Caitie's Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Stephen avenue is Calgary’s original entertainment and commercial district. This avenue provides a wide array of amenities to downtown office workers, residents, local visitors and tourists who visit to dine, shop, play, and enjoy the many arts and culture offerings available on any given day.
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8 Avenue Southwest
8 Avenue SouthwestStephen avenue is Calgary’s original entertainment and commercial district. This avenue provides a wide array of amenities to downtown office workers, residents, local visitors and tourists who visit to dine, shop, play, and enjoy the many arts and culture offerings available on any given day.
17th ave is a trendy location in Calgary for restaurants, bars and shops. Take a walk down 17th ave and enjoy some fresh air and yummy food!
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17 Avenue Southwest
17 Avenue Southwest17th ave is a trendy location in Calgary for restaurants, bars and shops. Take a walk down 17th ave and enjoy some fresh air and yummy food!
You won’t find a livelier neighbourhood than Calgary’s Beltline. Set southwest of the city centre, the Beltline is the place to see and be seen. It’s home to a large selection of restaurants and cafes, as well as unique boutiques and local shops.
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Beltline
You won’t find a livelier neighbourhood than Calgary’s Beltline. Set southwest of the city centre, the Beltline is the place to see and be seen. It’s home to a large selection of restaurants and cafes, as well as unique boutiques and local shops.
Bridgeland is a beautiful neighbourhood located north of the Bow River. It sits adjacent to both the Downtown and Inglewood neighbourhoods and is well-connected throughout the city.
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Bridgeland
Bridgeland is a beautiful neighbourhood located north of the Bow River. It sits adjacent to both the Downtown and Inglewood neighbourhoods and is well-connected throughout the city.
Calgary's Chinatown is a district of Calgary located along Centre Street in the northeast area of Downtown Calgary immediately west of the Downtown East Village. Calgary's Chinese Cultural Centre with its traditional architecture and decor is the largest facility of its kind in North America
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Chinatown
Calgary's Chinatown is a district of Calgary located along Centre Street in the northeast area of Downtown Calgary immediately west of the Downtown East Village. Calgary's Chinese Cultural Centre with its traditional architecture and decor is the largest facility of its kind in North America
East Village is a happening area where hip eateries, indie music venues, galleries and clothing stores fill converted warehouses. Landmarks include the New Central Library and Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, with displays of vintage instruments and memorabilia. The RiverWalk path follows the Bow River, and revitalized St. Patrick’s Island has wooded trails, wetlands and a fishing cove.
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East Village
East Village is a happening area where hip eateries, indie music venues, galleries and clothing stores fill converted warehouses. Landmarks include the New Central Library and Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, with displays of vintage instruments and memorabilia. The RiverWalk path follows the Bow River, and revitalized St. Patrick’s Island has wooded trails, wetlands and a fishing cove.
Quirky Inglewood is home to shops selling vintage furniture, indie fashion and rare vinyl, and offers an eclectic dining scene spanning Vietnamese, Mediterranean and modern Canadian cuisine.
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Inglewood
Quirky Inglewood is home to shops selling vintage furniture, indie fashion and rare vinyl, and offers an eclectic dining scene spanning Vietnamese, Mediterranean and modern Canadian cuisine.
Sightseeing
The Bow River pathway is a pathway system developed along the banks of the Bow River in the city of Calgary. It contains a network of pedestrian and bicycle paths connecting parks on both sides of the river.
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Bow River Pathway
Bow River PathwayThe Bow River pathway is a pathway system developed along the banks of the Bow River in the city of Calgary. It contains a network of pedestrian and bicycle paths connecting parks on both sides of the river.
The Calgary Stampede is one of Canada’s largest festivals and a significant tourist attraction for Calgary. From the Stampede Rodeo to our most loved midway rides, live music to the food we’ve all been craving, visit in July and start your countdown for the 2022 Calgary Stampede.
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Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SEThe Calgary Stampede is one of Canada’s largest festivals and a significant tourist attraction for Calgary. From the Stampede Rodeo to our most loved midway rides, live music to the food we’ve all been craving, visit in July and start your countdown for the 2022 Calgary Stampede.
At the top of the Calgary Tower, a viewing platform with a glass floor and revolving restaurant enables sightseers to enjoy the thrilling sensation of being 191 meters above the city in one of its landmark buildings.
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I-Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWAt the top of the Calgary Tower, a viewing platform with a glass floor and revolving restaurant enables sightseers to enjoy the thrilling sensation of being 191 meters above the city in one of its landmark buildings.
Established in 1966, the Glenbow Museum features some rare exhibits illustrating the historical development of Western Canada. The museum travels back in time, exploring the lives of early fur-traders and the North West Mounted Police, Métis uprisings under Louis Riel, and the development of the oil industry.
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Igumbi leGlenbow
130 9 Ave SEEstablished in 1966, the Glenbow Museum features some rare exhibits illustrating the historical development of Western Canada. The museum travels back in time, exploring the lives of early fur-traders and the North West Mounted Police, Métis uprisings under Louis Riel, and the development of the oil industry.
Heritage Park in Calgary is a typical village from the pioneering period, with dozens of reconstructed historical buildings and lively costumed interpreters from four different time periods. Along with exhibits and buildings ranging from an 1860 fur-trading fort to a 1930s town square, a highlight of a visit is riding the old steam engine, which provides transport around the park.
