Christine’s guidebook
Food scene
Close and easy access. Tasty food and super convenient.
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Buchanan's
738 3 Ave SWClose and easy access. Tasty food and super convenient.
Alforno Bakery & Cafe
222 7 St SWIncredible fine dining for special occasions. Walking distance and right on the Park
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Q Haute Cuisine
100 La Caille Pl SWIncredible fine dining for special occasions. Walking distance and right on the Park
One of our favourite restaurants. Excellent food, and has an amazing patio to sit and enjoy. Walking distance.
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River Cafe
One of our favourite restaurants. Excellent food, and has an amazing patio to sit and enjoy. Walking distance.
Shopping
Fun, eclectic market, with amazing restaurants and sightseeing spots all around.
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Eau Claire Market
200 Barclay Parade SWFun, eclectic market, with amazing restaurants and sightseeing spots all around.
Some of the best shopping in the city. This mall connects to blocks of shopping in either direction and is located along Stephen Avenue, a hot spot for nightlife, great restaurants and entertainment. Perfect for an evening stroll.
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Core Shopping
324 8 Ave SWSome of the best shopping in the city. This mall connects to blocks of shopping in either direction and is located along Stephen Avenue, a hot spot for nightlife, great restaurants and entertainment. Perfect for an evening stroll.
Recreation
Eau Claire YMCA
101 3 St SWCan never go wrong with the YMCA
Just a block away with amazing bike paths that connect to the whole city. It's a must-see and doesn't get better than this. They also host events and concerts in the summer.
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Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWJust a block away with amazing bike paths that connect to the whole city. It's a must-see and doesn't get better than this. They also host events and concerts in the summer.
Sightseeing
Beautiful place to visit no matter the weather. And it's in the heart of Downtown, surrounded by an incredible shopping mall with everything you could ever want.
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Izityalo zaseDevonian
317 7 Ave SWBeautiful place to visit no matter the weather. And it's in the heart of Downtown, surrounded by an incredible shopping mall with everything you could ever want.
Worth exploring and the surrounding streets are what is called China town for Calgary. Tons of great ethnic restaurants and shops to visit
Chinese Cultural Society
116 2 Ave SWWorth exploring and the surrounding streets are what is called China town for Calgary. Tons of great ethnic restaurants and shops to visit
Perfect spot to explore. Lots of events always happening in the beautiful square
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I-Olympic Plaza
228 8 Ave SEPerfect spot to explore. Lots of events always happening in the beautiful square
Entertainment and NightLife
Fun entertainment venue where always something is happening. Perfect to spice up your night.
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The Palace Theatre
219 8 Ave SWFun entertainment venue where always something is happening. Perfect to spice up your night.
One of our favourite places for Friday and Saturday live music. Always have great bands, and it's not full of teenagers. Good for a middle-aged crowd that wants to get out and dance.
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Murrieta's West Coast Bar & Grill
808 1 Street SouthwestOne of our favourite places for Friday and Saturday live music. Always have great bands, and it's not full of teenagers. Good for a middle-aged crowd that wants to get out and dance.
The Comedy Cave
1020 8 Ave SWEnjoy a night of laughs
Host to fun hockey games and great concerts. Check out what is happening here. Easy access by C-train and minutes away.
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Scotiabank Saddledome
555 Saddledome Rise SoutheastHost to fun hockey games and great concerts. Check out what is happening here. Easy access by C-train and minutes away.
Culture
Always something new here. Check out the latest exhibits.
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Igumbi leGlenbow
130 9 Ave SEAlways something new here. Check out the latest exhibits.
Enjoy a night at the theatre, they do a great job and worth a visit.
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Theatre Calgary
220 9 Ave SEEnjoy a night at the theatre, they do a great job and worth a visit.
Studio Bell, indawo yeziko lezwe lezokwakha
850 4 St SEArts Commons
205 8 Ave SEFamily Fun
TELUS Spark
Great for the whole family and it's always changing.
Enjoy beautiful habitats. Easy access by C-train. Great for the whole family
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I-Calgary Zoo
Enjoy beautiful habitats. Easy access by C-train. Great for the whole family
Even when it's not Stampede there is always something happening here. Check it out. Easy access by C-train and minutes away.
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Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SEEven when it's not Stampede there is always something happening here. Check it out. Easy access by C-train and minutes away.