Guidebook for Calgary
Arts & Culture
Eau Claire Park Is a great place to see live performers, enjoy pathways by the water and so much more
14 locals recommend
Eau Claire Park
Eau Claire Park Is a great place to see live performers, enjoy pathways by the water and so much more
Plaza Theatre
1133 Kensington Rd NWSmaller setting, eclectic movies for cult fans.
Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SEUnique exhibits and events are always happening at the Glenbow.
Food Scene
Vendome Cafe
940 2 Ave NWBest Coffee and Snacks, They always have good music too
Never disappoints. Oceanas has become my go to for business lunches and dinners. Great food, and a great atmosphere.
Oceana
101 7 St SWNever disappoints. Oceanas has become my go to for business lunches and dinners. Great food, and a great atmosphere.
Oolong Tea House
110 10 St NWSimple and Amazing
Pulcinella
1147 Kensington Crescent NWCause who doesn't love wood fired Pizza?
Quick convenient location with free parking in adjacent lot. Their cafe is the absolute best when you're craving for something bad but want to still be good on your diet.
90 locals recommend
Community Natural Foods
1304 10 Ave SWQuick convenient location with free parking in adjacent lot. Their cafe is the absolute best when you're craving for something bad but want to still be good on your diet.
Fine Dining in a fabulous setting in Prince's Island Park at the epicenter of Calgary. Just a short walk from your apartment.
134 locals recommend
River Cafe
Fine Dining in a fabulous setting in Prince's Island Park at the epicenter of Calgary. Just a short walk from your apartment.
Fionn MacCool's
255 Barclay Parade SWFantastic Place, Great food and Awesome Atmosphere
Pizza is damn near perfect. You can tell when a place takes pride in their ingredients and imports what is necessary to get the right flavour.
18 locals recommend
Posto Pizzeria & Bar
1014 8 St SWPizza is damn near perfect. You can tell when a place takes pride in their ingredients and imports what is necessary to get the right flavour.
Proof
1302 1 St SWHands down the best cocktail lounge in the city in terms of offerings.
Kabuku Downtown
414 3 St SWOne of the better and affordable sushi places in the city!
JOEY Eau Claire
208 Barclay Parade SouthwestGreat patio, and great location for a dinner in the West End.
Top-notch food and cozy atmosphere in the heart of Kensington, just two blocks from your apartment.
30 locals recommend
Vero Bistro Moderne
209 10 St NWTop-notch food and cozy atmosphere in the heart of Kensington, just two blocks from your apartment.
Great cafe for coffee, lunch, or brunch. Just across the Peace Bridge from your apartment
43 locals recommend
Alforno Bakery & Cafe
222 7 St SWGreat cafe for coffee, lunch, or brunch. Just across the Peace Bridge from your apartment
Everything Else
EB 2 Av NW @ 8 St NW station
Closest Bus Stop
TD Canada Trust
152-450 Country Hills Blvd NEAnother popular bank
Cherry Four
1111 Kensington Rd NWHome furnishings
Shopping
Eau Claire Market
200 Barclay Parade SWAlso has a movie theatre
Shoppers Drug Mart
815 17 Ave SWGreat for Quick pick ups while your getting settled
Mobile Q North Hill centre
1632 14 Ave NWThis mall has everything
Sunnyside Natural Market
338 10 St NWUnique food stop
Ridley's Cycle
223 10 St NWGreat place to get a bike for peddling around Calgary
Pages Books On Kensington
1135 Kensington Rd NWUnique books
Livingstone Cavell Extraordinary Toys
1124 Kensington Rd NWGreat little shop
The Rocket
624 17 Ave SWPersonalized apparel
Drinks & Nightlife
Locos Lounge
526d 4 Ave SWGreat service
Container Bar
1129 Kensington Rd NWIt's a bar in an alley! Very trendy.
A favourite with locals and feels like it with its casual atmosphere.
74 locals recommend
Kensington BRZ
203 10A St NWA favourite with locals and feels like it with its casual atmosphere.
Essentials
Safeway Kensington Calgary
410 10 St NWClose to you
Sightseeing
Peace Bridge
Peace BridgeThe park has walking trails, picnic areas, and seasonal local events.
419 locals recommend
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWThe park has walking trails, picnic areas, and seasonal local events.
Great view of the entire city. Has a glass floor for those brave enough to walk on.
757 locals recommend
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWGreat view of the entire city. Has a glass floor for those brave enough to walk on.