Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
The Japanese ramen here is better than I've had in Japan. It's very busy though and they are only open from 11AM to 3PM or whenever they run out of a limited number of noodles.
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Shiki Menya
824 1 Ave NEThe Japanese ramen here is better than I've had in Japan. It's very busy though and they are only open from 11AM to 3PM or whenever they run out of a limited number of noodles.
The food here is fantastic. It's a great selection of western food but with a laidback classy feel. If they have the Brussel Sprouts with Bacon - try it!
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The Nash
925 11 St SEThe food here is fantastic. It's a great selection of western food but with a laidback classy feel. If they have the Brussel Sprouts with Bacon - try it!
The food here is pretty good and it's close to home. Usually, you'll have to wait around but it's never too long. Worth checking out if you're into breakfast!
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Blue Star Diner
809 1 Ave NEThe food here is pretty good and it's close to home. Usually, you'll have to wait around but it's never too long. Worth checking out if you're into breakfast!
Great steaks here, moderately priced and the service is phenomenal.
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - 4th Avenue
320 4 Ave SWGreat steaks here, moderately priced and the service is phenomenal.
A smoke house with cooked meats and should keep you entertained for a while. If you go here, try the "smokestack creamed corn"
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Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey
1136 Kensington Rd NWA smoke house with cooked meats and should keep you entertained for a while. If you go here, try the "smokestack creamed corn"
My favourite sushi place in town. The rolls are big and tasty, plus the environment is quiet.
Towa Sushi
2116 4 St SWMy favourite sushi place in town. The rolls are big and tasty, plus the environment is quiet.
Sightseeing
This is a great place to see a view of the downtown core and the Rocky mountains.
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Crescent Heights
This is a great place to see a view of the downtown core and the Rocky mountains.
The famous Calgary tower. The top floor has a glass floor where you can give yourself a good scare.
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Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWThe famous Calgary tower. The top floor has a glass floor where you can give yourself a good scare.
Kensington is very similar to 17th ave, but isn't necessarily a strip. It's right next to the Bow River and when you cross the street you'll be met with tons of shops, cafes, and restaurants.
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Kensington Road Northwest
Kensington Road NorthwestKensington is very similar to 17th ave, but isn't necessarily a strip. It's right next to the Bow River and when you cross the street you'll be met with tons of shops, cafes, and restaurants.
Parks & Nature
A park that lines up along the 'bow river' and often times you'll find interesting activities here.
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Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWA park that lines up along the 'bow river' and often times you'll find interesting activities here.
This is a great garden to check out because it's inside of the CORE shopping mall. Which is our biggest mall downtown. It's not very busy, but has enough entertainment to consider swinging by. Especially if you're downtown already.
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Devonian Gardens
317 7 Ave SWThis is a great garden to check out because it's inside of the CORE shopping mall. Which is our biggest mall downtown. It's not very busy, but has enough entertainment to consider swinging by. Especially if you're downtown already.
Entertainment & Activities
The Calgary Zoo is one train stop away from the unit. Heading away from Downtown,
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Calgary Zoo
The Calgary Zoo is one train stop away from the unit. Heading away from Downtown,
You're one stop away from the Telus Science Centre. On Thursday nights they have an adult night for fun and a few drinks over science!
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TELUS Spark
You're one stop away from the Telus Science Centre. On Thursday nights they have an adult night for fun and a few drinks over science!
Essentials
A neighbourhood convenience store with tons of character and music records.
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Lukes Drug Mart
112 4 St NEA neighbourhood convenience store with tons of character and music records.
Your every day 7-11. Just a few blocks away from the house. I would drive if it's not very nice outside, but walkable if the weather is sunny.
711 1 Ave NE
711 1 Avenue NortheastYour every day 7-11. Just a few blocks away from the house. I would drive if it's not very nice outside, but walkable if the weather is sunny.
Getting Around
Budget Car Rental nearby. Take the train downtown and stop at the 1 ave station.
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Budget Car & Truck Rental
3328 26 St NEBudget Car Rental nearby. Take the train downtown and stop at the 1 ave station.
Shopping
A strip where you can find food, people watch, and find a few boutique retailers. It's mostly food and drinks here though.
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17 Avenue Southwest
17 Avenue SouthwestA strip where you can find food, people watch, and find a few boutique retailers. It's mostly food and drinks here though.
The biggest mall within our city limits. There's pretty much everything you need here so if you're going to stop at a mall in the city, this would be the one!
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CF Chinook Centre
6455 Macleod TrailThe biggest mall within our city limits. There's pretty much everything you need here so if you're going to stop at a mall in the city, this would be the one!