Sansira’s Kensington guidebook
Food scene
Wonderful vegetarian options, especially the seitan Unribs if there are any left! When it's warm, the outdoor Container Bar next door has a similar menu (same kitchen).
EATCROW Snack Bar
1131 Kensington Rd NWWonderful vegetarian options, especially the seitan Unribs if there are any left! When it's warm, the outdoor Container Bar next door has a similar menu (same kitchen).
Delicious Thai food - perfect or takeout in the cutest origami cardboard lotus
Tuk Tuk Thai - Kensington
268 10 St NWDelicious Thai food - perfect or takeout in the cutest origami cardboard lotus
They served the most perfectly cooked steak I have ever had (coming from a true Albertan, should be taken seriously). Walkable....although a bit far....but maybe the walk is necessary to work of calories after this meal ;)
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charbar
618 Confluence Way SEThey served the most perfectly cooked steak I have ever had (coming from a true Albertan, should be taken seriously). Walkable....although a bit far....but maybe the walk is necessary to work of calories after this meal ;)
Tibet Kitchen
318 10 Street NorthwestSmall family restaurant vibe. Their momos are the best.
Super close and famous burgers. So many sauces and toppings. They also have a good selection of vegetarian burgers.
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Flipp'n Burgers
330 10 St NWSuper close and famous burgers. So many sauces and toppings. They also have a good selection of vegetarian burgers.
Everything is delicious and this is the first Vietnamese place I have seen with decent vegetarian options and vegetarian pho.
Pho HouZ Vietnamese Kitchen
411 10 St NWEverything is delicious and this is the first Vietnamese place I have seen with decent vegetarian options and vegetarian pho.
Good sushi for takeout. The bento box is a great deal and a generous size.
Fusion Sushi & Thai Kensington
201 10 St NWGood sushi for takeout. The bento box is a great deal and a generous size.
Another good Italian option. A bit of a farther walk. Good food and good service.
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Niko's Bistro
1241 Kensington Rd NWAnother good Italian option. A bit of a farther walk. Good food and good service.
River Cafe
Perfect for a fancy, romantic dinner.
Beautiful historic feel and delicious food and drinks. Try the baklava cheesecake.
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Vendome Cafe
940 2 Ave NWBeautiful historic feel and delicious food and drinks. Try the baklava cheesecake.
Shijo Sushi
2 Kensington Rd NWBeautiful delicious sushi in an intimate environment.
Good place to grab a taco. Their patio is nicely decorated, fun, and lively in the summer months.
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Blanco Cantina
723 17 Ave SWGood place to grab a taco. Their patio is nicely decorated, fun, and lively in the summer months.
Modern Steak Kensington
107 10A St NW Enjoy some Alberta beef!
Tu Taco
Delicious tacos and churros. Try the mangonada! A quieter patio away from the bustle.
Sightseeing
This bridge was controversial when built due to the high cost but it is very unique and a popular photo spot.
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Umgangatho Wezulu
Peace BridgeThis bridge was controversial when built due to the high cost but it is very unique and a popular photo spot.
Walking the pathway along the river is always nice and relaxing. Walk on the north side to the Peace Bridge to cross the river. On the south side towards Eau Claire, you may see buskers. If you keep walking, you'll eventually get to the happening revitalized East Village.
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Bow River Pathway
Bow River PathwayWalking the pathway along the river is always nice and relaxing. Walk on the north side to the Peace Bridge to cross the river. On the south side towards Eau Claire, you may see buskers. If you keep walking, you'll eventually get to the happening revitalized East Village.
Worth the trip up if you haven't done it. You can stand on glass...if not too scared of heights. The rotating restaurant is a fun experience. Don't leave your purse on the window sill and be prepared to struggle finding your table when you come out of the bathroom.
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I-Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWWorth the trip up if you haven't done it. You can stand on glass...if not too scared of heights. The rotating restaurant is a fun experience. Don't leave your purse on the window sill and be prepared to struggle finding your table when you come out of the bathroom.
Studio Bell, indawo yeziko lezwe lezokwakha
850 4 St SECentral Library
800 3 St SECool sculpture and stunning architecture around
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Umkhumbi we-Wonderland
110 6 Ave SECool sculpture and stunning architecture around
A nice place for a walk. In the summer, you’ll probably see some buskers and maybe a festival.
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Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWA nice place for a walk. In the summer, you’ll probably see some buskers and maybe a festival.
Poppy Plaza
Walk around Calgary and check out our murals! “Travelwiththesmile” has posted a downloadable map with 26 of them.
World's Tallest Mural
Walk around Calgary and check out our murals! “Travelwiththesmile” has posted a downloadable map with 26 of them.
Activities
Downhill carting in the summer months is a blast. Also popular for mountain biking and zip lining. In the winter months, a close play to ski (kids and beginners) or go tubing.
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WinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SWDownhill carting in the summer months is a blast. Also popular for mountain biking and zip lining. In the winter months, a close play to ski (kids and beginners) or go tubing.
Indoor skydiving...no jumping from planes required.
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iFLY - Calgary
811 64 Ave NEIndoor skydiving...no jumping from planes required.
You can even enjoy your visit in the colder months. Just hang out in the buildings longer and enjoy the fires to warm up. Zoo lights are cool close to the holidays.
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I-Calgary Zoo
You can even enjoy your visit in the colder months. Just hang out in the buildings longer and enjoy the fires to warm up. Zoo lights are cool close to the holidays.
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1020 2 Ave NWNearby Sweets
Pie Junkie
1081 2 Ave NWVery popular pies.
Holy Cow Gelato and Donuts
938 2 Ave NWHomemade and very unique flavors. A little farther but my top choice for local ice cream!
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Made By Marcus
221 19 St NWHomemade and very unique flavors. A little farther but my top choice for local ice cream!
Tried dried freeze dried candy here. Didn't even know that was a thing but apparently it was a thing I needed...YUM!
Gummi Boutique
205 10 St NWTried dried freeze dried candy here. Didn't even know that was a thing but apparently it was a thing I needed...YUM!
Crave Cookies and Cupcakes
57 Crowfoot Terrace NWPubs
Kensington Pub
Great beer, cocktails, lively atmosphere, smoked meat! Maybe even live music.
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Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey
1136 Kensington Rd NWGreat beer, cocktails, lively atmosphere, smoked meat! Maybe even live music.
Nice patio to enjoy a delicious glass of wine, cocktail, or beer!
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Winebar Kensington
1131 Kensington Rd NWNice patio to enjoy a delicious glass of wine, cocktail, or beer!