Guidebook for Calgary
Entertainment & Activities
Largest convention centre in Calgary hosting numerous events throughout the year.
31 locals recommend
BMO Centre
20 Roundup Way SELargest convention centre in Calgary hosting numerous events throughout the year.
The Saddledome hosts the Calgary Flames, concerts, conferences and other sporting championships.
231 locals recommend
The Scotiabank Saddledome
555 Saddledome Rise SoutheastThe Saddledome hosts the Calgary Flames, concerts, conferences and other sporting championships.
The 120-acre zoo is organized into six distinct zones: Destination Africa, Canadian Wilds, Penguin Plunge, Conservatory & Gardens, Eurasia, and Prehistoric Park.
745 locals recommend
Calgary Zoo
The 120-acre zoo is organized into six distinct zones: Destination Africa, Canadian Wilds, Penguin Plunge, Conservatory & Gardens, Eurasia, and Prehistoric Park.
Large convention centre hosting numerous events throughout the year.
20 locals recommend
Telus Convention Centre
Large convention centre hosting numerous events throughout the year.
Sightseeing
A mix of shopping, restaurants, hotels, a large public plaza and urban parkland make Eau Claire one of Calgary's most popular areas.
44 locals recommend
Eau Claire
A mix of shopping, restaurants, hotels, a large public plaza and urban parkland make Eau Claire one of Calgary's most popular areas.
Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SEWorld famous Stampede grounds.
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWObservation tower featuring a revolving restaurant.
Award winning pedestrian bridge featuring double helix tubular truss designs.
188 locals recommend
Peace Bridge
Peace BridgeAward winning pedestrian bridge featuring double helix tubular truss designs.
The Bow is Calgary's most recognizable skyscraper featuring the iconic Wonderland sculpture at the base of the building.
28 locals recommend
The Bow
500 Centre St SThe Bow is Calgary's most recognizable skyscraper featuring the iconic Wonderland sculpture at the base of the building.
Fort Calgary is Calgary's only National, Provincial and Municipal historic site. It features an interpretive centre and a 40-acre park open year round, with exhibits and award-winning programming designed to give Calgarians and their guests a hands-on experience of Calgary's fascinating past.
111 locals recommend
Fort Calgary
750 9 Ave SEFort Calgary is Calgary's only National, Provincial and Municipal historic site. It features an interpretive centre and a 40-acre park open year round, with exhibits and award-winning programming designed to give Calgarians and their guests a hands-on experience of Calgary's fascinating past.
Shopping
Core Shopping
324 8 Ave SWShopping mall in the heart of downtown.
The mall is home to several unique and "one of a kind" shops and galleries, a six screen Cineplex Odeon multiplex, a food court and several restaurants.
76 locals recommend
Eau Claire Market
200 Barclay Parade SWThe mall is home to several unique and "one of a kind" shops and galleries, a six screen Cineplex Odeon multiplex, a food court and several restaurants.
Arts & Culture
The Glenbow's art collection comprises of 33,000 works, mainly dating from the 19th century to the present.
492 locals recommend
Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SEThe Glenbow's art collection comprises of 33,000 works, mainly dating from the 19th century to the present.
A science museum with interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations, and educational demonstrations
362 locals recommend
TELUS Spark
A science museum with interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations, and educational demonstrations
Essentials
European-style food market delivering freshness and quality in all areas of food. Located on the main floor of the condo.
91 locals recommend
Sunterra Market, Keynote
200 12 Ave SEEuropean-style food market delivering freshness and quality in all areas of food. Located on the main floor of the condo.
Shoppers Drug Mart
815 17 Ave SWRetail Pharmacy
Multi-sport facility, offering pools, gyms, tracks, circuit training, drop in classes, athletic development, weight room, and personal training.
87 locals recommend
Repsol Sport Centre
2225 Macleod Trail SEMulti-sport facility, offering pools, gyms, tracks, circuit training, drop in classes, athletic development, weight room, and personal training.
Parks & Nature
A large indoor park and botanical garden located in the CORE shopping centre.
95 locals recommend
Devonian Gardens
317 7 Ave SWA large indoor park and botanical garden located in the CORE shopping centre.
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWUrban park featuring numerous festivals.
Olympic Plaza is an urban park and a gathering place featuring an outdoor event area, hosting concerts and festivals. In the winter, it is used as a public ice skating area.
68 locals recommend
Olympic Plaza
228 8 Ave SEOlympic Plaza is an urban park and a gathering place featuring an outdoor event area, hosting concerts and festivals. In the winter, it is used as a public ice skating area.
Drinks & Nightlife
Stephen Avenue is known for some of Calgary's finest restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars. The street also provides an eclectic mix of boutiques and high-end retail.
64 locals recommend
8 Avenue Southwest
8 Avenue SouthwestStephen Avenue is known for some of Calgary's finest restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars. The street also provides an eclectic mix of boutiques and high-end retail.
17th Avenue is a major night spot in Calgary featuring numerous restaurants, clubs, pubs, and bars.
50 locals recommend
17th Avenue Retail & Entertainment District
1550 8 St SW17th Avenue is a major night spot in Calgary featuring numerous restaurants, clubs, pubs, and bars.
Cowboys Casino features two restaurants, a sophisticated Centre Bar, Cowboys Dance Hall, over 300 slot machines, 30 table games, and a 24 hour poker room.
85 locals recommend
Cowboys Dance Hall
421 12 Ave SECowboys Casino features two restaurants, a sophisticated Centre Bar, Cowboys Dance Hall, over 300 slot machines, 30 table games, and a 24 hour poker room.
Flames Central is one of Calgary's leading sports bars and concert venues.
15 locals recommend
The Palace Theatre
219 8 Ave SWFlames Central is one of Calgary's leading sports bars and concert venues.