Calgary Guidebook
City/town information
Calgary is a treasure trove of cultural diversity, economic prosperity and natural wonders. Few other places on earth can offer so much without having to pay the price in the form of traffic, crime, pollution and grit. The city has so much to offer, whether it’s shopping and museums or music festivals and the great outdoors.
81 locals recommend
Calgary
Calgary is a treasure trove of cultural diversity, economic prosperity and natural wonders. Few other places on earth can offer so much without having to pay the price in the form of traffic, crime, pollution and grit. The city has so much to offer, whether it’s shopping and museums or music festivals and the great outdoors.
Parks/Sight Seeing
Prince's Island Park is an urban park in the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is developed on an island on the Bow River, immediately north of downtown Calgary. It was named after Peter Anthony Prince, the founder of the Eau Claire Lumber Mill.
419 locals recommend
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWPrince's Island Park is an urban park in the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is developed on an island on the Bow River, immediately north of downtown Calgary. It was named after Peter Anthony Prince, the founder of the Eau Claire Lumber Mill.
The Glenmore Reservoir is a large reservoir on the Elbow River in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is controlled by the Glenmore Dam, a concrete gravity dam on the Elbow River. The Glenmore Reservoir is a primary source of drinking water to the city of Calgary.
79 locals recommend
Glenmore Reservoir
The Glenmore Reservoir is a large reservoir on the Elbow River in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is controlled by the Glenmore Dam, a concrete gravity dam on the Elbow River. The Glenmore Reservoir is a primary source of drinking water to the city of Calgary.
Riley Park is an urban park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is located in the neighbourhood of Hillhurst, bounded by 8th Ave. NW, 10th St. NW, 5th Ave. NW and 12th St. NW. The park plays is host to Calgary's Cricket Leagues and Calgary Concert Band holds free concerts in the park during summer.
51 locals recommend
Riley Park
800 12 St NWRiley Park is an urban park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is located in the neighbourhood of Hillhurst, bounded by 8th Ave. NW, 10th St. NW, 5th Ave. NW and 12th St. NW. The park plays is host to Calgary's Cricket Leagues and Calgary Concert Band holds free concerts in the park during summer.
Much of the park remains in a natural, forested state. Fish Creek flows throughout its length, joining the Bow River on the east side of the park, and there is an artificial lake that offers swimming. With more than 100 kilometres (62 mi) of paved and unpaved trails, the park is a popular area for hiking and biking, as well as for picnicking, swimming, fishing, and observing wildlife.
183 locals recommend
Fish Creek Provincial Park
Much of the park remains in a natural, forested state. Fish Creek flows throughout its length, joining the Bow River on the east side of the park, and there is an artificial lake that offers swimming. With more than 100 kilometres (62 mi) of paved and unpaved trails, the park is a popular area for hiking and biking, as well as for picnicking, swimming, fishing, and observing wildlife.
Edworthy Park is a city park located in the Northwest section of Calgary along the south shore of the Bow River. The Canadian Pacific Railway crosses the length of the park. It was named after Thomas Edworthy, who emigrated to the Calgary area in 1883 from Devon, England.
81 locals recommend
Edworthy Park
5050 Spruce Dr SWEdworthy Park is a city park located in the Northwest section of Calgary along the south shore of the Bow River. The Canadian Pacific Railway crosses the length of the park. It was named after Thomas Edworthy, who emigrated to the Calgary area in 1883 from Devon, England.
Calgary tower is a monumental spot to visit in Calgary! Enjoy views at the top looking down at the streets through the glass floor!
757 locals recommend
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWCalgary tower is a monumental spot to visit in Calgary! Enjoy views at the top looking down at the streets through the glass floor!
Entertainment
Entertainment complex with restaurants, pool tables, climbing wall, video games & live acts.
40 locals recommend
The Rec Room
1180-901 64 Ave NEEntertainment complex with restaurants, pool tables, climbing wall, video games & live acts.
This stunning building is worth exploring simply for the architecture. . Inspired by the light, landscape and geography of the northern prairie, Studio Bell was created to amplify the rich history and future possibilities of Canadian music.
261 locals recommend
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
850 4 St SEThis stunning building is worth exploring simply for the architecture. . Inspired by the light, landscape and geography of the northern prairie, Studio Bell was created to amplify the rich history and future possibilities of Canadian music.
TELUS Spark Science Centre is a science museum with interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations and educational demonstrations in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. There are more than 430,000 visitors annually, including over 82,000 students. The science museum was established in 1987 as the Calgary Science Centre.
362 locals recommend
TELUS Spark
TELUS Spark Science Centre is a science museum with interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations and educational demonstrations in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. There are more than 430,000 visitors annually, including over 82,000 students. The science museum was established in 1987 as the Calgary Science Centre.
The Paddle Station provides all the equipment ready at the side of the river, including required safety gear (pfd/life jacket, paddles and safety kit); they even give you a safety talk - all for free with your booking AND take it all from you at the end of your float.
7 locals recommend
The Paddle Station
5227 13 Ave NWThe Paddle Station provides all the equipment ready at the side of the river, including required safety gear (pfd/life jacket, paddles and safety kit); they even give you a safety talk - all for free with your booking AND take it all from you at the end of your float.
The Calgary Zoo is located in Bridgeland, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, just east of the city's downtown and adjacent to the Inglewood and East Village neighbourhoods. It is accessible via Calgary's C-Train light rail system, by car via Memorial Drive, and by bicycle and footpath via the Bow River pathway.
745 locals recommend
Calgary Zoo
The Calgary Zoo is located in Bridgeland, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, just east of the city's downtown and adjacent to the Inglewood and East Village neighbourhoods. It is accessible via Calgary's C-Train light rail system, by car via Memorial Drive, and by bicycle and footpath via the Bow River pathway.
