Guidebook for Calgary
Parks & Nature
Riley Park
800 12 St NWwading pool great for the tots in the summer
great way to explore the whole city on a bike. just a 10 minute walk
59 locals recommend
Bow River Pathway
Bow River Pathwaygreat way to explore the whole city on a bike. just a 10 minute walk
Arts & Culture
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
1415 14 Ave NWworld class entertainment, a 10 minute walk
Illingworth Kerr Gallery
1407 14 Ave NWinternational gallery at ACAD, a 10 minute walk
Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SEShopping
Peacock Boutique Consignment Beltline Location
1415 11 St SWexcellent women's shop
Ingear store Ltd
206 10A St NWgorgeous, unique jewelry
Purr Fine Clothing & Accessories
1227 9 Ave SEwomen's clothing
Purr Petite Ltd
118 10 St NWexcellent kid's fashion shop
Ridley's Cycle
223 10 St NWCalgary's oldest bike shop
Tapestry
313 313 19 St NWgreat women's fashion
Trend Fashions Ltd
120 10 St NWsuper fun, women's consignment shop
Ski West
300 14 St NWtop of the line ski and snowboard shop, a 10 minute walk
Manana Imports and Gifts
1132 Kensington Rd NWvintage textiles
Gummi Boutique
205 10 St NWbest candy store
amazing old timey toy store. so pretty at Christmas
8 locals recommend
Livingstone Cavell Extraordinary Toys
1124 Kensington Rd NWamazing old timey toy store. so pretty at Christmas
Essentials
Kensington Wine Market
1257 Kensington Rd NWexcellent selection
Safeway Kensington Calgary
410 10 St NWSafeway North Hill Centre
1632 14 Ave NWShoppers Drug Mart
815 17 Ave SW10 minute walk
North Hill Shopping Center
1632 14 Avenue Northwestthis mall is handy for all your essentials
Drinks & Nightlife
Oak Tree Tavern
124 10 St NWcozy pub
Kensington BRZ
203 10A St NWold timey pub, great yorkshire pudding!
Prohibition Freehouse
Winebar Kensington
1131 Kensington Rd NWexcellent food
Container Bar
1129 Kensington Rd NWbest in the summer
Food Scene
Vendome Cafe
940 2 Ave NWmy favourite french bistro in Calgary
Dairy Lane Cafe
319 19 St NWbest for brunch, burgers. diner
Oolong Tea House
110 10 St NWbest tea in Calgary
Red Ember
609 14 St NWvery good sushi
Globefish Kensington
332 14 St NWgood sushi
Niko's Bistro
1241 Kensington Rd NWgreat italian
Peppino
1240 Kensington Rd NWold school Italian sandwich spot, delish
1918 Tap and Table
1918 Kensington Rd NWgreat craft beer
Red's in Kensington
286 10 St NWegg's benny, all day, every day
Entertainment & Activities
Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SEWinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SWzip line in the summer.
ski and snowboard in the winter