Tara’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Calgaryn eläintarha
TELUS Spark
Walking distance (1 - 3 blocks) - this park has a beautiful look out over the city, playground and water park for kids and an off leash dog area. Well worth the brief walk to check it out
31 paikallista suosittelee
Rotary-puisto
617 1 St NEWalking distance (1 - 3 blocks) - this park has a beautiful look out over the city, playground and water park for kids and an off leash dog area. Well worth the brief walk to check it out
Walking distance (10 minutes) - Walk along the ridge overlooking the Bow River and downtown Calgary and enjoy the million dollar views. This is also a great place to exercise with many people running and biking along Crescent Road.
32 paikallista suosittelee
McHugh Bluff Park
Walking distance (10 minutes) - Walk along the ridge overlooking the Bow River and downtown Calgary and enjoy the million dollar views. This is also a great place to exercise with many people running and biking along Crescent Road.
This is an island park in the Bow River. There are often events, concerts and other activities in the area. Plus, it connects into Calgary’s bike paths.
Prince's Island, Calgary, AB, Kanada
This is an island park in the Bow River. There are often events, concerts and other activities in the area. Plus, it connects into Calgary’s bike paths.
St. Patrick's Island
1300 Zoo Rd NENice park and city trail system to explore
Food scene
Walking distance. (1-3 blocks) - This is a small local brewery and only about a block away. They have frequently changing options on tap, a small menu and a nice patio.
7 paikallista suosittelee
Two Pillars Brewery
910 Centre St NEWalking distance. (1-3 blocks) - This is a small local brewery and only about a block away. They have frequently changing options on tap, a small menu and a nice patio.
Walking distance (1 - 3 blocks) - This is a great local coffee shop and only a block or so from the house. Their hours are odd, seemingly closed more often than they are open, but the coffee is good if you can get it. Check their website before you go.
11 paikallista suosittelee
Sought and Found Coffee Roasters
916 Centre St NWalking distance (1 - 3 blocks) - This is a great local coffee shop and only a block or so from the house. Their hours are odd, seemingly closed more often than they are open, but the coffee is good if you can get it. Check their website before you go.
Rau Bistro: Vietnamese Street Food
806 Centre Street NorthWalking Distance (1 - 3 blocks) - very yummy Vietnamese food!
Walking distance (1 - 3 blocks) - Popular burger place in Calgary
40 paikallista suosittelee
Boogie's Burgers
908 Edmonton TrailWalking distance (1 - 3 blocks) - Popular burger place in Calgary
Walking distance (1 - 3 blocks) - This is a good local breakfast spot.
68 paikallista suosittelee
diner deluxe
804 Edmonton TrailWalking distance (1 - 3 blocks) - This is a good local breakfast spot.
Walking distance (1 - 3 blocks) - A spot for a drink and to sit on a patio. The food is basic pub grub.
12 paikallista suosittelee
Fiddler's Courtyard
723 Edmonton TrailWalking distance (1 - 3 blocks) - A spot for a drink and to sit on a patio. The food is basic pub grub.
Walking Distance (1 - 3 blocks) - Authentic Mexican street food
9 paikallista suosittelee
Taqueria El Charrito
808 Edmonton TrailWalking Distance (1 - 3 blocks) - Authentic Mexican street food
Walking distance (1 - 3 blocks) - Upscale Italian dining that recently opened. Reservations recommended.
Sorella Trattoria
1036 Centre Street NorthWalking distance (1 - 3 blocks) - Upscale Italian dining that recently opened. Reservations recommended.
Walking Distance (1 - 3 blocks) - Quick and good Indian take-out. You can order on-line ahead of time.
1032 Centre St N
1032 Centre Street NorthWalking Distance (1 - 3 blocks) - Quick and good Indian take-out. You can order on-line ahead of time.
Walking Distance (10 minutes) - This place is a Calgary institution serving burgers and fries. There is no sit down restaurant area but there is a walk up window to order and picnic benches and green space to enjoy your food. I recommend getting a milk shake. Be prepared to wait in-line
79 paikallista suosittelee
Peters' Drive-In
219 16 Ave NEWalking Distance (10 minutes) - This place is a Calgary institution serving burgers and fries. There is no sit down restaurant area but there is a walk up window to order and picnic benches and green space to enjoy your food. I recommend getting a milk shake. Be prepared to wait in-line
Walking distance (10 minutes) - you can walk off the calories from your gelato on the walk back up the Edmonton Trail
Noto Gelato
236 4 Street NortheastWalking distance (10 minutes) - you can walk off the calories from your gelato on the walk back up the Edmonton Trail
Walking distance (15 minutes) - maximum cool spot and likely has anything you could possibly want. They are an excellent coffee shop, record store, small grocery, post office and pharmacy. They also partner with other small businesses and sell delicious baked goods and beautiful plants. And, they offer soft serve ice cream. Well worth the stop.
61 paikallista suosittelee
Lukes Drug Mart
112 4 St NEWalking distance (15 minutes) - maximum cool spot and likely has anything you could possibly want. They are an excellent coffee shop, record store, small grocery, post office and pharmacy. They also partner with other small businesses and sell delicious baked goods and beautiful plants. And, they offer soft serve ice cream. Well worth the stop.
Uber (<5 min) or walk (25 minutes) - Italian food restaurant that is located in an old house. It has a nice patio and good rustic Italian food. Try the meatballs!
21 paikallista suosittelee
La Brezza Ristorante
990 1 Ave NEUber (<5 min) or walk (25 minutes) - Italian food restaurant that is located in an old house. It has a nice patio and good rustic Italian food. Try the meatballs!