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Heritage park
Heritage ParkHeritage Park in Calgary is a typical village from the pioneering period, with dozens of reconstructed historical buildings and lively costumed interpreters from four different time periods. Along with exhibits and buildings ranging from an 1860 fur-trading fort to a 1930s town square, a highlight of a visit is riding the old steam engine, which provides transport around the park.
Prince's Island Park is a large 50-acre green space located to the north of downtown Calgary. Connected to the mainland by three pedestrian bridges, the park offers walking and biking areas, as well as outdoor concerts and plays during the summer months. A well-regarded restaurant is located on the island.
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Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWPrince's Island Park is a large 50-acre green space located to the north of downtown Calgary. Connected to the mainland by three pedestrian bridges, the park offers walking and biking areas, as well as outdoor concerts and plays during the summer months. A well-regarded restaurant is located on the island.
Able to trace its roots back as far as 1987, the huge structure houses a number of music-related attractions, including the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Collection.
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Studio Bell, indawo yeziko lezwe lezokwakha
850 4 St SEAble to trace its roots back as far as 1987, the huge structure houses a number of music-related attractions, including the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Collection.
Food scene
Bridgette Bar is a chef-driven bar featuring Chef JP Pedhirney's ambitious menu. Lunch, happy hour, dinner and late nights in a mid-century modern setting.
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Bridgette Bar
739 10 Ave SWBridgette Bar is a chef-driven bar featuring Chef JP Pedhirney's ambitious menu. Lunch, happy hour, dinner and late nights in a mid-century modern setting.
Charbar restaurant features cuts of ultra-dry aged Alberta beef and an ocean wise seafood raw bar, that spills out onto the open air riverfront patios with views of the bow river.
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charbar
618 Confluence Way SECharbar restaurant features cuts of ultra-dry aged Alberta beef and an ocean wise seafood raw bar, that spills out onto the open air riverfront patios with views of the bow river.
The contemporary Mexican menu at Calgary's Fonda Fora has much that you won't find elsewhere in Alberta.
Fonda Fora
630 4 Avenue SouthwestThe contemporary Mexican menu at Calgary's Fonda Fora has much that you won't find elsewhere in Alberta.
Gorilla Whale is a loud, fun, rock 'n roll-lovin', 'Japanese-ish' restaurant and lounge featuring yakitori, ramen, burgers, cocktails, sake and hyper-local craft beer.
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Gorilla Whale
1214 9 Ave SEGorilla Whale is a loud, fun, rock 'n roll-lovin', 'Japanese-ish' restaurant and lounge featuring yakitori, ramen, burgers, cocktails, sake and hyper-local craft beer.
Lulu Bar is an escape from the ordinary. Its welcoming vibe is reminiscent of hidden gems from your last vacation, only better because it’s right here in your own backyard. With a healthy, Pacific-inspired menu, Lulu’s wood-fired food is light and fresh — but heavy on flavour.
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Lulu Bar
510 17 Ave SWLulu Bar is an escape from the ordinary. Its welcoming vibe is reminiscent of hidden gems from your last vacation, only better because it’s right here in your own backyard. With a healthy, Pacific-inspired menu, Lulu’s wood-fired food is light and fresh — but heavy on flavour.
Perched on the 40th floor of the Stephen Avenue Place building, Major Tom offers a striking near-360 degree view of Calgary and its surrounding landscapes. The food, the room, and the service capture the sophistication.
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Major Tom Bar
700 2 Street SouthwestPerched on the 40th floor of the Stephen Avenue Place building, Major Tom offers a striking near-360 degree view of Calgary and its surrounding landscapes. The food, the room, and the service capture the sophistication.
Made by Marcus specializes in small batch hand crafted hard ice cream. They offer kid scoops, single scoops and double scoops as well as a a 4 flavour sampler.
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Morgan's Pub on Seventeenth
1324 17 Ave SWMade by Marcus specializes in small batch hand crafted hard ice cream. They offer kid scoops, single scoops and double scoops as well as a a 4 flavour sampler.
Best Mexican Restaurant in downtown Calgary. Native Tongues Taqueria delivers authentic Mexican food and atmosphere.
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Native Tongues Taqueria
235 12 Ave SWBest Mexican Restaurant in downtown Calgary. Native Tongues Taqueria delivers authentic Mexican food and atmosphere.
National is a restaurant & entertainment venue inspired by North American tastes, with games & events, excellent food, and select craft beers. Visit the 8th ave location in the summer for their amazing rooftop patio!
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National on 8th
225 8 Ave SWNational is a restaurant & entertainment venue inspired by North American tastes, with games & events, excellent food, and select craft beers. Visit the 8th ave location in the summer for their amazing rooftop patio!
Una pizza + Wine in Calgary is the perfect place to get your hands on delicious italian cuisine.
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Una Pizza + Wine 17th Ave SW
618 17 Ave SWUna pizza + Wine in Calgary is the perfect place to get your hands on delicious italian cuisine.
A Calgary-based crafter of small-batch artisanal ice cream. Amazing ice cream and a variety of unique flavours!
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Village Ice Cream
431 10 Ave SEA Calgary-based crafter of small-batch artisanal ice cream. Amazing ice cream and a variety of unique flavours!