B&B BluePrint Guidebook
EATS
This is a full guide of restaurants that are highly recommended in the downtown core of Calgary. I hope this helps you during your stay and provides a more fulfilling (YES by filling your stomach!) experience
High quality food, large portions and very friendly service! A must visit here to dine in or take out.
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Grumans Catering and Delicatessen
2288 11 Ave SEHigh quality food, large portions and very friendly service! A must visit here to dine in or take out.
If you like sushi and do not want to travel far this will be a must visit! It is located in the main floor of Keynote 2 for your convenience.
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Haru Sushi & Grill
227 11 Ave SEIf you like sushi and do not want to travel far this will be a must visit! It is located in the main floor of Keynote 2 for your convenience.
This is a great spot if you are looking for a romantic night out or even celebrating with friends! Very professional service and tasteful atmosphere.
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Teatro Ristorante
200 8 Ave SEThis is a great spot if you are looking for a romantic night out or even celebrating with friends! Very professional service and tasteful atmosphere.
Village ice cream is a great spot to get your dessert fill on a hot day or even a quiet evening with family or friends!
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Village Ice Cream
431 10 Ave SEVillage ice cream is a great spot to get your dessert fill on a hot day or even a quiet evening with family or friends!
Upscale option for modern takes on Mexican street eats, plus unique cocktails & a late-night menu.
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Native Tongues Taqueria
235 12 Ave SWUpscale option for modern takes on Mexican street eats, plus unique cocktails & a late-night menu.
Dim the lights and have yourself the BEST steak in Calgary! Highly recommend for a night out with friends/family or couples.
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Vintage Chophouse and Tavern
320 11 Avenue SouthwestDim the lights and have yourself the BEST steak in Calgary! Highly recommend for a night out with friends/family or couples.
Awesome food, great atmosphere and decor, super friendly and quick service!"
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Sukiyaki House
207 9 Ave SWAwesome food, great atmosphere and decor, super friendly and quick service!"
Enjoy a nice day on Prince's Island Park and venture to Joey Eau Claire for some delicious food and drinks!
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JOEY Eau Claire
208 Barclay Parade SouthwestEnjoy a nice day on Prince's Island Park and venture to Joey Eau Claire for some delicious food and drinks!
Quick service, entertaining staff and delicious food all add to the experience.
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Japanese Village
317 10 Ave SWQuick service, entertaining staff and delicious food all add to the experience.
One of the more highly regarded restaurants in the city, you will almost certainly need a reservation a day in advance. Food is excellent, on the more expensive side certainly but it's not obscene.
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Ten Foot Henry
1209 1 St SWOne of the more highly regarded restaurants in the city, you will almost certainly need a reservation a day in advance. Food is excellent, on the more expensive side certainly but it's not obscene.
Delicious breakfast and lunch menus! Very quiet and relaxed environment.
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Red's Diner
1415 4 St SWDelicious breakfast and lunch menus! Very quiet and relaxed environment.
That's right! its burger BACKWARDS! WEll put together and tasting burgers. But wait till you see and taste the milkshakes. This will be a place you won't forget.
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REGRUB - Beltline
625 11 Ave SWThat's right! its burger BACKWARDS! WEll put together and tasting burgers. But wait till you see and taste the milkshakes. This will be a place you won't forget.
This place has been a favorite for me for the last 5 years! Tasty breakfast and lunch menu offered. Provides an excellent spot for business meetings or just hanging out with friends.
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Holy Grill
827 10 Ave SWThis place has been a favorite for me for the last 5 years! Tasty breakfast and lunch menu offered. Provides an excellent spot for business meetings or just hanging out with friends.
This is a great spot to grab coffee, breakfast or lunch. All the classics on the food menu with a little twist on everything. Be sure to give their eggs benny a try!
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The Beltliner
243 12 Ave SWThis is a great spot to grab coffee, breakfast or lunch. All the classics on the food menu with a little twist on everything. Be sure to give their eggs benny a try!
This place is very special! I have spent a number of afternoons and evenings here. This local chain started in SASK! With great service, locally brewed beer and great food (TRY A POUTINE!) you will be sure to enjoy!
Leopold’s Tavern Calgary - Beltline
1201 1 St SWThis place is very special! I have spent a number of afternoons and evenings here. This local chain started in SASK! With great service, locally brewed beer and great food (TRY A POUTINE!) you will be sure to enjoy!