Canada Olympic Park, formerly known as Paskapoo Ski Hill, is a ski hill and multi-purpose training and competition facility located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, owned and operated by WinSport. It is currently used both for high-performance athletic training and for recreational purposes by the general public.
172 locals recommend
WinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SWCanada Olympic Park, formerly known as Paskapoo Ski Hill, is a ski hill and multi-purpose training and competition facility located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, owned and operated by WinSport. It is currently used both for high-performance athletic training and for recreational purposes by the general public.
Food scene
This is why Dedicate offers dine-in restaurant service, a to-go option for our on-the-go, go-getters, and meal prep for those who are all of the above.
DEDICATE Healthy Kitchen | Meal Prep - Marda Loop
2107 34 Avenue SouthwestThis is why Dedicate offers dine-in restaurant service, a to-go option for our on-the-go, go-getters, and meal prep for those who are all of the above.
Tokyo Street Market - Macleod Trail
Authentic Japanese Food
Luxe landmark with modern furnishings, chandeliers & greenery, plating Asian & Mediterranean dishes.
8 locals recommend
Orchard Restaurant
620 10 Avenue SouthwestLuxe landmark with modern furnishings, chandeliers & greenery, plating Asian & Mediterranean dishes.
Innovative burgers & creatively topped shakes in a roomy space with a cool, industrial vibe.
15 locals recommend
REGRUB - Beltline
625 11 Ave SWInnovative burgers & creatively topped shakes in a roomy space with a cool, industrial vibe.
“The restaurant is helmed by Jeremy Hube, who has been perfecting his pizza game in various local restaurants for over a decade. Recognizing that the bar for pizza in Calgary has been rising over the years, Hube takes his responsibility to honour the history of Napoletana pizza seriously, starting with the 2,500-kilogram Italian-imported oven that his team had to forklift through a huge window in the restaurant.”
- Calgary Herald
Pizza Culture Napoletana
1114 Edmonton Trail“The restaurant is helmed by Jeremy Hube, who has been perfecting his pizza game in various local restaurants for over a decade. Recognizing that the bar for pizza in Calgary has been rising over the years, Hube takes his responsibility to honour the history of Napoletana pizza seriously, starting with the 2,500-kilogram Italian-imported oven that his team had to forklift through a huge window in the restaurant.”
- Calgary Herald
Lounges/Breweries
Prohibition-inspired locale offering unique cocktails, global bites & shisha in vintage-chic digs.
7 locals recommend
Lounge Eighteen
1005 17 Ave SWProhibition-inspired locale offering unique cocktails, global bites & shisha in vintage-chic digs.
Enjoy dozens of craft beers on tap while playing some games or gazing at the scenic views from the rooftop patio.
104 locals recommend
CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown
345 10 Ave SWEnjoy dozens of craft beers on tap while playing some games or gazing at the scenic views from the rooftop patio.
Energetic spot pairing global bites with craft beer & cocktails, plus assorted arcade & bar games.
37 locals recommend
Greta Bar
213 10 Ave SWEnergetic spot pairing global bites with craft beer & cocktails, plus assorted arcade & bar games.
Sophisticated outpost featuring seafood, wood-fired steaks & craft cocktails, plus a rooftop patio.
85 locals recommend
charbar
618 Confluence Way SESophisticated outpost featuring seafood, wood-fired steaks & craft cocktails, plus a rooftop patio.
Coffee Shops
Brewing only direct trade coffee beans, their lattes and espresso drinks have been carefully crafted by hand since day one, with ingredients like organic vanilla, and house-made chocolate ganache. Deville's pastries are delivered daily by the city’s best bakeries, and a menu of fresh, creative, sandwiches and goods round out the menu in their cafes.
13 locals recommend
Deville Coffee
600 6 Ave SWBrewing only direct trade coffee beans, their lattes and espresso drinks have been carefully crafted by hand since day one, with ingredients like organic vanilla, and house-made chocolate ganache. Deville's pastries are delivered daily by the city’s best bakeries, and a menu of fresh, creative, sandwiches and goods round out the menu in their cafes.
What opened back in 1991 as a humble seasonal café in the heart of Prince’s Island Park grew to become a leader in the local food and sustainability movements. Now, as it celebrates its 30th anniversary, the River Café has managed to stay front-of-mind for industry professionals and food lovers alike as one of the top restaurants in Alberta, if not in all of Canada. The words “local” and “sustainable” are thrown around a lot by all types of businesses in the food service and grocery industries, but few walk the walk like River does.
134 locals recommend
River Cafe
What opened back in 1991 as a humble seasonal café in the heart of Prince’s Island Park grew to become a leader in the local food and sustainability movements. Now, as it celebrates its 30th anniversary, the River Café has managed to stay front-of-mind for industry professionals and food lovers alike as one of the top restaurants in Alberta, if not in all of Canada. The words “local” and “sustainable” are thrown around a lot by all types of businesses in the food service and grocery industries, but few walk the walk like River does.
Gourmet coffees, Handcrafted cocktails. Farm-to-table foods. Vinyl listening station.
Stable Tenth Avenue Cafe
Gourmet coffees, Handcrafted cocktails. Farm-to-table foods. Vinyl listening station.
Shopping
Sophisticated shopping complex with high-end department stores, well-known chains & a cinema.
175 locals recommend
CF Chinook Centre
6455 Macleod TrailSophisticated shopping complex with high-end department stores, well-known chains & a cinema.
Calgary’s luxury shopping centre just happens to be right downtown. This mall has tons to offer!
310 locals recommend
Core Shopping
324 8 Ave SWCalgary’s luxury shopping centre just happens to be right downtown. This mall has tons to offer!