Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
The go to streets & avenues near you!
Stephen Avenue is more of an upscale avenue in Calgary. There are quite a few great fine dining options around, with lots of food truck options in the summer. The Core shopping mall is about a 5 minute walk away which is Calgary's most upscale mall. The palace theater is also on Stephen Avenue where you might be bale to catch a concert. Overall a great street to hit solo, or with you family & friends!
21 locals recommend
8 Avenue Southwest
8 Avenue SouthwestStephen Avenue is more of an upscale avenue in Calgary. There are quite a few great fine dining options around, with lots of food truck options in the summer. The Core shopping mall is about a 5 minute walk away which is Calgary's most upscale mall. The palace theater is also on Stephen Avenue where you might be bale to catch a concert. Overall a great street to hit solo, or with you family & friends!
Sports/Events
Great place to catch an event or an NHL hockey game home to the Calgary Flames!
231 locals recommend
The Scotiabank Saddledome
555 Saddledome Rise SoutheastGreat place to catch an event or an NHL hockey game home to the Calgary Flames!
Great place to catch a CFL football game home to the Calgary Stampeders
49 locals recommend
McMahon Stadium
Great place to catch a CFL football game home to the Calgary Stampeders
Festival & Sights
Calgary Stampede, this is a world famous festival in Calgary with mots of street food, rides, games, shows, concerts, rodeos & much more! Largest even in the city by far. Only here in July for 2 weeks though.
307 locals recommend
Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SECalgary Stampede, this is a world famous festival in Calgary with mots of street food, rides, games, shows, concerts, rodeos & much more! Largest even in the city by far. Only here in July for 2 weeks though.
Calgary Tower a historic staple in the city. Ride the elevator all the way up to the 360 degree rotation glass dome at the top, once there dine at the restaurant or just enjoy the views!
757 locals recommend
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWCalgary Tower a historic staple in the city. Ride the elevator all the way up to the 360 degree rotation glass dome at the top, once there dine at the restaurant or just enjoy the views!
Malls
Calgary's most upscale mall located in the hear of downtown, very easy access as the C-train will drop you off at the 5th street station beside the entrance.
310 locals recommend
Core Shopping
324 8 Ave SWCalgary's most upscale mall located in the hear of downtown, very easy access as the C-train will drop you off at the 5th street station beside the entrance.
Chinook Centre is a large boutique mall on macleod trail, always being renovated probably Calgary's most modern mall worth a visit.
175 locals recommend
CF Chinook Centre
6455 Macleod TrailChinook Centre is a large boutique mall on macleod trail, always being renovated probably Calgary's most modern mall worth a visit.
Food scene
Great spot for for some grub & a drink. The steak frites with gravy is my favorite! This place is literally a 2 minute walk from the building.
7 locals recommend
Vagabond Calgary
1129 Olympic Way SEGreat spot for for some grub & a drink. The steak frites with gravy is my favorite! This place is literally a 2 minute walk from the building.
Amazing spot for some great ice cream! Just about a 5 minute walk from the building!
165 locals recommend
Village Ice Cream
431 10 Ave SEAmazing spot for some great ice cream! Just about a 5 minute walk from the building!
Cardinale
401 12 Ave SEFantastic Italian cuisine right across the street from the building!
Probably the best steakhouse in the city, located in the Calgary Tower a little pricey but well worth it!
18 locals recommend
Ruth's Chris Steak House
115 9 Avenue SoutheastProbably the best steakhouse in the city, located in the Calgary Tower a little pricey but well worth it!
Your poutine haven! Get a classic poutine enjoy a poutine with an array of unique toppings & flavors!
22 locals recommend
The Big Cheese Poutinerie
738 17 Ave SWYour poutine haven! Get a classic poutine enjoy a poutine with an array of unique toppings & flavors!
Outstanding burgers, delicious peanut oil fries, & a special Clive sauce that's indescribable!
42 locals recommend
Clive Burger
736 17 Ave SWOutstanding burgers, delicious peanut oil fries, & a special Clive sauce that's indescribable!
Try a classic Tubby Dog or try one of the many hot dogs with crazy toppings!
29 locals recommend
Tubby Dog
1022 17 Ave SWTry a classic Tubby Dog or try one of the many hot dogs with crazy toppings!
Rosso Coffee Roasters
103 17 Ave SEChill cafe with a great vibe & smooth, tasty coffee.
A place to get fresh healthy foods, you can dine in or visit the market & make a delicious home cooked meal.
91 locals recommend
Sunterra Market, Keynote
200 12 Ave SEA place to get fresh healthy foods, you can dine in or visit the market & make a delicious home cooked meal.
A small hidden gem, dosen't look like the spot but they have amazing sandwiches!
19 locals recommend
Grumans Catering and Delicatessen
2288 11 Ave SEA small hidden gem, dosen't look like the spot but they have amazing sandwiches!
Thai Tai
615 17 Ave SWBest Asian subs in the city plus they have great bubble tea!
City advice
Ways to save
Food discounts
Food in the city will usually have deals on Tuesday's & Thursday's
Ways to save
Movies
Cineplex has cheap movie tickets on Tuesday's
Book before you go
For Sports & Events
For any sporting or events in the city you should always have your tickets before heading to the doors
What to pack
Weather
Calgary weather is very unpredictable always bring a jacket or a sweater