Great place to grab a drink and food! They have an excellent rooftop patio, so if it is a nice day make sure you stop by!
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charbar
618 Confluence Way SEGreat place to grab a drink and food! They have an excellent rooftop patio, so if it is a nice day make sure you stop by!
Panago Pizza
609 6 Ave SEGreat pizza for pick up or delivery! Perfect for a night in eating.
The BEST coffee in Calgary. Enjoy this hip place located in the Simmon's building with Char Bar as well.
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Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters - Simmons Building Cafe
618 Confluence Way SEThe BEST coffee in Calgary. Enjoy this hip place located in the Simmon's building with Char Bar as well.
SHOPPING
These are the major shopping centers located in Calgary. They are all a must see. If you are an outlet mall shopper looking for deals be sure not to miss out on the themed Cross Iron Mills!
Great location and amazing place with variety of stores and food options! High end stores and within walking distance from our stays. Also accessible from city C-train transit. Do not miss out on experiencing the Devonian Garden's which are located on the top floor of the CORE shopping center.
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Core Shopping
324 8 Ave SWGreat location and amazing place with variety of stores and food options! High end stores and within walking distance from our stays. Also accessible from city C-train transit. Do not miss out on experiencing the Devonian Garden's which are located on the top floor of the CORE shopping center.
Chinook Centre is the largest shopping mall in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is located near the geographic centre of the city on Macleod Trail, north of Glenmore Trail about 5 km south of downtown, and three blocks west of the Chinook C-Train station. Great variety of stores and restaurants. There is also the Chinook Cinemas if you are looking for a night out to catch some screen time!
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CF Chinook Centar
6455 Macleod TrailChinook Centre is the largest shopping mall in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is located near the geographic centre of the city on Macleod Trail, north of Glenmore Trail about 5 km south of downtown, and three blocks west of the Chinook C-Train station. Great variety of stores and restaurants. There is also the Chinook Cinemas if you are looking for a night out to catch some screen time!
This is the ULTIMATE OUTLET MALL. One of the largest shopping centers in Western Canada. It has everything you need in an outlet mall including a cinema, themed experiences. Get ready to do some walking because this will take you a half a day to venture. It is located about 25 minutes from the Calgary city CORE just past the airport.
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CrossIron Mills
261055 Crossiron BlvdThis is the ULTIMATE OUTLET MALL. One of the largest shopping centers in Western Canada. It has everything you need in an outlet mall including a cinema, themed experiences. Get ready to do some walking because this will take you a half a day to venture. It is located about 25 minutes from the Calgary city CORE just past the airport.
PARKS
Calgary has some of the nicest park a city has to offer. If you have a bike or enjoy running you can really see a lot that Calgary's nature has to offer.
Prince's Island has stunning views of the heart of Calgary. It provides a great escape from the busy streets. This is a must visit during the spring, summer and fall!
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Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWPrince's Island has stunning views of the heart of Calgary. It provides a great escape from the busy streets. This is a must visit during the spring, summer and fall!
Home of the Historic Calgary Library! Excellent place to relax, take a load off and enjoy the scenery.
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Memorial Park Library
1221 2 St SWHome of the Historic Calgary Library! Excellent place to relax, take a load off and enjoy the scenery.
Nose Hill Park is the fourth largest urban park in Canada, and one of the largest urban parks in North America. It is great for biking, walking or running. Provides a great escape if you are looking to get out of the downtown core.
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Nose Hill Park
6465 14 St NWNose Hill Park is the fourth largest urban park in Canada, and one of the largest urban parks in North America. It is great for biking, walking or running. Provides a great escape if you are looking to get out of the downtown core.
Stunning river and skyline views. If you are feeling adventurous you can ride a bike along the river (About 2 km) from the downtown core to enjoy some peace and quiet in Edworthy Park!
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Edworthy Park
5050 Spruce Dr SWStunning river and skyline views. If you are feeling adventurous you can ride a bike along the river (About 2 km) from the downtown core to enjoy some peace and quiet in Edworthy Park!
MUST DO'S
They may be the "Original" things to do while in Calgary but are still some of my favorite. Check these places out, I guarantee you will have a great time.
Calgary Zoo is a MUST DO if you are travelling through Calgary in the Spring/Summer/Fall. You can spend the entire day here exploring and seeing expotic animals like Panda's, Lions, Diraffes you name it! It is located along the river off the C-train transit and and is close to the downtown CORE. NO EXCUSES get down here and check it out!
