Sam’s Guidebook For Calgary & parts of Alberta Environs
Sightseeing
Downtown Calgary is a region of central Calgary, Alberta, it contains the second largest concentration of head offices and high rises in Canada. The region is divided into several neighbourhoods, the Central Business District, Eau Claire, Chinatown, East Village, and the West End
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Downtown
Downtown Calgary is a region of central Calgary, Alberta, it contains the second largest concentration of head offices and high rises in Canada. The region is divided into several neighbourhoods, the Central Business District, Eau Claire, Chinatown, East Village, and the West End
Devonian Gardens is a large indoor park and botanical garden located in the downtown core of Calgary.
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Devonian Gardens
317 7 Ave SWDevonian Gardens is a large indoor park and botanical garden located in the downtown core of Calgary.
The Calgary Tower is a 190.8-meter (626 ft) free standing observation tower in the downtown core of Calgary, Tower is a major tourist destination and popular dining spot.
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Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWThe Calgary Tower is a 190.8-meter (626 ft) free standing observation tower in the downtown core of Calgary, Tower is a major tourist destination and popular dining spot.
The Calgary Zoo is home to nearly 1,000 creatures across 119 species, and is one of the city's favourite family destinations. One-third of Calgarians visit every year, and more than 97,000 have annual memberships.
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Calgary Zoo
The Calgary Zoo is home to nearly 1,000 creatures across 119 species, and is one of the city's favourite family destinations. One-third of Calgarians visit every year, and more than 97,000 have annual memberships.
Straight Shooters Indoor Range
1305 33 St NEShooting experience
Winsport is Canada Olympic Park, formerly known as Paskapoo Ski Hill, which is a ski hill and multi-purpose training and competition facility located in Calgary.
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WinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SWWinsport is Canada Olympic Park, formerly known as Paskapoo Ski Hill, which is a ski hill and multi-purpose training and competition facility located in Calgary.
Calaway Park is an amusement park and campground in Springbank, Alberta, Canada. The park occupies approximately 160 acres of land, although the amusement park only occupies 90 acres of it. The park is western Canada's largest amusement park, and is situated approximately 4 kilometres west of Calgary's city limits. Wikipedia
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Calaway Park
245033 Range Rd 33Calaway Park is an amusement park and campground in Springbank, Alberta, Canada. The park occupies approximately 160 acres of land, although the amusement park only occupies 90 acres of it. The park is western Canada's largest amusement park, and is situated approximately 4 kilometres west of Calgary's city limits. Wikipedia
Heritage Park Historical Village is a historical park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on 127 acres of parkland on the banks of the Glenmore Reservoir, along the city's southwestern edge. As Canada's second-largest living history museum, it is one of the city's most visited tourist attractions.
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Heritage Park Historical Village
1900 Heritage Dr SWHeritage Park Historical Village is a historical park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on 127 acres of parkland on the banks of the Glenmore Reservoir, along the city's southwestern edge. As Canada's second-largest living history museum, it is one of the city's most visited tourist attractions.
Prince's Island Park is an urban park in the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is developed on an island on the Bow River, immediately north of downtown Calgary. It was named after Peter Anthony Prince, the founder of the Eau Claire Lumber Mill. Wikipedia
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Prince’s Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWPrince's Island Park is an urban park in the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is developed on an island on the Bow River, immediately north of downtown Calgary. It was named after Peter Anthony Prince, the founder of the Eau Claire Lumber Mill. Wikipedia
Telus Spark is a science museum with interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations and educational demonstrations in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. There are more than 430,000 visitors annually, including over 82,000 students. The science museum was established in 1967 as the Calgary Science Centre. Wikipedia
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TELUS Spark
Telus Spark is a science museum with interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations and educational demonstrations in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. There are more than 430,000 visitors annually, including over 82,000 students. The science museum was established in 1967 as the Calgary Science Centre. Wikipedia
The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary in southeast Calgary is a large wildlife reserve with numerous nature trails.
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Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and Nature Centre
2425 9 Ave SEThe Inglewood Bird Sanctuary in southeast Calgary is a large wildlife reserve with numerous nature trails.
