Guidebook for Calgary
Arts & Culture
Step back in time at Canada's largest living history museum!
with more than 200 exhibits and attractions spread over 127 acres of lush parkland, Heritage Park has a lot to offer both the history buff and the pleasure seeker. Explore from 1860 all the way to 1950 with interactive exhibits, costumed interpreters, historic buildings and hundreds of working antiques all just waiting for you to touch, smell, taste, hear and see how the West was once. its open May to October. Plan you're visit now.
290 locals recommend
Heritage Park Historical Village
1900 Heritage Dr SWStep back in time at Canada's largest living history museum!
with more than 200 exhibits and attractions spread over 127 acres of lush parkland, Heritage Park has a lot to offer both the history buff and the pleasure seeker. Explore from 1860 all the way to 1950 with interactive exhibits, costumed interpreters, historic buildings and hundreds of working antiques all just waiting for you to touch, smell, taste, hear and see how the West was once. its open May to October. Plan you're visit now.
Shopping
Chinook Centre is the largest shopping mall in calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is located near the geographic centre of the city on MacLeod Trail, North of Glenmore Trail about 5km (3.1mi) South of downtown, and three blocks West of the Chinook C-Train station. There are 250 stores and services and is 1,355,000 square feet or 125,900 m2 of space, and includes fashion stores such as Hudson Bay, Nordstrom, Old Navy and Saks Fifth Avenue. Many other stores and restaurants, a professional tower, bowling alley, 900- seat dining hall, and 16 screen theatre.
175 locals recommend
CF Chinook Centre
6455 Macleod TrailChinook Centre is the largest shopping mall in calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is located near the geographic centre of the city on MacLeod Trail, North of Glenmore Trail about 5km (3.1mi) South of downtown, and three blocks West of the Chinook C-Train station. There are 250 stores and services and is 1,355,000 square feet or 125,900 m2 of space, and includes fashion stores such as Hudson Bay, Nordstrom, Old Navy and Saks Fifth Avenue. Many other stores and restaurants, a professional tower, bowling alley, 900- seat dining hall, and 16 screen theatre.
Everything Else
Grocery shopping
Address: #2000, 150 Millrise Blvd. S.W. Calgary, AB
Store hours: Monday - Sunday 7:00am - 11:00pm
Departments & Services: Pharmacy, Seafood Department, Produce Department, Floral Department, Deli Department, Bakery, Meat Department.
This Store offers Air Miles Reward Miles
Manager: Richard Cranshaw
Contact: 404-873-5085
9 locals recommend
Sobeys - Millrise Plaza
150 Millrise Blvd SWGrocery shopping
Address: #2000, 150 Millrise Blvd. S.W. Calgary, AB
Store hours: Monday - Sunday 7:00am - 11:00pm
Departments & Services: Pharmacy, Seafood Department, Produce Department, Floral Department, Deli Department, Bakery, Meat Department.
This Store offers Air Miles Reward Miles
Manager: Richard Cranshaw
Contact: 404-873-5085
Getting Around
Brodie Byers
Assistant Branch Manager
Rent-A-Car Division
william.b.byers1@ehi.ca
403-216-3630
26 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
11488 24 St SEBrodie Byers
Assistant Branch Manager
Rent-A-Car Division
william.b.byers1@ehi.ca
403-216-3630
Calgary's C-Train is a light rail transit system in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It has expanded as the city has increased in population. The system is operated by Calgary transit, as part of the Calgary Munnicipal government's transporttation department .In 2017 it became one of the busiest light rail transit systems in North America. When useing the C-Train from Midnapore to get down town, you will get on at Shawnessy Station travelling North. You can get off at either Erlton/Stampede Station or Victoria Park/Stampede Station to particapate in Stampede festivities. You can get off at any station beyond that to explore Calgary's downtown core.
Midnapore
Calgary's C-Train is a light rail transit system in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It has expanded as the city has increased in population. The system is operated by Calgary transit, as part of the Calgary Munnicipal government's transporttation department .In 2017 it became one of the busiest light rail transit systems in North America. When useing the C-Train from Midnapore to get down town, you will get on at Shawnessy Station travelling North. You can get off at either Erlton/Stampede Station or Victoria Park/Stampede Station to particapate in Stampede festivities. You can get off at any station beyond that to explore Calgary's downtown core.
Midnapore is served by a number of transit bus routes that feed to Sumerset-Bridlewood, Shawnessy, and Fish Creek-Lcombe train stations. The Shawnessy C-Train Station is approximently 5 minute drive from this assress, and is a Park-N-ride Station. There are bus stops on Midridge Drive, S.E. that will also direct you to the C-Train. If you are inquiring about Calgary transit , call 403-262-1000 or visit the Calgary Transit website. If you are inquiring about parking in Calgary, call 403-537-7000, or visit the Calgary Parking Autority website
Shawnessy Station
Midnapore is served by a number of transit bus routes that feed to Sumerset-Bridlewood, Shawnessy, and Fish Creek-Lcombe train stations. The Shawnessy C-Train Station is approximently 5 minute drive from this assress, and is a Park-N-ride Station. There are bus stops on Midridge Drive, S.E. that will also direct you to the C-Train. If you are inquiring about Calgary transit , call 403-262-1000 or visit the Calgary Transit website. If you are inquiring about parking in Calgary, call 403-537-7000, or visit the Calgary Parking Autority website
Sightseeing
The Calgary Zoo is located in Bridgeland, just East of the city's downtown and adjacent to Inglewood and East Village neighborhoods. It is accessable by C-Train and by car via Memorial Drive, and by bicycle and footpath via the Bow River Pathway. A large portion of the zoo is located on Grorge's island in the Bow River. It was reconized as Canada's most visited zoo by TripAdvisor in 2015, and is home to almost 800 animals. Operated by the Calgary Zoological Society, an independent not-for-profit organization, it is Alberta's oldest registered charity. The zoo is open every day except Christmas Day.
