Guidebook for Calgary

Michelle B
Guidebook for Calgary

Food Scene

Fairly pricey food, but if your interested in Aged Alberta Beef, this is the place! You can share a steak and two sides for under $100.00. Our recommendation is to share the Canadian Prime Rib Eye (14oz) and Two Sides.
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Vintage Chophouse and Tavern
320 11 Avenue Southwest
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Fairly pricey food, but if your interested in Aged Alberta Beef, this is the place! You can share a steak and two sides for under $100.00. Our recommendation is to share the Canadian Prime Rib Eye (14oz) and Two Sides.
Take Out - Canadian Pizza Unlimited - Affordable, unlimited toppings, and great pizza.
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Canadian Pizza Unlimited
314B 10 St NW
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Take Out - Canadian Pizza Unlimited - Affordable, unlimited toppings, and great pizza.
Cool and funky 60s genre, on the historic Stephan Ave. Enjoy some food and drinks while admiring the décor and atmosphere.
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The Wednesday Room
118 8 Ave SW
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Cool and funky 60s genre, on the historic Stephan Ave. Enjoy some food and drinks while admiring the décor and atmosphere.
Awesome brunch but can be a long line to get in. I recommend putting your name down and going for a walk through Central Memorial park down the street.
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The Beltliner
243 12 Ave SW
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Awesome brunch but can be a long line to get in. I recommend putting your name down and going for a walk through Central Memorial park down the street.
Starbucks.
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Starbucks
951 General Avenue Northeast
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Starbucks.
If you enjoy sushi, this is the place! Its the original Kinjo Sushi location and is by far the best. Affordable, amazing service and sushi. We recommend sitting at the sushi bar for the best experience and quick seating.
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KINJO Sushi & Grill
150 Millrise Blvd SW
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If you enjoy sushi, this is the place! Its the original Kinjo Sushi location and is by far the best. Affordable, amazing service and sushi. We recommend sitting at the sushi bar for the best experience and quick seating.
My favorite place to grab an Americano on 17th Ave.
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Analog Coffee 17 Ave
740 17 Ave SW
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My favorite place to grab an Americano on 17th Ave.
If you enjoy ice cream, this is the place. Village is a local creamery that knows what their doing. Expect a line up, however, it goes really fast so don't be overwhelmed. Worth the wait, trust us! Joel Recommends - Two Hills Earl Grey Bre Recommends - Toasted Coconut Be sure to get the waffle cone made in house!
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Village Ice Cream
431 10 Ave SE
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If you enjoy ice cream, this is the place. Village is a local creamery that knows what their doing. Expect a line up, however, it goes really fast so don't be overwhelmed. Worth the wait, trust us! Joel Recommends - Two Hills Earl Grey Bre Recommends - Toasted Coconut Be sure to get the waffle cone made in house!
Earls is a higher end Canadian restaurant which is located in Mission. Good beer and food selection.
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Earls Kitchen + Bar
2401 4 St SW
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Earls is a higher end Canadian restaurant which is located in Mission. Good beer and food selection.
Authentic Tacos and Mexican food. Fairly expensive but really good food and drinks. Expect a line up at peak times.
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Native Tongues Taqueria
235 12 Ave SW
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Authentic Tacos and Mexican food. Fairly expensive but really good food and drinks. Expect a line up at peak times.
Una Pizza is authentic Neapolitan pizza, and is the most popular dine in pizza place.
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Una Pizza + Wine 17th Ave SW
618 17 Ave SW
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Una Pizza is authentic Neapolitan pizza, and is the most popular dine in pizza place.

Drinks & Nightlife

Rose and Crown has bee around for a long time. You can walk to this location and enjoy live music and local cold beers. Our favorite local pub.
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Rose & Crown Pub
1503 4 St SW
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Rose and Crown has bee around for a long time. You can walk to this location and enjoy live music and local cold beers. Our favorite local pub.
Classic cocktail lounge, however, this is more of an upscale environment, so expect to dress up.
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Proof
1302 1 St SW
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Classic cocktail lounge, however, this is more of an upscale environment, so expect to dress up.
Fun date night out, with a small selection of arcade and video games.
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Home and Away
1207 1 Street Southwest
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Fun date night out, with a small selection of arcade and video games.
This is a beer hall and can get fairly busy and crowded. Giant selection of beers and a great atmosphere to spend an evening out.
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National on 10th
341 10 Ave SW
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This is a beer hall and can get fairly busy and crowded. Giant selection of beers and a great atmosphere to spend an evening out.
An old house which was converted into a brew pub. Very original and worth stopping in for a quick beer while exploring downtown Calgary.
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Hop In Brew Pub
213 12 Ave SW
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An old house which was converted into a brew pub. Very original and worth stopping in for a quick beer while exploring downtown Calgary.
Mill Street is a Canadian Brewery from out East. Brand new, and worth stopping in for a quick beer.
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Mill Street Brewpub Calgary
219 17 Ave SW
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Mill Street is a Canadian Brewery from out East. Brand new, and worth stopping in for a quick beer.
Typical dive bar, cheap drinks and cool atmosphere where everyone seems to have their own style.
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The Ship & Anchor
534 17 Ave SW
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Typical dive bar, cheap drinks and cool atmosphere where everyone seems to have their own style.
Great patio on a summers night, its tough to get a spot but a ton of action with it being in the center of the lively 17th Ave night life.
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National on 17th
550 17 Ave SW
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Great patio on a summers night, its tough to get a spot but a ton of action with it being in the center of the lively 17th Ave night life.
Great Brewery with a top notch patio overlooking 17th Ave.
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Trolley 5 Brewpub
728 17 Ave SW
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Great Brewery with a top notch patio overlooking 17th Ave.
Grab a seat on the patio, enjoy a cold beer, and people watch for hours! This place is along the historic Stephan Ave.
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Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
2047 34 Ave SW
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Grab a seat on the patio, enjoy a cold beer, and people watch for hours! This place is along the historic Stephan Ave.
Hidden little gem, Milk Tiger provides a cool cocktail lounge where locals go.
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The Milk Tiger Lounge
2004 4 St SW
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Hidden little gem, Milk Tiger provides a cool cocktail lounge where locals go.

Parks & Nature

Go across the river on the pedestrian bridge and to the giant set of wooden stairs. Best view of downtown across the City. Can get fairly busy, but is worth the trip! Walk towards Lazy Day Rentals for the stairs.
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Parque de la Isla del Príncipe
698 Eau Claire Ave SW
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Go across the river on the pedestrian bridge and to the giant set of wooden stairs. Best view of downtown across the City. Can get fairly busy, but is worth the trip! Walk towards Lazy Day Rentals for the stairs.
You can rent a boat and float down the bow river - Takes about 3.5 hours but you will see all of downtown Calgary.
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Lazy Day Raft Rentals
720 3 St NW
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You can rent a boat and float down the bow river - Takes about 3.5 hours but you will see all of downtown Calgary.

Sightseeing

“Most popular tourist street, very nice on a summers day with old architect and bussers singing/playing musical instruments
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8 Avenue Southwest
8 Avenue Southwest
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“Most popular tourist street, very nice on a summers day with old architect and bussers singing/playing musical instruments

Shopping

Typical Shopping Mall
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Core Shopping
324 8 Ave SW
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Typical Shopping Mall
Biggest mall in Calgary
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6455 Macleod Trail SW
6455 Macleod Trail SW
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Biggest mall in Calgary

Arts & Culture

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Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SE
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