Guidebook for Calgary
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food everytime with great prices! Local ingredients for the most part and awesome vibe.
27 locals recommend
Merchants Restaurant
2118 33 Ave SWGreat food everytime with great prices! Local ingredients for the most part and awesome vibe.
The Garrison Pub
2040 42 Ave SWDelicious food at affordable prices
Great food and latin dancing on Friday and Saturday nights. Always a great time!
9 locals recommend
Tropical Latin Street Food & Cocktails
1424 17 Ave SWGreat food and latin dancing on Friday and Saturday nights. Always a great time!
Parks & Nature
Great place to take your dog! You and your pup can swim in the river and walk a beautiful trail. There are outdoor BBQs and a nice playground for kids!
32 locals recommend
Sandy Beach Park
4500 14a St SWGreat place to take your dog! You and your pup can swim in the river and walk a beautiful trail. There are outdoor BBQs and a nice playground for kids!
Beautiful walking trails along the reservoir. You can also rent kayaks and canoes here.
79 locals recommend
Glenmore Reservoir
Beautiful walking trails along the reservoir. You can also rent kayaks and canoes here.
Glenmore Athletic Park
5300 19 St SWBEST offleash dog park! Always friendly dogs and owners in this area.
Entertainment & Activities
Great large movie theatre complete with games. Note: Show up for your movie early or pre-purchase tickets online.
39 locals recommend
Scotiabank Theatre Chinook
6455 Macleod Trail SWGreat large movie theatre complete with games. Note: Show up for your movie early or pre-purchase tickets online.
Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park
572 Aero Dr NETrampolining!!! SO MUCH FUN!! I highly recommend!
Calaway Park
245033 Range Rd 33So much fun for all ages!
Essentials
Safeway Garrison Woods
2425 34 Ave SWAffordable liquor store and right next to your groceries
Superstore has the best of everything and is super affordable. They carry the Joe Fresh clothing line which is nice for men, women and children at great prices. This is also the best affordable place to grab your groceries
27 locals recommend
Real Canadian Superstore
5858 Signal Hill Centre SWSuperstore has the best of everything and is super affordable. They carry the Joe Fresh clothing line which is nice for men, women and children at great prices. This is also the best affordable place to grab your groceries
Fabulous gym, pool, running track, climbing wall, TRX, yoga etc. AWESOME FACILITY and drop-ins are welcome. Make sure you check their schedule online before you go.
http://www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/Recreation/FacilityInformation/index.htm
16 locals recommend
Mount Royal University
4825 Mt Royal Gate SWFabulous gym, pool, running track, climbing wall, TRX, yoga etc. AWESOME FACILITY and drop-ins are welcome. Make sure you check their schedule online before you go.
http://www.mtroyal.ca/CampusServices/Recreation/FacilityInformation/index.htm
BEST HOT YOGA IN CALGARY!!! I promise you will love it!!
9 locals recommend
HotShop Hot Yoga Victoria Park
132 13 Ave SWBEST HOT YOGA IN CALGARY!!! I promise you will love it!!
BEST COFFEE IN CALGARY - Ask for the De la paz and you will not be disappointed. Also sells a lot of local goodies that you will want to check out!
61 locals recommend
Lukes Drug Mart
112 4 St NEBEST COFFEE IN CALGARY - Ask for the De la paz and you will not be disappointed. Also sells a lot of local goodies that you will want to check out!
Great affordable pace to get your nails done. Make sure you call and make an appointment!
T & K Nail Spa
2770 32 Ave NEGreat affordable pace to get your nails done. Make sure you call and make an appointment!
Canine Companion Clinic
1400 20 St SWBEST VET IN CALGARY! She is very compassionate
VCA Canada Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre
7140 12 St SEBest 24 hour pet hospital
Food Scene
Spot On Kitchen & Bar
2 Richard Way SWGreat food at decent prices. Nice atmosphere and good patio in the summer.
Nick's Catering, Pizza & Steaks
2711 14 St SWBEST SEAFOOD in Calgary! Always tastes fresh.
Globefish Marda Loop
2009 33 Ave SWBEST SUSHI in Calgary
Shopping
Great stores including Nordstrom, The Bay, Little Burgundy, Apple and much much more! Try and get there early on weekends as parking can be a bit of a challenge.
235 locals recommend
6455 Macleod Trail SW
6455 Macleod Trail SWGreat stores including Nordstrom, The Bay, Little Burgundy, Apple and much much more! Try and get there early on weekends as parking can be a bit of a challenge.
Great mall if your on a budget. Forever 21, Gap Outlet, Coach outlet, Banana Republic etc. are all here!
This is a very busy mall so make sure you are prepared for large crowds.
307 locals recommend
CrossIron Mills
261055 Crossiron BlvdGreat mall if your on a budget. Forever 21, Gap Outlet, Coach outlet, Banana Republic etc. are all here!
This is a very busy mall so make sure you are prepared for large crowds.
CF Market Mall
3625 Shaganappi Trail NWA little less busy than Chinook. Great stores!
Arts & Culture
Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SEAmazing museum, great for all ages.
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
205 8 Ave SEGreat live music. World renowned.