Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
Beef Brisket and a side of cornbread and coleslaw is always a good option. They also have happy hour specials after 9 PM
55 locals recommend
Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey
1136 Kensington Rd NWBeef Brisket and a side of cornbread and coleslaw is always a good option. They also have happy hour specials after 9 PM
Spicy Hut
203 4 Street NortheastGreat Chinese and Thai Cuisine.
Great place to try for Steak Dinners. They offer daily specials.
22 locals recommend
Open Range Steakhouse
1112 Edmonton TrailGreat place to try for Steak Dinners. They offer daily specials.
Brewsters McKenzie Towne
11 McKenzie Towne Ave SEGreat patio.
MacKay's Ice Cream
220 1 St WFamous Ice cream store.
Village Ice Cream
431 10 Ave SEAmazing Ice cream treats in the downtown core.
REGRUB - Beltline
625 11 Ave SWGreat selection of hamburgers and milk shakes.
Calgary Farmers' Market
510 77 Ave SEShop local and find great eats.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local Draft Beers, A bowling alley, and a Calgarian type of crowd.
109 locals recommend
National on 10th
341 10 Ave SWLocal Draft Beers, A bowling alley, and a Calgarian type of crowd.
1920's style cocktail lounge that marries the aesthetic of the lost generation in Paris with the American prohibition era.
39 locals recommend
Betty Lou's Library
1920's style cocktail lounge that marries the aesthetic of the lost generation in Paris with the American prohibition era.
Hip venue with great patio. I recommend the four cornered knight (secret menu) and the old fashioned cocktails.
60 locals recommend
Cannibale Barbershop & Cocktails
813 1 Ave NEHip venue with great patio. I recommend the four cornered knight (secret menu) and the old fashioned cocktails.
Lots of restaurants and bars to choose from down the iconic strip.
132 locals recommend
Stephen Avenue Walk
340 8 Ave SWLots of restaurants and bars to choose from down the iconic strip.
Lots of restaurants and bars to choose from.
50 locals recommend
17th Avenue Retail & Entertainment District
1550 8 St SWLots of restaurants and bars to choose from.
Sightseeing
Get a stunning view of the Alberta Rockies. Hiking to the top of Sulphur Mountain is free (The gondola ride down is free) or you can pay a fee to ride to the top.
Sulphur mountain, meteorological observatory building
Get a stunning view of the Alberta Rockies. Hiking to the top of Sulphur Mountain is free (The gondola ride down is free) or you can pay a fee to ride to the top.
Lake Louise
Lake Louise Lakeshore TrailStunning view of Lake Louise.
Another popular lake to see. This lake is just close to Lake Louise. I recommend going early to beat the crowd.
127 locals recommend
Moraine Lake
Another popular lake to see. This lake is just close to Lake Louise. I recommend going early to beat the crowd.
Highly recommend the Athabasca Glacier Ice walk with Sun Dog Tours.
14 locals recommend
Athabasca Glacier
Highly recommend the Athabasca Glacier Ice walk with Sun Dog Tours.
Beautiful small town close to Banff National Park. Similar to Banff but less busy.
307 locals recommend
Canmore
Beautiful small town close to Banff National Park. Similar to Banff but less busy.
Parks & Nature
3 Hikes to choose from (lower falls, upper falls, and the ink pots) all 3 hikes are an easy pace. No experience necessary.
99 locals recommend
Johnston Canyon
Bow Valley Parkway3 Hikes to choose from (lower falls, upper falls, and the ink pots) all 3 hikes are an easy pace. No experience necessary.
Kananaskis
Amazing views and great hiking trails all around.
Tunnel Mountain
Gorgeous town with another stunning view of the mountains.
57 locals recommend
Jasper national Park, Alberta
Gorgeous town with another stunning view of the mountains.
I recommend renting a canoe/kayak and paddling around the lake to see the stunning view.
22 locals recommend
Maligne Lake
I recommend renting a canoe/kayak and paddling around the lake to see the stunning view.
Arts & Culture
The Glenbow Museum is an art and history museum in the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It was established by philanthropist Eric Lafferty Harvie. Glenbow’s vision is for more people to experience art and culture more often
492 locals recommend
Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SEThe Glenbow Museum is an art and history museum in the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It was established by philanthropist Eric Lafferty Harvie. Glenbow’s vision is for more people to experience art and culture more often
For science-types, curious-types. Telus Spark is always a great stop.
Highly recommend Adults only Night every 2nd Thursday of the month from 6-10 PM.
362 locals recommend
Telus Spark
For science-types, curious-types. Telus Spark is always a great stop.
Highly recommend Adults only Night every 2nd Thursday of the month from 6-10 PM.
Highly recommend Studio Bell After Hours. After Hours is a licensed event for those 18 years of age and older.
This is not your typical night at the museum. Studio Bell After Hours will be turning down the lights, turning up the tunes, and inviting guests to explore five floors of exhibitions and interactives. Which includes: Live entertainment, DJs,Dance Party,Pop-up bars and bites, chill-out lounge, Instrument interactives, games, and music experiments in Soundbox.
261 locals recommend
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
850 4 St SEHighly recommend Studio Bell After Hours. After Hours is a licensed event for those 18 years of age and older.
This is not your typical night at the museum. Studio Bell After Hours will be turning down the lights, turning up the tunes, and inviting guests to explore five floors of exhibitions and interactives. Which includes: Live entertainment, DJs,Dance Party,Pop-up bars and bites, chill-out lounge, Instrument interactives, games, and music experiments in Soundbox.
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
205 8 Ave SEEssentials
Sobeys
7 Mahogany Plaza SEBus Passes and Groceries can be bought in-store.
Shoppers Drug Mart
7 Mahogany Plaza SEDrug store
Shopping
6455 Macleod Trail SW
6455 Macleod Trail SWSouthcentre Mall
100 Anderson Rd SEIKEA Calgary
8000 11 St SECrossIron Mills
261055 Crossiron BlvdOutlet Shopping