Danielle's Guidebook
Food scene
This is a Harry Potter themed hookah bar with decent food and a cool atmosphere. The drinks are all themed and come with a bit of a display.
THE POTION ROOM
1211 9 Avenue SoutheastThis is a Harry Potter themed hookah bar with decent food and a cool atmosphere. The drinks are all themed and come with a bit of a display.
Gorilla Whale
1214 9 Ave SEThis is a nice date restaurant if you like Asian fusion food.
Rosso Coffee Roasters - Inglewood
1402 9 Ave SEGood coffee and atmosphere
Far East Foods
2830 17 Avenue SoutheastGood Chinese takeout and a favourite for International Avenue
The best butter chicken in town for takeout. This is a South Indian restaurant so they don’t have naan, try the paratha instead (flaky bread). This is a humble, family-owned restaurant, nothing fancy.
Madras Cafe
175A 52 Street SoutheastThe best butter chicken in town for takeout. This is a South Indian restaurant so they don’t have naan, try the paratha instead (flaky bread). This is a humble, family-owned restaurant, nothing fancy.
The Desert Pita And Grill
3912 17 Avenue SoutheastGood for donairs. Try the donair poutine.
Great Ethiopian food. If you aren’t familiar with Ethiopian food then try the veggie options first.
Yegna Ethiopian Cuisine
3515 17 Avenue SoutheastGreat Ethiopian food. If you aren’t familiar with Ethiopian food then try the veggie options first.
OEB Breakfast Co. Mission
2207 4 St SWThe best place to get breakfast in Calgary.
The Nash
925 11 St SEBeautiful space to eat in a former historic hotel in Inglewood.
Sightseeing
The science centre often has cool exhibits, especially when the Body Worlds exhibit is there.
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TELUS Spark
The science centre often has cool exhibits, especially when the Body Worlds exhibit is there.
卡爾加里動物園
The zoo can be pricey but the penguins are worth it.
Bow Habitat Station & Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery
1440 17a St SEFun for families.
Heritage park
Heritage ParkOld-timey and rich with the history of Calgary.
A farmer’s market with seasonal fruit and veg and an assortment of shops that includes a flea market with antique shops.
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Crossroads Market
1235 26 Ave SEA farmer’s market with seasonal fruit and veg and an assortment of shops that includes a flea market with antique shops.
卡爾加里牛仔節
1410 Olympic Way SEA must-see if you are here in July.
Grocery Stores
Merv's No Frills
4501 17 Ave SECheap and the closest to the house.
Walmart Calgary Supercentre
255 E Hills Blvd SEFurther from the house but clean and cheap.
Sobeys - Forest Lawn
5101 17 Ave SENightlife
Bars and restaurants to drink, meet people, and dance.
Calgary’s newest Western bar. Plays a mix of country and pop and has a dance floor where professional swing dancers might ask you to dance.
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Whiskey Rose Saloon
1012 17 Avenue SouthwestCalgary’s newest Western bar. Plays a mix of country and pop and has a dance floor where professional swing dancers might ask you to dance.
Nanta Karaoke & Bar
512 6 St SWBest place to sing and hang out with a bunch of college kids.
A casino and nightclub. Plays mostly pop and a little country, is most popular with 18-22 year olds.
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Cowboys Casino
421 12 Ave SEA casino and nightclub. Plays mostly pop and a little country, is most popular with 18-22 year olds.
Commonwealth Night Club
731 10 Ave SWPopular with 20-25 year olds.
Palomino Smokehouse
109 7 Ave SWLive bands and smoked meat. Mostly local rock bands play here.
The Blues Can
1429 9 Ave SELive blues music for a mixed crowd.
Good for cheaper drinks with friends or sitting at the bar if you’re single.
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El Furniture Warehouse
107 8 Ave SWGood for cheaper drinks with friends or sitting at the bar if you’re single.