The Glenbow Museum is an art and history museum in the city of Calgary
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Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SEThe Glenbow Museum is an art and history museum in the city of Calgary
Peace Bridge is a bridge that accommodates people walking and cycling across the Bow River in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The bridge, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, opened for use on March 24, 2012. It has the popular nickname "Finger Trap Bridge" for its visual similarity to the finger trap puzzle. Wikipedia
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Peace Bridge
Peace BridgePeace Bridge is a bridge that accommodates people walking and cycling across the Bow River in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The bridge, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, opened for use on March 24, 2012. It has the popular nickname "Finger Trap Bridge" for its visual similarity to the finger trap puzzle. Wikipedia
The Hangar Flight Museum, formerly known as the Aero Space Museum of Calgary is a museum located south of Calgary International Airport in Calgary
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The Hangar Flight Museum
4629 McCall Way NEThe Hangar Flight Museum, formerly known as the Aero Space Museum of Calgary is a museum located south of Calgary International Airport in Calgary
Bowness Park is a 30-hectare urban park on the Bow River in Bowness, a neighbourhood in the northwest quadrant of the City of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is popular in the summer for picnics and boating, and in winter for ice skating on the lagoon and the canal which feeds it.
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Bowness Park
8900 48 Ave NWBowness Park is a 30-hectare urban park on the Bow River in Bowness, a neighbourhood in the northwest quadrant of the City of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is popular in the summer for picnics and boating, and in winter for ice skating on the lagoon and the canal which feeds it.
The Olympic Plaza is an urban park and gathering place in downtown Calgary. it was created as the venue for the medal ceremonies at the 1988 Winter Olympics.
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Olympic Plaza
228 8 Ave SEThe Olympic Plaza is an urban park and gathering place in downtown Calgary. it was created as the venue for the medal ceremonies at the 1988 Winter Olympics.
Banff is a resort town in the province of Alberta, located within Banff National Park. The peaks of Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade, part of the Rocky Mountains, dominate its skyline. On Banff Avenue, the main thoroughfare, boutiques and restaurants mix with château-style hotels and souvenir shops. The surrounding 6,500 square kilometres of parkland are home to wildlife including elk and grizzly bears.
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Banff
Banff is a resort town in the province of Alberta, located within Banff National Park. The peaks of Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade, part of the Rocky Mountains, dominate its skyline. On Banff Avenue, the main thoroughfare, boutiques and restaurants mix with château-style hotels and souvenir shops. The surrounding 6,500 square kilometres of parkland are home to wildlife including elk and grizzly bears.
Lake Louise is a hamlet in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks and overlooked by a stately chateau. Hiking trails wind up to the Lake Agnes Tea House for bird's-eye views. There's a canoe dock in summer, and a skating rink on the frozen lake in winter. The Lake Louise Ski Resort features a wildlife interpretive center at the top of a gondola.
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Lake Louise
Lake Louise Lakeshore TrailLake Louise is a hamlet in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks and overlooked by a stately chateau. Hiking trails wind up to the Lake Agnes Tea House for bird's-eye views. There's a canoe dock in summer, and a skating rink on the frozen lake in winter. The Lake Louise Ski Resort features a wildlife interpretive center at the top of a gondola.
Kananaskis Country is noted for recreation and tourism. Kananaskis has many kilometres of hiking, cross-country ski, and horse trails. Other activities popular in Kananaskis include mountain biking, scrambling, climbing, backpacking, hunting, and fishing.
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Kananaskis
Kananaskis Country is noted for recreation and tourism. Kananaskis has many kilometres of hiking, cross-country ski, and horse trails. Other activities popular in Kananaskis include mountain biking, scrambling, climbing, backpacking, hunting, and fishing.
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is a provincial park in the Calgary Region of Alberta, Canada.
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Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
255001 Glenbow RoadGlenbow Ranch Provincial Park is a provincial park in the Calgary Region of Alberta, Canada.
Lougheed House, or as it was originally known Beaulieu, is a National Historic Site located in the Beltline district of Calgary, Alberta. Wikipedia
Year built: 1891
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Beaulieu Gardens
707 13 Ave SWLougheed House, or as it was originally known Beaulieu, is a National Historic Site located in the Beltline district of Calgary, Alberta. Wikipedia
Year built: 1891
Esker Foundation is a contemporary art gallery located in Calgary, Canada. As a leader in the Calgary arts community, Esker Foundation connects the public to contemporary art through relevant, accessible, and educational exhibitions, programs, and publications. Esker Foundation reflects on current developments in local, regional, and international culture; creates opportunities for public dialogue; and supports the production of groundbreaking new work, ideas, and research. Founded in 2012 by Jim and Susan Hill, Esker Foundation is a new model for institutional relevance, curatorial focus, and audience engagement."
