Guidebook for Calgary
Shopping
Gorgeous store full of all sorts of trinkets, home wares, jewelry, books, ornaments, stationary, etc. This is one of my (Lauren) favorite stores in Calgary.
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Steeling Home
1010 17 Ave SWGorgeous store full of all sorts of trinkets, home wares, jewelry, books, ornaments, stationary, etc. This is one of my (Lauren) favorite stores in Calgary.
Drinks & Nightlife
SUPER TRENDY bar/restaurant, very cool atmosphere with a little bit of a 'speakeasy' feel to it.
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Model Citizen
308 17 Ave SWSUPER TRENDY bar/restaurant, very cool atmosphere with a little bit of a 'speakeasy' feel to it.
Not only does this beer hall have the biggest selection of beers on tap I have ever seen, but there's ping pong, fuseball and even a massive bowling alley too!
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National on 10th
341 10 Ave SWNot only does this beer hall have the biggest selection of beers on tap I have ever seen, but there's ping pong, fuseball and even a massive bowling alley too!
Everything Else
Hockey hockey hockey! Definitely worth experiencing a game at the Saddledome! Plenty of gigs played there too.
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Scotiabank Saddledome
555 Saddledome Rise SoutheastHockey hockey hockey! Definitely worth experiencing a game at the Saddledome! Plenty of gigs played there too.
STAMPEDE!! Best time of year to be in Calgary. Get your cowboy gear on and get involved. See a rodeo, hit up the showgrounds, and party at the Cowboys/Nashville festival tents.
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Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SESTAMPEDE!! Best time of year to be in Calgary. Get your cowboy gear on and get involved. See a rodeo, hit up the showgrounds, and party at the Cowboys/Nashville festival tents.
I-Calgary Zoo
A great day out! Better in Summer.
Food Scene
OMG YOU MUST EXPERIENCE THIS. 5 min walk from our apartment, pop in an hour before you want breaky/brunch to put your name down for a table. The food & coffee are amazing, plus a charming atmosphere.
17 Avenue Southeast
17 Avenue SoutheastOMG YOU MUST EXPERIENCE THIS. 5 min walk from our apartment, pop in an hour before you want breaky/brunch to put your name down for a table. The food & coffee are amazing, plus a charming atmosphere.
Sightseeing
A beautiful park. Take a stroll or a bike ride through through the park or along the Bow River. Even pack yourself a nice picnic! Often hosts small festivals in Summer too!
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Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWA beautiful park. Take a stroll or a bike ride through through the park or along the Bow River. Even pack yourself a nice picnic! Often hosts small festivals in Summer too!
A well known Calgary landmark! Get a great view of the city, plus a great feed at the restaurant on the top floor.
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I-Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWA well known Calgary landmark! Get a great view of the city, plus a great feed at the restaurant on the top floor.