Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
Cibo Centre St
2220 Centre St NFantastic Italian food. Fresh & lively atmosphere.
Great burgers & pizza. Great happy hour specials after 2-5pm.
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4th Spot Kitchen & Bar
2620 4 Street NorthwestGreat burgers & pizza. Great happy hour specials after 2-5pm.
Velvet Cafe
502 25 Ave NWSnacks / coffee’s / vegan / healthy food.
Quick & affordable breakfast & lunch. Greasy spoon.
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John's Breakfast & Lunch
2614 4 St NWQuick & affordable breakfast & lunch. Greasy spoon.
Awesome Chinese food (where ginger beef was invented)
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Silver Inn Restaurant
2702 Centre St NAwesome Chinese food (where ginger beef was invented)
Rau Bistro: Vietnamese Street Food
806 Centre Street NorthFresh, tasty & unique Vietnamese food
McDonald's
6820 4 St NWFirst McDonalds in Calgary.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good (though a bit of a dive) place for a pint. They also have a very popular Trivia night on Tuesdays, Name that tune on Fridays and Live music on Saturdays.
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The Cat 'n Fiddle Pub
540 16 Ave NWGood (though a bit of a dive) place for a pint. They also have a very popular Trivia night on Tuesdays, Name that tune on Fridays and Live music on Saturdays.
Parks & Nature
To access Confederation Park (a large green space with pathways, a creek, playgrounds, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, skating rink); head west on 26th Avenue and then turn right on 6th Street. Alternatively head north on 5th street and left on 30th Avenue.
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Confederation Park
905 30 Ave NWTo access Confederation Park (a large green space with pathways, a creek, playgrounds, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, skating rink); head west on 26th Avenue and then turn right on 6th Street. Alternatively head north on 5th street and left on 30th Avenue.
Entertainment & Activities
If you have enough time you can take some painting, pottery or drawing classes.
North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre
523 27 Avenue NorthwestIf you have enough time you can take some painting, pottery or drawing classes.
Shopping
North Hill Shopping Center
1632 14 Avenue NorthwestBasic mall, food court.
Essentials
Real Canadian Superstore
7020 4 St NWMost affordable place for groceries.
Safeway Beacon Heights Shopping Centre
1818 Centre St NE