Guidebook for Calgary

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Guidebook for Calgary

Essentials

Super fabulous organic grocer. Calgary's version of Whole Foods.
90 locals recommend
Community Natural Foods
1304 10 Ave SW
90 locals recommend
Super fabulous organic grocer. Calgary's version of Whole Foods.

Drinks & Nightlife

I haven't been here, but I know regulars who love the live music.
16 locals recommend
Mikeys Juke Joint & Eatery
1901 10 Ave SW
16 locals recommend
I haven't been here, but I know regulars who love the live music.

Shopping

One block away! Great place to pick up a few necessities including transit passes.
One Way Foods
1740 11 Ave SW
One block away! Great place to pick up a few necessities including transit passes.

Food Scene

Do I need to spell this one out? Coffee!
78 locals recommend
Starbucks
951 General Avenue Northeast
78 locals recommend
Do I need to spell this one out? Coffee!
Yummy! Great atmosphere and great food.
20 locals recommend
Bonterra Trattoria
1016 8 St SW
20 locals recommend
Yummy! Great atmosphere and great food.
Fabulous food and atmosphere and if you stick around into the evening on a weekend, you can enjoy dancing to live music in the bar.
20 locals recommend
Murrieta's West Coast Bar & Grill
808 1 Street Southwest
20 locals recommend
Fabulous food and atmosphere and if you stick around into the evening on a weekend, you can enjoy dancing to live music in the bar.
Seriously awesome coffee for the connoisseur.
9 locals recommend
Bumpy's Cafe
1040 8 St SW
9 locals recommend
Seriously awesome coffee for the connoisseur.
My husband took me here on Valentine's Day. If you love the 80s and hot dogs, you'll enjoy this licensed establishment.
29 locals recommend
Tubby Dog
1022 17 Ave SW
29 locals recommend
My husband took me here on Valentine's Day. If you love the 80s and hot dogs, you'll enjoy this licensed establishment.
Mmmm...Mexican.
11 locals recommend
Mucho Burrito Fresh Mexican Grill
1202 14 St SW
11 locals recommend
Mmmm...Mexican.
Wonderful, locally sourced food.
134 locals recommend
River Cafe
134 locals recommend
Wonderful, locally sourced food.

Everything Else

Skate park and bike trails.
19 locals recommend
Shaw Millennium Park
1220 9 Avenue Southwest
19 locals recommend
Skate park and bike trails.
Train station.
35 locals recommend
Sunalta LRT Station WB
35 locals recommend
Train station.
Walk east on the Bow River Pathway and enjoy the sights at Eau Claire and Prince's Island Park.
76 locals recommend
Eau Claire Market
200 Barclay Parade SW
76 locals recommend
Walk east on the Bow River Pathway and enjoy the sights at Eau Claire and Prince's Island Park.

Sightseeing

Great place to visit with or without kids.
745 locals recommend
Calgary Zoo
745 locals recommend
Great place to visit with or without kids.
Interesting place to visit to learn more about our history. There are some rides for the kiddos. Take a tour of the reservoir on the S.S. Moyie.
290 locals recommend
Heritage Park Historical Village
1900 Heritage Dr SW
290 locals recommend
Interesting place to visit to learn more about our history. There are some rides for the kiddos. Take a tour of the reservoir on the S.S. Moyie.
If you cycle or walk far enough on the Bow Valley Pathway, you will come across this little gem which is wonderful to explore.
73 locals recommend
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and Nature Centre
2425 9 Ave SE
73 locals recommend
If you cycle or walk far enough on the Bow Valley Pathway, you will come across this little gem which is wonderful to explore.
Great place for a walk. Stop in at the River Cafe for a fabulous, locally sourced meal. In the summer, you can enjoy many festivals here.
419 locals recommend
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SW
419 locals recommend
Great place for a walk. Stop in at the River Cafe for a fabulous, locally sourced meal. In the summer, you can enjoy many festivals here.

Entertainment & Activities

There's a wonderful park here for the kids to play at.
Sunalta Community Hall
1627 10 Ave SW
There's a wonderful park here for the kids to play at.