Guidebook for Calgary

Alex
Guidebook for Calgary

Shopping

Fantastic old fashioned ice cream – there is nothing like it. It’s a bit of a walk, but you can walk there – about 35 mins walking along 9th Ave from our home.
165 recommandé par les habitants
Village Ice Cream
431 10 Ave SE
165 recommandé par les habitants
Fantastic old fashioned ice cream – there is nothing like it. It’s a bit of a walk, but you can walk there – about 35 mins walking along 9th Ave from our home.
A locally owned spice shop with the best spices you’ve ever had – if you love to cook this is somewhere you HAVE to go – 10 min walk down the road from our home.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Silk Road Spice Merchant
1419 9 Ave SE
9 recommandé par les habitants
A locally owned spice shop with the best spices you’ve ever had – if you love to cook this is somewhere you HAVE to go – 10 min walk down the road from our home.
The closest large mall to our home. If you want to get some shopping done this is the place to do it.
235 recommandé par les habitants
6455 Macleod Trail SW
6455 Macleod Trail SW
235 recommandé par les habitants
The closest large mall to our home. If you want to get some shopping done this is the place to do it.

Food Scene

One of Calgary’s first roasters – a few locations – two are in walking distance – Ramsey – 30 min walk – Victoria Park – 30 min walk and in the fall there will be one right in Inglewood.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Rosso Coffee Roasters - Victoria Park
425 11 Ave SE
15 recommandé par les habitants
One of Calgary’s first roasters – a few locations – two are in walking distance – Ramsey – 30 min walk – Victoria Park – 30 min walk and in the fall there will be one right in Inglewood.
This is a bit of a drive and you’ll need to google map it, but the owner won 3rd place at the International Barista Championships – if you enjoy coffee you will not regret the drive.
34 recommandé par les habitants
Monogram Coffee
4814 16 St SW
34 recommandé par les habitants
This is a bit of a drive and you’ll need to google map it, but the owner won 3rd place at the International Barista Championships – if you enjoy coffee you will not regret the drive.
Most likely requires a reservation and is about $$ for brunch…but my oh my it’s a beautiful little spot – a bit of a walk – about 60 mins along the river.
134 recommandé par les habitants
River Cafe
134 recommandé par les habitants
Most likely requires a reservation and is about $$ for brunch…but my oh my it’s a beautiful little spot – a bit of a walk – about 60 mins along the river.
A great diner with fantastic food – but you will need a car to get there.
68 recommandé par les habitants
diner deluxe
804 Edmonton Trail
68 recommandé par les habitants
A great diner with fantastic food – but you will need a car to get there.
Classic diner food about a 15-20 min walk through Inglewood and Ramsey.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Red’s Diner In Ramsay
1101 8 St SE
41 recommandé par les habitants
Classic diner food about a 15-20 min walk through Inglewood and Ramsey.
Awesome busy patio. Huge beer selection – busy patio – about a 45 min walk and 15 minute drive
88 recommandé par les habitants
National on 17th
550 17 Ave SW
88 recommandé par les habitants
Awesome busy patio. Huge beer selection – busy patio – about a 45 min walk and 15 minute drive
Bakery with a full menu and a patio – just a bit down the road from National on 17th – 60 minute walk - 15 minute drive
14 recommandé par les habitants
Corbeaux Bakehouse
730 17 Ave SW
14 recommandé par les habitants
Bakery with a full menu and a patio – just a bit down the road from National on 17th – 60 minute walk - 15 minute drive
This lovely restaurant is on 17th Ave – great Spanish influenced tapas – and fantastic cocktails
47 recommandé par les habitants
Ox Bar de Tapas
47 recommandé par les habitants
This lovely restaurant is on 17th Ave – great Spanish influenced tapas – and fantastic cocktails
A highly rated and lesser known place on 17th Ave. Incredible food with local ingredients – amazing cocktails
23 recommandé par les habitants
MARKET
718 17 Ave SW
23 recommandé par les habitants
A highly rated and lesser known place on 17th Ave. Incredible food with local ingredients – amazing cocktails

Sightseeing

Inner city park that is perfect for a picnic – if you are up for adventure talk a long relaxing walk along the river.
419 recommandé par les habitants
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SW
419 recommandé par les habitants
Inner city park that is perfect for a picnic – if you are up for adventure talk a long relaxing walk along the river.

Drinks & Nightlife

Pretty new local brewery with some great beer and fantastic food – you might want to drive, but you can walk – about 60 min
51 recommandé par les habitants
Last Best Brewing & Distilling
607 11 Ave SW
51 recommandé par les habitants
Pretty new local brewery with some great beer and fantastic food – you might want to drive, but you can walk – about 60 min
We love cocktails. If that is also your thing then this tiny place just off of 17th Ave may be great for you. They have a very limited food menu – but fantastic cocktails.
42 recommandé par les habitants
The Milk Tiger Lounge
2004 4 St SW
42 recommandé par les habitants
We love cocktails. If that is also your thing then this tiny place just off of 17th Ave may be great for you. They have a very limited food menu – but fantastic cocktails.
Rather new and it’s owned by a liquor store that is right next door - in a trendy area of town– super busy – there will be a waiting list – great cocktails
78 recommandé par les habitants
Proof
1302 1 St SW
78 recommandé par les habitants
Rather new and it’s owned by a liquor store that is right next door - in a trendy area of town– super busy – there will be a waiting list – great cocktails

Everything Else

The closest gas station to our place, right across the main road. There is different 24 hour station just down the block from here as well.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Centex
3111 Edmonton Trail
8 recommandé par les habitants
The closest gas station to our place, right across the main road. There is different 24 hour station just down the block from here as well.