Nila’s guidebook
Places to Eat, Shop and Enjoy
You can easily walk, bike or drive to any of these destinations. Street parking is free after 6 PM.
The owners are from France, so you know the food is going to taste great! They use locally sourced ingredients and grow some of their own in an onsite garden. ( Inglewood)
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Rouge
1240 8 Ave SEThe owners are from France, so you know the food is going to taste great! They use locally sourced ingredients and grow some of their own in an onsite garden. ( Inglewood)
A Canadian restaurant with great ambience, a garden, and using locally sourced ingredients. Love their weekend brunch. (Inglewood)
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Deane House
806 9 Ave SEA Canadian restaurant with great ambience, a garden, and using locally sourced ingredients. Love their weekend brunch. (Inglewood)
The rooftop patio overlooks the scenic Bow River. An interesting menu featuring wood-fired steak, burgers and other meats, as well as, seafood. ( East Village)
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charbar
618 Confluence Way SEThe rooftop patio overlooks the scenic Bow River. An interesting menu featuring wood-fired steak, burgers and other meats, as well as, seafood. ( East Village)
Enjoy brunch on a sunny morning, or dinner at sunset on the patio located in the beautiful setting of Prince Island Park. (Eau Claire)
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River Cafe
Enjoy brunch on a sunny morning, or dinner at sunset on the patio located in the beautiful setting of Prince Island Park. (Eau Claire)
They make delicious sourdough loaves and baked goods, as well as, quiche, salads, pizza and Mediterranean style dishes. (East Village)
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Sidewalk Citizen Bakery
618 Confluence Way SEThey make delicious sourdough loaves and baked goods, as well as, quiche, salads, pizza and Mediterranean style dishes. (East Village)
Raw Eatery and Market
208 4 Street NortheastDelicious vegan dishes (Kensington)
I highly recommend the Dim Sum. (China Town, Eau Claire)
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Silver Dragon Restaurant
106 3 Ave SEI highly recommend the Dim Sum. (China Town, Eau Claire)
Very good coffee, sandwiches, deserts, and loaves of homemade bread. (East Village)
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Mari Bakeshop
103 Saint Matthew Square NortheastVery good coffee, sandwiches, deserts, and loaves of homemade bread. (East Village)
It's not just a drug store, but a coffee shop, a grocery store, a record shop, and a post office. It doesn't look like much on the outside, but inside you will be pleasantly surprised at the variety of interesting items for sale. (Bridgeland)
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Lukes Drug Mart
112 4 St NEIt's not just a drug store, but a coffee shop, a grocery store, a record shop, and a post office. It doesn't look like much on the outside, but inside you will be pleasantly surprised at the variety of interesting items for sale. (Bridgeland)
The place to buy organics. (Bridgeland)
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Blush Lane Organic Market Bridgeland
617 Meredith Rd NEThe place to buy organics. (Bridgeland)
Rooftop bar with live music during Stampede. (East Village)
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King Eddy
438 9 Ave SERooftop bar with live music during Stampede. (East Village)
Live entertainment everyday of the week. (Inglewood)
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Ironwood Stage & Grill
1229 9 Ave SELive entertainment everyday of the week. (Inglewood)
The place to listen to live blues music. (Inglewood)
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The Blues Can
1429 9 Ave SEThe place to listen to live blues music. (Inglewood)
The architecture alone is worth the visit. (East Village)
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Studio Bell, indawo yeziko lezwe lezokwakha
850 4 St SEThe architecture alone is worth the visit. (East Village)
Central Library
800 3 St SEAmazing architectural design! (East Village)
Learn all about First Nations' culture and history, and view artifacts from all over the world. The African collection is exceptional. (Stephen Avenue)
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Igumbi leGlenbow
130 9 Ave SELearn all about First Nations' culture and history, and view artifacts from all over the world. The African collection is exceptional. (Stephen Avenue)
Love the Blue Herons. Also one of my favourite biking trips. (Inglewood)
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Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and Nature Centre
2425 9 Ave SELove the Blue Herons. Also one of my favourite biking trips. (Inglewood)
A scenic walk through the park will take you to the zoo, Rouge and historic Inglewood.
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St. Patrick's Island
1300 Zoo Rd NEA scenic walk through the park will take you to the zoo, Rouge and historic Inglewood.
Walk West from East Village along the beautifully landscaped river. Eventually, you will run into Prince Island Promenade with its numerous trees. Sit back on one of the many seating areas and enjoy the Bow River and greenery of the park. (Eau Claire)
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Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWWalk West from East Village along the beautifully landscaped river. Eventually, you will run into Prince Island Promenade with its numerous trees. Sit back on one of the many seating areas and enjoy the Bow River and greenery of the park. (Eau Claire)
Hudson's Bay, Holt Renfrew, John Fluevog, Glenbow Museum and much more. (Downtown Calgary)
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Stephen Avenue Walk
340 8 Ave SW Hudson's Bay, Holt Renfrew, John Fluevog, Glenbow Museum and much more. (Downtown Calgary)
Yummy homemade ice-cream made on the premises. Definitely worth waiting in line for. (Victoria Park)
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Village Ice Cream
431 10 Ave SEYummy homemade ice-cream made on the premises. Definitely worth waiting in line for. (Victoria Park)
Yes, you must see the pandas. (East Village/Bridgeland)
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I-Calgary Zoo
Yes, you must see the pandas. (East Village/Bridgeland)
Experience Calgary 100 years ago. Then, bike or stroll through the Glenmore Reservoir. You will need transportation to get there (20 min. by car).
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Heritage park
Heritage ParkExperience Calgary 100 years ago. Then, bike or stroll through the Glenmore Reservoir. You will need transportation to get there (20 min. by car).
If you love plants, you will enjoy this historic garden with its many paths. The original house has been converted into a cafe. (Victoria Park)
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Reader Rock Garden
325 25 Ave SEIf you love plants, you will enjoy this historic garden with its many paths. The original house has been converted into a cafe. (Victoria Park)
Zara, Apple, Hudson's Bay, Cineplex, Burberry, Nordstroms-it has it all! You can drive there (10 min), or take the C-train.
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CF Chinook Centre
6455 Macleod TrailZara, Apple, Hudson's Bay, Cineplex, Burberry, Nordstroms-it has it all! You can drive there (10 min), or take the C-train.
This is the starting point from which the Stampede parade begins. You can come down to the grounds of Fort Calgary to see the horses that will participate in the parade. (East Village)
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Fort Calgary
750 9 Ave SEThis is the starting point from which the Stampede parade begins. You can come down to the grounds of Fort Calgary to see the horses that will participate in the parade. (East Village)
The Stampede runs from July 5-14, 2019. This is the time to enjoy a free Stampede breakfast offered by many businesses all over Calgary. Stampede is also an opportunity to experience a rodeo, or see one of your favourite bands. Visit http://www.calgary stampede.com for information on tickets, daily schedules and value days. (Victoria Park)
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Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SEThe Stampede runs from July 5-14, 2019. This is the time to enjoy a free Stampede breakfast offered by many businesses all over Calgary. Stampede is also an opportunity to experience a rodeo, or see one of your favourite bands. Visit http://www.calgary stampede.com for information on tickets, daily schedules and value days. (Victoria Park)