Guidebook for Calgary
Essentials
Safeway Kensington Calgary
410 10 St NWLess than 5 minute walk from condo.
Food Scene
Vendome Cafe
940 2 Ave NWGreat coffee right across from condo.
My favorite coffee shop in Kensington. Great place to work/study.
49 locals recommend
Higher Ground Cafe
1126 Kensington Rd NWMy favorite coffee shop in Kensington. Great place to work/study.
Pulcinella
1147 Kensington Crescent NWLittle Italian restaurant; known for their pizza.
Brasserie Kensington
100-1131 Kensington Rd NWGreat wood bar.
Starbucks
83 Bowridge Dr NWGet your Starbucks fix, just a quick 5 min walk
Nellie's On Kensington
1414 Kensington Rd NWBest Breakfast place in the city.
Voted one of Calgary's best restaurants by Avenue Magazine, the River Cafe is a scenic 15 minute walk from the condo. Just head over the peace bridge and through the park. http://www.river-cafe.com
134 locals recommend
River Cafe
Voted one of Calgary's best restaurants by Avenue Magazine, the River Cafe is a scenic 15 minute walk from the condo. Just head over the peace bridge and through the park. http://www.river-cafe.com
Tim Hortons
1211 12 Ave SWTim Hortons
Drinks & Nightlife
Winebar Kensington
1131 Kensington Rd NWIntimate wine bar.
Molly Malone's Irish Pub
1153 Kensington Crescent NorthwestBeautiful rooftop patio.
Yardhouse Restaurant The
1136 Kensington Road NorthwestGreat place to watch the game.
Kensington BRZ
203 10A St NWCozy pub.
The Bottle House is a quick walk away; great place to grab a beer and a burger. http://www.bottlehouse.ca
Lot 102 Restaurant
102 10 St NWThe Bottle House is a quick walk away; great place to grab a beer and a burger. http://www.bottlehouse.ca
Sightseeing
Calgary's infamous Peace Bridge; great view of the river and the city.
10 locals recommend
Peace Bridge
Calgary's infamous Peace Bridge; great view of the river and the city.
Amazing place to hang out in the spring/summer. There is a huge garden, lots of picnic space and there are typically cricket games on the weekend, which are a lot of fun to watch.
51 locals recommend
Riley Park
800 12 St NWAmazing place to hang out in the spring/summer. There is a huge garden, lots of picnic space and there are typically cricket games on the weekend, which are a lot of fun to watch.
Everything Else
RBC Royal Bank
146 10 St NWBank
Shell
505 10 St NWNearest Gas Station
Petro-Canada
630 1 Ave NESecond closest gas station
Kensington Fitness - Personal Training & Wellness
223 10 St NWLocal Gym
Tower Cleaners is the local dry cleaners. They are open early (7am) and close late.
Tower Cleaners - Kensington
338 10 St NWTower Cleaners is the local dry cleaners. They are open early (7am) and close late.
Arts & Culture
Local movie theater. Shows current films and classics. http://theplaza.ca
50 locals recommend
Plaza Theatre
1133 Kensington Rd NWLocal movie theater. Shows current films and classics. http://theplaza.ca
Shopping
Standard pharmacy; 10-15 min walk https://www1.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/Home
125 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
815 17 Ave SWStandard pharmacy; 10-15 min walk https://www1.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/Home
Purr is a Local boutique. It sells a number of well known brands, including Free People and French Connection http://www.purrclothing.ca
31 locals recommend
Purr
940 17 Ave SWPurr is a Local boutique. It sells a number of well known brands, including Free People and French Connection http://www.purrclothing.ca
The Kensington Wine Market has a large selection of beer, wine and spirits. They host intimate tastings throughout the week. I highly recommend signing up for one!
https://www.kensingtonwinemarket.com
27 locals recommend
Kensington Wine Market
1257 Kensington Rd NWThe Kensington Wine Market has a large selection of beer, wine and spirits. They host intimate tastings throughout the week. I highly recommend signing up for one!
https://www.kensingtonwinemarket.com
The Peasant Cheese Shop is a new addition to the neighborhood and a great place to pick up a snack. http://peasantcheese.com
9 locals recommend
Peasant Cheese Shop
1249 Kensington Rd NWThe Peasant Cheese Shop is a new addition to the neighborhood and a great place to pick up a snack. http://peasantcheese.com
Kensington Liquor Cellar Ltd
506 A 10 St NWClosest Liquor Store