Best of Calgary, AB
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Calgary, AB — mapped and organized by category.
About Calgary
Calgary is the largest city in the Canadian province of Alberta. As of 2021, it had a population of 1,306,784 within the city proper and a metropolitan population of 1,481,806. This makes it the third-largest city and the fifth-largest metropolitan area in Canada.
📣 What's going on in Calgary
- 📅 Gedfest Yeg — Sat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PM · Pawn Shop Live (formally known as Union Hall), 6240 99 St NW
- 📅 Tiny Hitman Tour 2026 - Bear Ghost w/ Sarah and the Safe Word & Spaceman Bob — Sat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PM · Dickens Pub, 1000 9th Avenue SW
- 📅 Matt Sassari @ Common Saturdays — Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 PM · Commonwealth Bar, 731 10 Avenue SW
- 📅 Calgary Flames vs Carolina Hurricanes Presented by Fountain Tire — Sun, Oct 18 · 6:00 PM · Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Vintage Chophouse
Vintage Chophouse is a steak house located in the Beltline neighborhood.
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Best Hotels in Calgary
56 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Amenida Residences
Amenida Residences is a hotel located at 4206 Macleod Trail SE.
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Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA
Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA is located at 610 4 Avenue SW.
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Comfort Inn & Suites University
Comfort Inn & Suites University is located at 2369 Banff Trail NW.
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Courtyard by Marriott Calgary Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Calgary Downtown is located at 525 5 Avenue SW.
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EconoLodge Inn & Suites University
EconoLodge Inn & Suites University is located at 2231 Banff Trail NW.
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Element Calgary Downtown
Element Calgary Downtown is a hotel located at 833 4 Avenue SW.
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Executive Suites by Roseman - Keynote
Executive Suites by Roseman - Keynote is a hotel located at 225 11 Avenue SE.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Calgary Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites Calgary Downtown is a hotel located at 239 12 Avenue SW.
Best Restaurants in Calgary
115 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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4th Spot Kitchen & Bar
4th Spot Kitchen & Bar serves as a dining option in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood.
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Alo Viet Kitchen
Alo Viet Kitchen serves Vietnamese cuisine in the Hillhurst neighborhood.
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Bagolac Saigon Lemongrass Grill
Bagolac Saigon Lemongrass Grill operates as a restaurant within the Fairview Industrial neighborhood.
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Big T's BBQ & Smokehouse
Big T's BBQ & Smokehouse serves barbecue in the Banff Trail neighborhood.
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Calan Beef Noodle
Calan Beef Noodle serves Chinese cuisine in the Tuxedo Park neighborhood.
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Centre Street Pita
Centre Street Pita serves Greek cuisine in the Crescent Heights neighborhood.
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Chez Nguyen
Chez Nguyen serves Vietnamese cuisine in the Connaught neighborhood.
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Cinnamon Indian Cuisine & Bar
Cinnamon Indian Cuisine & Bar serves Indian food in the Connaught neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Calgary
85 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Alforno Bakery & Cafe
Alforno Bakery & Cafe is a café and bakery located in the Eau Claire neighborhood.
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Amato Gelato Cafe
Amato Gelato Cafe is a café located in the Beltline neighborhood.
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Bell's Bookstore Café
Bell's Bookstore Café is a café located in the South Calgary neighborhood.
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Caffe Beano
Caffe Beano is a coffee shop located in the Lower Mount Royal neighborhood.
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Café du Centre
Café du Centre is a coffee shop located in the Cliff Bungalow neighborhood.
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Calgary Heritage Roasting Company
Calgary Heritage Roasting Company is a café located in the Ramsay neighborhood.
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Deville Coffee
Deville Coffee operates as a café within the Downtown Commercial Core.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Calgary
107 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Avitus Wine Bar
Avitus Wine Bar operates as a bar in the South Calgary neighborhood.
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Bacchus 5th Karaoke
Bacchus 5th Karaoke is a bar located in the Downtown West End neighborhood.
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Bottlescrew Bill's
Bottlescrew Bill's is a bar located in the Downtown Commercial Core.
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Burn Block Social Club
Burn Block Social Club is a bar located in the Ramsay neighborhood.
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Business & Pleasure
Business & Pleasure operates as a bar in the Inglewood neighborhood.
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Common Crown Brewing Co.
Common Crown Brewing Co. operates as a bar in the Meridian neighborhood.
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Ducky's Pub & Restaurant
Ducky's Pub & Restaurant operates as a bar in the Cliff Bungalow neighborhood.
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Fleetwood Lounge
Fleetwood Lounge is a bar located in the Beltline neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Calgary
56 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Alberta Craft Gallery
Alberta Craft Gallery is an attraction located in the South Calgary neighborhood.
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BABA'S ART Haus
BABA'S ART Haus is an attraction located in the Rosscarrock neighborhood.
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Collectors' Gallery of Art
Collectors' Gallery of Art is an attraction located in the Inglewood neighborhood.
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Contemporary Calgary
Contemporary Calgary is an attraction located in the Downtown West End.
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Dean Miller Fine Arts Gallery
Dean Miller Fine Arts Gallery is an attraction located in the Manchester neighborhood.
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Franz Dopf Gallery
The Franz Dopf Gallery is an attraction located in the Downtown West End.
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Glenbow Museum
The Glenbow Museum operates as a cultural attraction in the Downtown Commercial Core.
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Loch Gallery
The Loch Gallery is an attraction located in the Beltline neighborhood.
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Masters Gallery
Masters Gallery is an attraction located in the Cliff Bungalow neighborhood.
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Moonstone Creation Native Gallery
Moonstone Creation Native Gallery is an attraction located in the Ramsay neighborhood.
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National Music Centre
Located in the Downtown East Village, the National Music Centre is a local attraction.
Best Shops in Calgary
117 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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911 Supply
911 Supply operates as a shop within the Manchester Industrial neighborhood.
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Benzing Charlebois Furs
Benzing Charlebois Furs is a shop located in the Beltline neighborhood.
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Body by Chai Fine Lingerie
Body by Chai Fine Lingerie is a shop located in the Beltline neighborhood.
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Crabapple Clothing Company
Crabapple Clothing Company is a shop located in the Garrison Woods neighborhood.
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Curated Momma
Curated Momma is a shop located in the South Calgary neighborhood.
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Edible Arrangements
Edible Arrangements is a shop located in the Downtown Commercial Core.
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Everthine Bridal Consignment Boutique
Everthine Bridal Consignment Boutique is a shop located in the Victoria Park neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Calgary
51 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Devonian Gardens
Devonian Gardens is a park located in the Downtown Commercial Core.
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Nose Hill Park
Nose Hill Park is a park located in the Upper North Haven neighborhood.
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Olympic Plaza
Olympic Plaza is a park located in the Downtown Commercial Core neighborhood.
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Pearce Estate Park
Pearce Estate Park is a green space located in the Inglewood neighborhood.
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Cowboys Park
Cowboys Park is a park located in the Downtown West End neighborhood.
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Prince's Island Park
Prince's Island Park is a green space located in the Eau Claire neighborhood.
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West Confederation Park
West Confederation Park is a green space located in the Charleswood neighborhood.
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East Gladstone Park
East Gladstone Park is a green space located in the Hillhurst neighborhood.
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