Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
Blue Star Diner
809 1 Ave NEdelicious breakfast and dinner within a 15 minute walk.
fantastic breakfast - my favorite is "the one that didn't get away" - 5 minute walk but don't go on the weekend!
77 locals recommend
OEB
222 5 Avenue Southwestfantastic breakfast - my favorite is "the one that didn't get away" - 5 minute walk but don't go on the weekend!
High quality sushi - and lots of other wonderful Japanese food - 20 minute walk.
45 locals recommend
Sushi Bar Zipang
1010 1 Ave NEHigh quality sushi - and lots of other wonderful Japanese food - 20 minute walk.
Renfrew Pharmacy
832 Edmonton TrailSweet little indie store with amazing espresso drinks!
Amazing Japanese noodle soups - all made in house including noodles - limited servings per day so go early
62 locals recommend
Shiki Menya
824 1 Ave NEAmazing Japanese noodle soups - all made in house including noodles - limited servings per day so go early
LDV Pizza Bar
916 1 Ave NEthin crust forno oven - 2nd generation italian - delicious!
Artful food and incredible wine selection, just 5 minute walk away from the Stylish Urban Bungalow
6 locals recommend
JJ Ramen Diner
709 Edmonton TrailArtful food and incredible wine selection, just 5 minute walk away from the Stylish Urban Bungalow
Burger 320
814 1 Ave NESuch delicious handmade burgers!
This is a very special place to go for brunch on Sunday or an afternoon for a lazy luncheon in the park. It is also wonderful for dinner. River Cafe introduced slow food to Calgary about 25 years ago
134 locals recommend
River Cafe
This is a very special place to go for brunch on Sunday or an afternoon for a lazy luncheon in the park. It is also wonderful for dinner. River Cafe introduced slow food to Calgary about 25 years ago
Essentials
Calgary Co-op
4940 Richmond Rd SWGrocery store within blocks
Everything Else
Results Fitness
925 1 Avenue Northeastgreat spin and cross-fit classes!
A bike ride away - the very best ice cream made fresh on site - head and shoulders above most
165 locals recommend
Village Ice Cream
431 10 Ave SEA bike ride away - the very best ice cream made fresh on site - head and shoulders above most
University of Calgary
24 Avenue Northwest20 minutes from the University of Calgary by Car
40 minute walk or a short bus ride to the Alberta College of Art and Design
8 locals recommend
Alberta University of the Arts
1407 14 Ave NW40 minute walk or a short bus ride to the Alberta College of Art and Design
Delicious pizza and great hood to explore just across the Bow River - lovely walk
54 locals recommend
Without Papers Pizza
1216 9 Ave SEDelicious pizza and great hood to explore just across the Bow River - lovely walk
SAIT
1301 16 Ave NWSAIT
Foothills Medical Centre
1403 29 St NWfoothills medical Centre is a 15 minute drive away.
Metrovino Fine Wines
722 11 Ave SWexcellent wine shop
The Cellar
137 8 Ave SWthis is an excellent wine shop with a hand picked selection of spirits as well
Rosso Coffee Roasters - Stephen Ave
140 8 Ave SEexcellent local coffee roaster and cafe
Sightseeing
Peace Bridge
Peace Bridgethe beautiful and of course controversial PEACE Bridge
The famous Calgary Stampede happens here every year and throughout the downtown core.
231 locals recommend
The Scotiabank Saddledome
555 Saddledome Rise SoutheastThe famous Calgary Stampede happens here every year and throughout the downtown core.
Shopping
Janice Beaton Fine Cheese
510 77 Ave SEthis is the best place to get imported artisan cheeses
Drinks & Nightlife
Divino Wine & Cheese Bistro
113 8 Ave SWconsistently delicious - fine dining
excellent coffee drinks serving local roasters Phil and Sebastian coffee, live music on some nights too
33 locals recommend
Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar
909 10 St SEexcellent coffee drinks serving local roasters Phil and Sebastian coffee, live music on some nights too