Calgary Guidebook
Sightseeing
Visit June-Sept for World Class Show Jumping tournaments.
December to early January they have a beautiful Christmas light display.
77 locals recommend
Spruce Meadows
18011 Spruce Meadows Way SWVisit June-Sept for World Class Show Jumping tournaments.
December to early January they have a beautiful Christmas light display.
Step back in time and enjoy a ride on the old Steam Train or a visit to the bakery. This is a place that is fun for the whole family!
290 locals recommend
Heritage Park Historical Village
1900 Heritage Dr SWStep back in time and enjoy a ride on the old Steam Train or a visit to the bakery. This is a place that is fun for the whole family!
The Zoo is home to many animals but also some great playgrounds the kids will love and open grassy spaces to enjoy a picnic lunch.
745 locals recommend
Calgary Zoo
The Zoo is home to many animals but also some great playgrounds the kids will love and open grassy spaces to enjoy a picnic lunch.
Situated along the Glenmore Reservoir, offering stunning views and a wide range of outdoor activities. The park features walking and biking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, and opportunities for water sports such as kayaking, sailing, and paddleboarding. The Weaselhead Flats area within the park is known for its diverse wildlife and birdwatching opportunities. South Glenmore Park is a popular destination for Calgarians looking to enjoy nature and outdoor activities within the city limits.
15 locals recommend
South Glenmore Park
24 Street SouthwestSituated along the Glenmore Reservoir, offering stunning views and a wide range of outdoor activities. The park features walking and biking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, and opportunities for water sports such as kayaking, sailing, and paddleboarding. The Weaselhead Flats area within the park is known for its diverse wildlife and birdwatching opportunities. South Glenmore Park is a popular destination for Calgarians looking to enjoy nature and outdoor activities within the city limits.
Fish Creek Park is one of the largest urban parks in North America and offers a variety of recreational activities for visitors.
Votier's Flats is particularly well-known for its picnic areas, walking trails, and access to the Bow River. It's a great spot for families, individuals, and groups to enjoy nature, have a picnic, or go for a leisurely walk along the river. The park is also popular among birdwatchers, as it provides habitat for a variety of bird species.
Votier's Flats Parking Lot
Fish Creek Park is one of the largest urban parks in North America and offers a variety of recreational activities for visitors.
Votier's Flats is particularly well-known for its picnic areas, walking trails, and access to the Bow River. It's a great spot for families, individuals, and groups to enjoy nature, have a picnic, or go for a leisurely walk along the river. The park is also popular among birdwatchers, as it provides habitat for a variety of bird species.
Calgary's first Legacy Park featuring Reader House with garden cafe and shop, rock pathways, bridges, flowers and seasonal programming. Recently designated as an official National Historic Site, this 1.65-hectare park, on the northern slope of Union Cemetery, is named for William Roland Reader.
15 locals recommend
Reader Rock Garden
325 25 Ave SECalgary's first Legacy Park featuring Reader House with garden cafe and shop, rock pathways, bridges, flowers and seasonal programming. Recently designated as an official National Historic Site, this 1.65-hectare park, on the northern slope of Union Cemetery, is named for William Roland Reader.
Entertainment
Must book in advance, only a 5 mins drive from the suite. Offers high-tech games that test your team’s physical and mental agility across a wide variety of real-life challenges. Great for friends and family, teams of 3-5 to play.
Activate Calgary South West
Must book in advance, only a 5 mins drive from the suite. Offers high-tech games that test your team’s physical and mental agility across a wide variety of real-life challenges. Great for friends and family, teams of 3-5 to play.
Food scene
A hidden gem in Fish Creek Park, this heritage farmhouse serves ice cream that makes for the most delicious memories.
Annie's Café
15985 Bow Bottom Trail SEA hidden gem in Fish Creek Park, this heritage farmhouse serves ice cream that makes for the most delicious memories.
A popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering a variety of activities and attractions, including a farm market, bakery, greenhouse, and a restaurant serving farm-fresh meals. The farm is known for its berries, particularly Saskatoon berries, hence the name. It's a great place to enjoy the beauty of rural Alberta and to sample some delicious local produce.
34 locals recommend
The Saskatoon Farm
80181 338 Ave EA popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering a variety of activities and attractions, including a farm market, bakery, greenhouse, and a restaurant serving farm-fresh meals. The farm is known for its berries, particularly Saskatoon berries, hence the name. It's a great place to enjoy the beauty of rural Alberta and to sample some delicious local produce.
Situated on Lake Bonavista, it offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding area. The restaurant is known for its elegant yet cozy ambiance, making it a popular choice for special occasions, romantic dinners, and business meetings.
The menu at The Lake House features a variety of contemporary Canadian cuisine with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and seasonal flavors. Dishes often highlight Alberta beef, seafood, and game meats, along with creative vegetarian options.
7 locals recommend
The Lake House
747 Lake Bonavista Dr SESituated on Lake Bonavista, it offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding area. The restaurant is known for its elegant yet cozy ambiance, making it a popular choice for special occasions, romantic dinners, and business meetings.
The menu at The Lake House features a variety of contemporary Canadian cuisine with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and seasonal flavors. Dishes often highlight Alberta beef, seafood, and game meats, along with creative vegetarian options.
The Ranche is a historic restaurant located within Fish Creek Provincial Park in Calgary, Alberta. It's housed in a beautifully restored ranch house that dates back to the early 20th century, offering a unique dining experience with a blend of rustic charm and elegance.
The restaurant is known for its upscale Canadian cuisine, featuring locally sourced ingredients and seasonal dishes. The menu often highlights Alberta beef and game meats, as well as fresh seafood and creative vegetarian options. The Ranche is particularly popular for special occasions, romantic dinners, and celebrations.
16 locals recommend
Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant
15979 Bow Bottom Trail SEThe Ranche is a historic restaurant located within Fish Creek Provincial Park in Calgary, Alberta. It's housed in a beautifully restored ranch house that dates back to the early 20th century, offering a unique dining experience with a blend of rustic charm and elegance.
The restaurant is known for its upscale Canadian cuisine, featuring locally sourced ingredients and seasonal dishes. The menu often highlights Alberta beef and game meats, as well as fresh seafood and creative vegetarian options. The Ranche is particularly popular for special occasions, romantic dinners, and celebrations.
A popular cafe and bookstore. It's known for its cozy atmosphere, extensive selection of books, and delicious coffee and baked goods.
Reader's Garden Cafe
311 25 Ave SEA popular cafe and bookstore. It's known for its cozy atmosphere, extensive selection of books, and delicious coffee and baked goods.
City/town information
Welcoming everyone from mountain seekers to picnic goers to gift getters. Tucked in the evergreens and surrounded by foothills, river valleys and trails for all the hamlet of Bragg Creek is wild and accommodating and only a 30min drive from the suite!
35 locals recommend
Bragg Creek Provincial Park
Welcoming everyone from mountain seekers to picnic goers to gift getters. Tucked in the evergreens and surrounded by foothills, river valleys and trails for all the hamlet of Bragg Creek is wild and accommodating and only a 30min drive from the suite!