Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
2047 34 Ave SWGreat food, great company
Authentic traditional Italian pizza served in a casual, modern setting, made with the finest imported ingredients.
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Pulcinella
1147 Kensington Crescent NWAuthentic traditional Italian pizza served in a casual, modern setting, made with the finest imported ingredients.
Flagship store of a local bakery specializing in gourmet cupcakes, cookies and cakes. Special orders and delivery available. 1107 Kensington Rd NW, 403-270-2728, cravecupcakes.ca
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Crave Cookies and Cupcakes
57 Crowfoot Terrace NWFlagship store of a local bakery specializing in gourmet cupcakes, cookies and cakes. Special orders and delivery available. 1107 Kensington Rd NW, 403-270-2728, cravecupcakes.ca
This hybrid steakhouse and cocktail lounge features prime steak from local farms, cooked on an infrared grill. 107 – 10A St NW, 403-670-6873, modernsteak.ca
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Modern Steak Kensington
107 10A St NWThis hybrid steakhouse and cocktail lounge features prime steak from local farms, cooked on an infrared grill. 107 – 10A St NW, 403-670-6873, modernsteak.ca
Cheap, greasy, yummy chicken! Infamously famous in Calgary.
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Chicken On The Way
1443 Kensington Rd NWCheap, greasy, yummy chicken! Infamously famous in Calgary.
Some of the best ice cream selections you will find in Calgary with options for Vegan or Dairy Free too! Long line ups but that's part of the fun! ;)
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Made By Marcus
221 19 St NWSome of the best ice cream selections you will find in Calgary with options for Vegan or Dairy Free too! Long line ups but that's part of the fun! ;)
Entertainment & Activities
The real-life gaming trend is brought to Calgary with four interactive escape rooms designed by gaming industry leaders from Osaka, Japan. www.trapped.ca
Trapped Escape Room Calgary
1139 Kensington Rd NWThe real-life gaming trend is brought to Calgary with four interactive escape rooms designed by gaming industry leaders from Osaka, Japan. www.trapped.ca
Screening everything from silver screen hits to cult classic films for the past 75 years, The Plaza is a local legend among Calgary movie theatres. Available for special event booking. 1133 Kensington Rd NW, 403-283-2222, theplaza.ca
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Plaza Theatre
1133 Kensington Rd NWScreening everything from silver screen hits to cult classic films for the past 75 years, The Plaza is a local legend among Calgary movie theatres. Available for special event booking. 1133 Kensington Rd NW, 403-283-2222, theplaza.ca
Shopping
This boutique toy shop has everything from tin and clockwork trinkets, to Britains Miniatures, Marklin trains, collector dolls and Wilesco steam engines.1124 Kensington Rd NW, 403-270-4165, extraordinarytoys.com
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Livingstone Cavell Extraordinary Toys
1124 Kensington Rd NWThis boutique toy shop has everything from tin and clockwork trinkets, to Britains Miniatures, Marklin trains, collector dolls and Wilesco steam engines.1124 Kensington Rd NW, 403-270-4165, extraordinarytoys.com
This colorful street market sells food and handicrafts and is popular for its restaurants, walkways and movie theatre.
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Eau Claire Market
200 Barclay Parade SWThis colorful street market sells food and handicrafts and is popular for its restaurants, walkways and movie theatre.
Parks & Nature
Riley Park is a beautiful destination park in northwest Calgary within walking distance from the Kensington shopping district. The park contains a cricket pitch, wading pool and the Senator Patrick Burns Memorial Rock Garden.
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Riley Park
800 12 St NWRiley Park is a beautiful destination park in northwest Calgary within walking distance from the Kensington shopping district. The park contains a cricket pitch, wading pool and the Senator Patrick Burns Memorial Rock Garden.
One of the most beautiful urban parks in Western Canada!
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Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWOne of the most beautiful urban parks in Western Canada!
Nose Hill Park
6465 14 St NWLargest city park in western canada
A great place for families or active individuals. Have a family BBQ or Picnic, enjoy miles of walking/hiking trails in the Douglas Fir Trail, and play by the river on the rocky beach.
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Edworthy Park
5050 Spruce Dr SWA great place for families or active individuals. Have a family BBQ or Picnic, enjoy miles of walking/hiking trails in the Douglas Fir Trail, and play by the river on the rocky beach.
Getting Around
The Bow River Pathway system includes about 850km of regional pathways and 95km of trails - all about 1 block from this Suite! Best access is to head East along Broadview Rd, through the tunnel at the end of the block and up/over the bridge.
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Bow River Pathway
Bow River PathwayThe Bow River Pathway system includes about 850km of regional pathways and 95km of trails - all about 1 block from this Suite! Best access is to head East along Broadview Rd, through the tunnel at the end of the block and up/over the bridge.
A nice 20-25 min walk to this LRT station which will take you to Downtown
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Sunnyside Station sb
A nice 20-25 min walk to this LRT station which will take you to Downtown
Drinks & Nightlife
The old Legion is given new life as a hip restaurant and pub in the heart of West Kensington.
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1918 Tap and Table
1918 Kensington Rd NWThe old Legion is given new life as a hip restaurant and pub in the heart of West Kensington.
This is a cute local hangout pub that has been in the area for ever!
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Kensington BRZ
203 10A St NWThis is a cute local hangout pub that has been in the area for ever!
Good food, cold beer and a great patio for people-watching in summer. Allows kids before 9pm.
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Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
2047 34 Ave SWGood food, cold beer and a great patio for people-watching in summer. Allows kids before 9pm.
Sightseeing
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWOur Suite is steps away from the Bow River where guests can enjoy a peaceful stroll along the incredible pathway system. Grab a Lime or Bird Scooter or electric bike for a faster journey!
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Bow River
Our Suite is steps away from the Bow River where guests can enjoy a peaceful stroll along the incredible pathway system. Grab a Lime or Bird Scooter or electric bike for a faster journey!
Banff is very accessible from our location - turn right and follow Memorial Drive all the way to Banff as it naturally turns into the highway. An unforgettable destination - don’t forget Canmore and Lake Louise!
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Banff
Banff is very accessible from our location - turn right and follow Memorial Drive all the way to Banff as it naturally turns into the highway. An unforgettable destination - don’t forget Canmore and Lake Louise!
You’ll love Canmore as it is a more local (less-touristic) version of Banff. The local vibe is laid back and casual but look carefully and you can find luxurious accommodations and restaurants. Many excellent hikes near Canmore!
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Canmore
You’ll love Canmore as it is a more local (less-touristic) version of Banff. The local vibe is laid back and casual but look carefully and you can find luxurious accommodations and restaurants. Many excellent hikes near Canmore!
An international destination - Lake Louise is one of the most gorgeous places in the world! Try the easy hike to the Tea Hut for a small adventure!
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Lake Louise
Lake Louise Lakeshore TrailAn international destination - Lake Louise is one of the most gorgeous places in the world! Try the easy hike to the Tea Hut for a small adventure!