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Zoološki vrt u Calgaryju
Calgary Zoo is a MUST DO if you are travelling through Calgary in the Spring/Summer/Fall. You can spend the entire day here exploring and seeing expotic animals like Panda's, Lions, Diraffes you name it! It is located along the river off the C-train transit and and is close to the downtown CORE. NO EXCUSES get down here and check it out!
One of Calgary's ICONIC landmarks be sure to check it out. It has a rotating restaurant at the top.... YES a roating restaurant. Enjoy a nice dinner and wine while taking in the mountain, city and skyline views.
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Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWOne of Calgary's ICONIC landmarks be sure to check it out. It has a rotating restaurant at the top.... YES a roating restaurant. Enjoy a nice dinner and wine while taking in the mountain, city and skyline views.
LATE NIGHTS
If you are looking for a late night out with friends be sure you hit up one of these spots!
For a night out on the town make sure you don't miss out on Cowboys Casino. Gambling, dance club, restaurants with great food. Only a short walk from the Saddledome located in the heart of Stampede Park.
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Cowboys Casino
421 12 Ave SEFor a night out on the town make sure you don't miss out on Cowboys Casino. Gambling, dance club, restaurants with great food. Only a short walk from the Saddledome located in the heart of Stampede Park.
This HOT spot is a ARCADE BAR. Yes that's right. Not only can you enjoy a few drinks with friends but you can show off your competitive edge, dance and just laugh the night away.
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Greta Bar
213 10 Ave SWThis HOT spot is a ARCADE BAR. Yes that's right. Not only can you enjoy a few drinks with friends but you can show off your competitive edge, dance and just laugh the night away.
NEIGHBORHOODS
These areas are home to some of the best local shops, restaurants and bars. If you are here in the summer months enjoys a cold beverage on the patios!
This is the infamous "Stephen Ave" located in the core of downtown. This avenue serves as a great place to grab a bite to eat, experience local culture in the spring-fall months, and you can also enjoy a late night out with friends/family at many of the most popular Calgary bars/clubs.
8 Avenue Southwest
8 Avenue SouthwestThis is the infamous "Stephen Ave" located in the core of downtown. This avenue serves as a great place to grab a bite to eat, experience local culture in the spring-fall months, and you can also enjoy a late night out with friends/family at many of the most popular Calgary bars/clubs.
This is a HOT spot in Calgary. All of my favorite local bars, restaurants and shops can be found here! Connected to the stampede grounds and runs to 14th St. SW you will have a day full of fun with friends and family. This is often referred to as the RED MILE when the Calgary Flames are playing!
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17 Avenue Southwest
17 Avenue SouthwestThis is a HOT spot in Calgary. All of my favorite local bars, restaurants and shops can be found here! Connected to the stampede grounds and runs to 14th St. SW you will have a day full of fun with friends and family. This is often referred to as the RED MILE when the Calgary Flames are playing!
EVENT CENTERS
Be sure to check out the schedule of events at each of these! Maybe you want to attend a hockey game, concert, car show or see a keynote speaker! These are some hot spots.
Calgary's LARGEST convention center hosting anything from car shows, RV shows, boat shows, business conventions you name it! It is located in Stampede Park with connection to the city transit C-train.
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BMO Centre
20 Roundup Way SECalgary's LARGEST convention center hosting anything from car shows, RV shows, boat shows, business conventions you name it! It is located in Stampede Park with connection to the city transit C-train.
The Saddledome is HOME OF THE CALGARY FLAMES! This place is on FIRE when the Flames are playing. Be sure to check a game out! The Saddledome is also host to many other sports, musicians and performers!
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The Scotiabank Saddledome
555 Saddledome Rise SoutheastThe Saddledome is HOME OF THE CALGARY FLAMES! This place is on FIRE when the Flames are playing. Be sure to check a game out! The Saddledome is also host to many other sports, musicians and performers!
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre is a convention centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that was completed in 1974. The facility offers 122,000 square feet of convention space, over 47,000 square feet of exhibit space, five pre-function areas and 36 meeting rooms.
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Telus Convention Centre
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre is a convention centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that was completed in 1974. The facility offers 122,000 square feet of convention space, over 47,000 square feet of exhibit space, five pre-function areas and 36 meeting rooms.