Jay’s YYC Guidebook
Sightseeing
Climb up onto the Observation Deck, where you'll experience a spectacular 360° view of the city and the Rocky Mountains. Stand on the glass floor for an unparalleled birds-eye view of the city streets below
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Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWClimb up onto the Observation Deck, where you'll experience a spectacular 360° view of the city and the Rocky Mountains. Stand on the glass floor for an unparalleled birds-eye view of the city streets below
Dog-friendly park with lots of pathways to walk, run and bike. Loads of benches and fire pits scattered throughout the park. You can rent boats, skates etc from the rental shop in the park. There’s also a nice cafe near the water to enjoy a coffee or a light meal. There is even a miniature train for kids that gives a tour of the park.
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Bowness Park
8900 48 Ave NWDog-friendly park with lots of pathways to walk, run and bike. Loads of benches and fire pits scattered throughout the park. You can rent boats, skates etc from the rental shop in the park. There’s also a nice cafe near the water to enjoy a coffee or a light meal. There is even a miniature train for kids that gives a tour of the park.
Learn about Canada’s rich musical history and be sure to book a “behind-the-glass” guided tour where the exhibitions come to life. Book your tour at studiobell.ca where they have a pay-what-you-can admission rate.
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Studio Bell, hem för National Music Centre
850 4 St SELearn about Canada’s rich musical history and be sure to book a “behind-the-glass” guided tour where the exhibitions come to life. Book your tour at studiobell.ca where they have a pay-what-you-can admission rate.
Calgary Zoo
Love the pandas and penguin exhibits.
A great place to go for a walk and take in the sights.
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Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWA great place to go for a walk and take in the sights.
Banff National Park is famous for its surreally coloured lakes, majestic mountains and endless outdoor adventures. Canada's first national park and the world's third, it has a rich heritage as one of the world's most awe-inspiring mountain destinations.
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Banff
Banff National Park is famous for its surreally coloured lakes, majestic mountains and endless outdoor adventures. Canada's first national park and the world's third, it has a rich heritage as one of the world's most awe-inspiring mountain destinations.
Food scene
Fantastic food and amazing staff. Always smiling and happy while providing amazing service. I recommend the (jumbo) chicken shawarma. Just a few blocks south on 4th street.
Aaliya's Pizzeria & Shawarma Café
2015 4 Street SouthwestFantastic food and amazing staff. Always smiling and happy while providing amazing service. I recommend the (jumbo) chicken shawarma. Just a few blocks south on 4th street.
Some of the best pizza in the city. If you go on a Friday night, the lines are long but they can take you phone number and call you when your table is ready so you’re free to grab a drink elsewhere or explore the neighbourhood.
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Una Pizza + Wine 17th Ave SW
618 17 Ave SWSome of the best pizza in the city. If you go on a Friday night, the lines are long but they can take you phone number and call you when your table is ready so you’re free to grab a drink elsewhere or explore the neighbourhood.
National on 10th
341 10 Ave SWThey have bowling :)
Rose & Crown Pub
1503 4 St SWGuinness is on special every day!
Amazing sushi and other Japanese cuisine just a few blocks away!
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Shokunin Izakaya
2016 4 St SWAmazing sushi and other Japanese cuisine just a few blocks away!
Popular spot known for authentic Halifax street food.
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Blowers & Grafton
709 Edmonton TrailPopular spot known for authentic Halifax street food.
A beautiful location with a huge variety of beers and ciders.
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CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown
345 10 Ave SWA beautiful location with a huge variety of beers and ciders.
Terrible name, amazing steaks. Located next to the Calgary Tower, it’s about a 5 min drive or a 20 min walk.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House
115 9 Avenue SoutheastTerrible name, amazing steaks. Located next to the Calgary Tower, it’s about a 5 min drive or a 20 min walk.
I have tried many places in western Canada that claim to have “Halifax style” donairs. This is the only one that does.
King of Donair
503 17 Avenue SouthwestI have tried many places in western Canada that claim to have “Halifax style” donairs. This is the only one that does.
It’s hard to improve on this ice cream! Always satisfying on a hot day.
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Village Ice Cream
431 10 Ave SEIt’s hard to improve on this ice cream! Always satisfying on a hot day.
Great place to watch a game, grab a cold drink and try some of the spiciest chicken in the city!
College Bar
1919 4 Street SouthwestGreat place to watch a game, grab a cold drink and try some of the spiciest chicken in the city!
Shopping
Hundreds of stores, food and entertainment.
Hundreds of shops and services located in southwest Calgary.
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CF Chinook Centre
6455 Macleod TrailHundreds of shops and services located in southwest Calgary.
Hundreds of shops and services located in northwest Calgary.
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CF Market Mall
3625 Shaganappi Trail NWHundreds of shops and services located in northwest Calgary.
lululemon
2308A 4 St SWOnly 3 blocks away.
Retail mall with plenty of food options in Calgary’s downtown core. Just a 15 minute walk.
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Td Square
336 8 Ave SWRetail mall with plenty of food options in Calgary’s downtown core. Just a 15 minute walk.
Over 200 specialty and outlet stores all located on a single floor!
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CrossIron Mills
261055 Crossiron BlvdOver 200 specialty and outlet stores all located on a single floor!
Entertainment
Good selection of pinball machines and some arcade games. Generous food portions and friendly staff.
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PinBar
501 17 Ave SWGood selection of pinball machines and some arcade games. Generous food portions and friendly staff.