Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
OEB has great breakfast is literally two blocks away. Try to arrive early as there is usually a line up! If that fails, try the Blue Diner across the street - amazing food!
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OEB Breakfast Co. Mission
2207 4 St SWOEB has great breakfast is literally two blocks away. Try to arrive early as there is usually a line up! If that fails, try the Blue Diner across the street - amazing food!
Starbucks
951 General Avenue NortheastLooking for a local starbucks? Right down the street!
Don't miss the Charbar in the old Simmons Building - they have a fantastic rooftop patio but need to call first for a reservation. Good food and great views!
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charbar
618 Confluence Way SEDon't miss the Charbar in the old Simmons Building - they have a fantastic rooftop patio but need to call first for a reservation. Good food and great views!
Great breakfast / lunch / dinner or brunch! One block from the house. Always a line up to get in and doesn't disappoint
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Blue Star Diner
809 1 Ave NEGreat breakfast / lunch / dinner or brunch! One block from the house. Always a line up to get in and doesn't disappoint
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great eatery with a private patio and outdoor fireplace (weather permitting) - be sure to grab a drink and an appetizer!
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Cannibale Barbershop & Cocktails
813 1 Ave NEThis is a great eatery with a private patio and outdoor fireplace (weather permitting) - be sure to grab a drink and an appetizer!
Great bar and an attached restaurant. Good food
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Murrieta's West Coast Bar & Grill
808 1 Street SouthwestGreat bar and an attached restaurant. Good food
Sightseeing
Don't miss a trip up the Calgary Tower with new see-through floor. You can also make a reservation to eat in the dining area with a turning floor for 360 degree views (Hint: they also waive the fee up the tower if you are dining in the restaurant)
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Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWDon't miss a trip up the Calgary Tower with new see-through floor. You can also make a reservation to eat in the dining area with a turning floor for 360 degree views (Hint: they also waive the fee up the tower if you are dining in the restaurant)
Parks & Nature
You can see this park from the house. A short walk or bike ride across the river to enjoy the park. Be sure to walk a little further to Fort Calgary and grab a coffee and snack at Citizen's Bakery in the Simmons Building
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St. Patrick's Island
1300 Zoo Rd NEYou can see this park from the house. A short walk or bike ride across the river to enjoy the park. Be sure to walk a little further to Fort Calgary and grab a coffee and snack at Citizen's Bakery in the Simmons Building
Prince's Island has a great restaurant on the island and hosts events all summer long - food / art / music / entertainment. Be sure to check it out. You can easily walk or ride a bike there. We now have rent a bikes in Calgary that you can ride and drop!
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Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWPrince's Island has a great restaurant on the island and hosts events all summer long - food / art / music / entertainment. Be sure to check it out. You can easily walk or ride a bike there. We now have rent a bikes in Calgary that you can ride and drop!
Water park in the summer and ice skating rink in the winter complete with music and hot chocolate!
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Olympic Plaza
228 8 Ave SEWater park in the summer and ice skating rink in the winter complete with music and hot chocolate!
Entertainment & Activities
Don't miss our world class zoo - you can walk over or drive with lots of parking on site. Great for the kids and be sure to check out zoo lights if you are there in the winter
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Calgary Zoo
Don't miss our world class zoo - you can walk over or drive with lots of parking on site. Great for the kids and be sure to check out zoo lights if you are there in the winter
Do not miss a trip to the TELUS Spark and outdoor playground. Your kids will love it! Always a new exhibit. Right next to our Zoo.
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TELUS Spark
Do not miss a trip to the TELUS Spark and outdoor playground. Your kids will love it! Always a new exhibit. Right next to our Zoo.
Journey Yoga Wellness
811 1 Ave NETake a yoga class right down the street! You wont regret feeling zen.
Essentials
Safeway Kensington Calgary
410 10 St NWArts & Culture
Easy walking distance to the Glenbow Museum / Public Library / 8th Avenue Mall for shopping and the Olympic Plaza
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Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SEEasy walking distance to the Glenbow Museum / Public Library / 8th Avenue Mall for shopping and the Olympic Plaza