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Esker Foundation
1011 9 Ave SEEsker Foundation is a contemporary art gallery located in Calgary, Canada. As a leader in the Calgary arts community, Esker Foundation connects the public to contemporary art through relevant, accessible, and educational exhibitions, programs, and publications. Esker Foundation reflects on current developments in local, regional, and international culture; creates opportunities for public dialogue; and supports the production of groundbreaking new work, ideas, and research. Founded in 2012 by Jim and Susan Hill, Esker Foundation is a new model for institutional relevance, curatorial focus, and audience engagement."
Park featuring a playground with a zip line & a water area, plus fitness stations, sports & more.
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Prairie Winds Park
223 Castleridge Blvd NEPark featuring a playground with a zip line & a water area, plus fitness stations, sports & more.
Complex with aquariums & immersive exhibits on Alberta fish species, plus tours of a trout hatchery.
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Bow Habitat Station & Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery
1440 17a St SEComplex with aquariums & immersive exhibits on Alberta fish species, plus tours of a trout hatchery.
Photos are popular in front of this 12-meter, bent-wire girl’s head in front of a bow Building.
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Wonderland Sculpture
110 6 Ave SEPhotos are popular in front of this 12-meter, bent-wire girl’s head in front of a bow Building.
Ralph Klein Park is a 30 hectares wetland park in the City of Calgary.
Ralph Klein Park & Environmental Education Centre
12350 84 St SERalph Klein Park is a 30 hectares wetland park in the City of Calgary.
The Chinese Cultural Centre is a building in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is located on the north-eastern side of downtown and was completed in September 1992. The centre piece of the complex is the Dr. Henry Fok Cultural Hall, a building modeled after the Hall of Prayers of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Wikipedia
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Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre
197 1 St SWThe Chinese Cultural Centre is a building in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is located on the north-eastern side of downtown and was completed in September 1992. The centre piece of the complex is the Dr. Henry Fok Cultural Hall, a building modeled after the Hall of Prayers of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Wikipedia
"Cobb's Adventure Park offers a wide variety of rides, games and activities guaranteed to provide entertainment for all ages”
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Cobbs Abenteuerpark
1500 84 St NE"Cobb's Adventure Park offers a wide variety of rides, games and activities guaranteed to provide entertainment for all ages”
The Rec Room is the ultimate gathering place to grab a pint, host an event, or just play.
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The Rec Room
1180-901 64 Ave NEThe Rec Room is the ultimate gathering place to grab a pint, host an event, or just play.
AXE Throwing Calgary
5923 3 St SEAn adventure place for axe throwing.
Laser Quest combines the classic game of hide-and-seek and tag with a high tech twist. The multi-level arenas have swirling fog, energetic music and fun waiting around every corner. Laser Quest specializes in birthday parties for kids, teenagers, and adults.
Laser Quest
9950 Macleod TrailLaser Quest combines the classic game of hide-and-seek and tag with a high tech twist. The multi-level arenas have swirling fog, energetic music and fun waiting around every corner. Laser Quest specializes in birthday parties for kids, teenagers, and adults.
iFLY brings in exciting opportunity for indoor skydiving, ideal for individuals as well as groups and corporate teams. | Canada.
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iFLY - Calgary
811 64 Ave NEiFLY brings in exciting opportunity for indoor skydiving, ideal for individuals as well as groups and corporate teams. | Canada.
Take the driving seat and enjoy Downhill Karting, the global thrill ride for all ages!
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Downhill-Karting von Skyline Luge Calgary
Take the driving seat and enjoy Downhill Karting, the global thrill ride for all ages!
Calgary’s first flight simulation centre for families, birthday and private parties, corporate events, teambuilding or anyone looking for a unique experience. Choose to be an airliner or a fighter jet pilot!
Altitude Flight Simulation
2323 32 Ave NECalgary’s first flight simulation centre for families, birthday and private parties, corporate events, teambuilding or anyone looking for a unique experience. Choose to be an airliner or a fighter jet pilot!
If you are looking for the ultimate corn maze experience and family adventure, then you've found it here!
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Calgary Maislabyrinth & Fun Farm
284022 Township Rd 224If you are looking for the ultimate corn maze experience and family adventure, then you've found it here!