745 locals recommend
Calgary Zoo
The Calgary Zoo is located in Bridgeland, just East of the city's downtown and adjacent to Inglewood and East Village neighborhoods. It is accessable by C-Train and by car via Memorial Drive, and by bicycle and footpath via the Bow River Pathway. A large portion of the zoo is located on Grorge's island in the Bow River. It was reconized as Canada's most visited zoo by TripAdvisor in 2015, and is home to almost 800 animals. Operated by the Calgary Zoological Society, an independent not-for-profit organization, it is Alberta's oldest registered charity. The zoo is open every day except Christmas Day.
The Calgary Tower is a 190.8 M (626ft) free standing observation tower in downtown Calgary, Alberta Canada. It was built as a part of an urban renewal plan and to celebrate Canada's Centennialof 1967, but didnt open to the public until June 30, 1968 as the tallest structure in Calgary, and the tallest in Canada outside Toronto. It remained the tallest structure in Calgary until 1983. Now many building throughout the downtown core have surpassed the Calgary Tower. The Tower features a revolving restaurant, that rotates as so to give customers a scenic view of downtown Calgary. The restaurant does a complete rotation every 45 minutes. Other features include a gift shop the observation deck.
757 locals recommend
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWThe Calgary Tower is a 190.8 M (626ft) free standing observation tower in downtown Calgary, Alberta Canada. It was built as a part of an urban renewal plan and to celebrate Canada's Centennialof 1967, but didnt open to the public until June 30, 1968 as the tallest structure in Calgary, and the tallest in Canada outside Toronto. It remained the tallest structure in Calgary until 1983. Now many building throughout the downtown core have surpassed the Calgary Tower. The Tower features a revolving restaurant, that rotates as so to give customers a scenic view of downtown Calgary. The restaurant does a complete rotation every 45 minutes. Other features include a gift shop the observation deck.
Parks & Nature
Fish Creek Park is located in the Southern part of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is the second largest urban park in Canada after Pippy Park in St. John's and one of the largest urban Parks in North America, stretching 19km (12mi) from East to West, and is over three times the size of Vancouver's Stanley Park. A variety of paved and unpaved walking, hiking and bicycle trails connect the park to the city's extensive trail system allowing visitors to access on-site day camping facilities, stables and an artificial lake - that allows swimming. the park features 80km (50mi) of trails of which 30km are paved. The park is home to a variety of wildlife including deer, coyotes, owls and beavers.
183 locals recommend
Fish Creek Provincial Park
Fish Creek Park is located in the Southern part of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is the second largest urban park in Canada after Pippy Park in St. John's and one of the largest urban Parks in North America, stretching 19km (12mi) from East to West, and is over three times the size of Vancouver's Stanley Park. A variety of paved and unpaved walking, hiking and bicycle trails connect the park to the city's extensive trail system allowing visitors to access on-site day camping facilities, stables and an artificial lake - that allows swimming. the park features 80km (50mi) of trails of which 30km are paved. The park is home to a variety of wildlife including deer, coyotes, owls and beavers.
Food Scene
The Cattle Baron was created and designed to be an alternative for the upscale steak enthusiast. And is now recognized as Calgary's premier casual atmosphere steakhouse. Family/business/lunch/dinner/Alberta Beef/selected wines/homemade recipes/Western hospitality. 403-201-9000
7 locals recommend
The Cattle Baron Alberta Steakhouse & Bar
33 Sun Valley Blvd SEThe Cattle Baron was created and designed to be an alternative for the upscale steak enthusiast. And is now recognized as Calgary's premier casual atmosphere steakhouse. Family/business/lunch/dinner/Alberta Beef/selected wines/homemade recipes/Western hospitality. 403-201-9000
Elevate your dining experience at Sky 360! Located high above the city in the Calgary Tower, Sky 360 is Calgary's only revolving restaurant. With the purchase of any entrée, sky 360 Restaurant takes care of the elevation fee and entitles you access to the Calgary Tower Observation Deck one floor above. (up to 30 minutes prior to your reservation and until close after dinner) You won't be disappointed! Visit www.sky360.ca for more information, check out the menu or to place your reservation.
33 locals recommend
Sky 360
101 9 Ave SWElevate your dining experience at Sky 360! Located high above the city in the Calgary Tower, Sky 360 is Calgary's only revolving restaurant. With the purchase of any entrée, sky 360 Restaurant takes care of the elevation fee and entitles you access to the Calgary Tower Observation Deck one floor above. (up to 30 minutes prior to your reservation and until close after dinner) You won't be disappointed! Visit www.sky360.ca for more information, check out the menu or to place your reservation.