Amber’s Guide To Calgary
Where To Eat
With so many options in Calgary, let me help you narrow it down with a few of my favourite places to eat!
Ten Foot Henry
1209 1 St SWA little mix of everything with a really trendy atmosphere!
You absolutely cannot leave without trying Alberta Beef.
A bit on the pricier side, but worth every penny!
18 locals recommend
Ruth's Chris Steak House
115 9 Avenue SoutheastYou absolutely cannot leave without trying Alberta Beef.
A bit on the pricier side, but worth every penny!
If you love beer and good times, this is the place for you!
Try to snag a spot on their beautiful rooftop patio in the summer months!
109 locals recommend
National on 10th
341 10 Ave SWIf you love beer and good times, this is the place for you!
Try to snag a spot on their beautiful rooftop patio in the summer months!
Sushi with a mix of fun! It's always a good time when you enter Kinjo. The staff is interactive, lively and make sure everyone is laughing. The ladies even get a sweet surprise at the end of your visit!
30 locals recommend
KINJO Sushi & Grill
150 Millrise Blvd SWSushi with a mix of fun! It's always a good time when you enter Kinjo. The staff is interactive, lively and make sure everyone is laughing. The ladies even get a sweet surprise at the end of your visit!
Where To Drink
Calgary has a diverse night life, but can be confusing to navigate! I've created a list for the casual drinker, the cocktail appreciator & the party animal!
Cleaver is an all time favourite if you love a good cocktail. They put passion and creativity into every drink they make!
34 locals recommend
Cleaver
524 17 Ave SWCleaver is an all time favourite if you love a good cocktail. They put passion and creativity into every drink they make!
For more of a wild night Cowboys is a must! A mixture of country, hip hop, old school & new school, you're always guaranteed a good time.
53 locals recommend
Cowboys Casino
421 12 Ave SEFor more of a wild night Cowboys is a must! A mixture of country, hip hop, old school & new school, you're always guaranteed a good time.
Right in the middle of the downtown night life, this pub offers just about something for everyone!
147 locals recommend
The Ship & Anchor
534 17 Ave SWRight in the middle of the downtown night life, this pub offers just about something for everyone!
Outdoor Exploring
If you're in town for a short time or a long time, here is a list of must sees for the wandering soul!
Prince's Island Park is a one stop shop. You can rent rollerblades or bikes and stroll alongside the river. The instagram famous "Peace Bridge" is near by as well.
You can feed the geese, listen to live music, or a free play in the park, grab some ice cream or hang out on the patios of near by bars and restaurants!
419 locals recommend
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWPrince's Island Park is a one stop shop. You can rent rollerblades or bikes and stroll alongside the river. The instagram famous "Peace Bridge" is near by as well.
You can feed the geese, listen to live music, or a free play in the park, grab some ice cream or hang out on the patios of near by bars and restaurants!
If you have an extra day or two to spare, you can not leave Calgary without a day trip tp Banff! The options are endless once you make your way to the mountains. Short hikes, Summits, paddle boarding, boat rentals, stroll into town (don't skip out on the candy store!) & so much more!
614 locals recommend
Banff
If you have an extra day or two to spare, you can not leave Calgary without a day trip tp Banff! The options are endless once you make your way to the mountains. Short hikes, Summits, paddle boarding, boat rentals, stroll into town (don't skip out on the candy store!) & so much more!
Lake Louise is the lake you see in the background on the Ellen Degeneres Show sometimes. This is a MUST see!
A 2 hour drive from the city and you are completely taken back by its tranquility. Bring your camera!
371 locals recommend
Lake Louise
Lake Louise Lakeshore TrailLake Louise is the lake you see in the background on the Ellen Degeneres Show sometimes. This is a MUST see!
A 2 hour drive from the city and you are completely taken back by its tranquility. Bring your camera!
If it's a nice day and you have a few hours to kill, these are the guys you want to connect with! Depending on where you start, it's about a 3 hour float down the Bow River. They will even arrange a pick up/drop off for you!
16 locals recommend
Lazy Day Raft Rentals
720 3 St NWIf it's a nice day and you have a few hours to kill, these are the guys you want to connect with! Depending on where you start, it's about a 3 hour float down the Bow River. They will even arrange a pick up/drop off for you!
Explore The City
If you are here for a good time not a long time, I have made a list of things you can explore within our beautiful city!
NEW TO CALGARY! This ain't your average library. Pictures just do not do this place justice. If you appreciate literature, architecture, or just need a new Instagram photo. The NEW Central Library needs to be on your list!
148 locals recommend
Central Library
800 3 St SENEW TO CALGARY! This ain't your average library. Pictures just do not do this place justice. If you appreciate literature, architecture, or just need a new Instagram photo. The NEW Central Library needs to be on your list!
For all of your shopping needs! Right in the heart of Downtown Calgary, this shopping centre has everything for everyone! Make sure to check out the Botanical Garden on the top floor!
310 locals recommend
Core Shopping
324 8 Ave SWFor all of your shopping needs! Right in the heart of Downtown Calgary, this shopping centre has everything for everyone! Make sure to check out the Botanical Garden on the top floor!
For the sweet tooth! With every dessert under the sun paired with a tea or a coffee, I promise you won't leave this place without a smile!
48 locals recommend
Purple Perk The
2212 4 St SWFor the sweet tooth! With every dessert under the sun paired with a tea or a coffee, I promise you won't leave this place without a smile!