The Race Room
2355 52 Avenue SoutheastThe Race Room is Calgary's premier Racing Simulator Centre
Technology and fiction are blended perfectly to create an ideal, action-orientated gaming experience instead of just a simple, logic puzzle.
Esxoss Manway Escape Room
5720 Macleod Trail SWTechnology and fiction are blended perfectly to create an ideal, action-orientated gaming experience instead of just a simple, logic puzzle.
Calgary Climbing Centre Hanger
588 Aero Dr NEExplore that indoor climbing here!
Spirit Hills crafts a variety of seducing flower wines including red, white, rose, sangria and mulled wine.
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Spirit Hills Flower Winery
2380 Drive WestMillarville
Spirit Hills crafts a variety of seducing flower wines including red, white, rose, sangria and mulled wine.
Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park South Calgary
5342 72 Ave SEMusic Calgary
1140 10 Ave SWNight club
Boudoir Rouge
907 9 Avenue SouthwestNight club
Cowboys Dance Hall
421 12 Ave SECasino
Mariposa Saloon
6008 Macleod Trail SWNightclub
The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology is a centre of excellence, highlighting Alberta's palaeontological significance in a global context. The Museum is named in honour of Joseph Tyrrell, a geologist who discovered the first dinosaur in the Red Deer River Valley in 1884.
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Königliches Tyrrell Museum für Paläontologie
1500 N Dinosaur TrailThe Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology is a centre of excellence, highlighting Alberta's palaeontological significance in a global context. The Museum is named in honour of Joseph Tyrrell, a geologist who discovered the first dinosaur in the Red Deer River Valley in 1884.
Food scene
Pulcinella
1147 Kensington Crescent NWA place for locally made Italian pizza
Alloy
220 42 Ave SEImaginative fine dining with modern flair
Bonterra Trattoria
1016 8 St SWElegant Italian dining
Bridgette Bar
739 10 Ave SWWood-fired cuisine, elevated comfort food
Inventive contemporary updates to Indian standards cuisine
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Calcutta Cricket Club
1213 17 Ave SWInventive contemporary updates to Indian standards cuisine
Cassis Bistro
2505 17 Ave SWClassic French bistro
Deane House
806 9 Ave SECanadiana fine dining.
Flores & Pine
254028 Bearspaw RoadElevated comfort food.
Moxie's Grill & Bar
29 Hopewell Way NEFor steaks lovers
arls is Canadian upscale casual dining restaurant and bar.
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Earls Kitchen + Bar
2401 4 St SWarls is Canadian upscale casual dining restaurant and bar.
Foreign Concept
1011 1 St SWPan-Asian flavours with European precision.
NUPO
631 Confluence Way SoutheastJapanese-style, plant-forward cuisine (no meat is served) with incredible sushi.
California-style thin-crust pizza with Mediterranean-influenced flavours
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Una Pizza + Wine 17th Ave SW
618 17 Ave SWCalifornia-style thin-crust pizza with Mediterranean-influenced flavours
Bar Von Der Fels
1005A 1 St SWInnovative small plates to pair with wines
Masa Sushi Restaurant
722 85 St SWSushi lovers
Madisons Restaurant & Bar
8120 Beddington Blvd NWLocal hangouts serving thick-crust pizzas and pub grub in roomy quarters.
Tonic Kitchen + Bar
22 Aero Cres NEPub, food and breakfast are served
Red Lobster
6100 Macleod Trail SWSeafood lovers
Applebee's
707 Country Hills Boulevard NortheastFull-service chain bar and grill
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
2047 34 Ave SWBriggs Kitchen + Bar
317 10 Ave SWStylish locale offering
Captains Sports Lounge & Grill
6534 4 Street NortheastHangout offering wings, burgers and other bar fare.
Luubann East African Restaurant
1506 12 Ave SWMerilyn's Kitchen
3132 26 Street NortheastNigerian Restaurant
Delish Dining
5315 17 Avenue SoutheastNigerian Cuisine
Flavours Restaurant (Flavours Cuisine & Catering)
4129 4 St NWAfrican Cuisine
Globally influenced steak, seafood & pasta dishes served in a refined, open-timbered space.
Levilla Restaurant
404-1851 Sirocco Dr SWGlobally influenced steak, seafood & pasta dishes served in a refined, open-timbered space.