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Calgary, Canada
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Marda Loop contains a large number of quaint shops, restaurants, and services and is a real up and comer area and would be a great place to check out. Marda Loop, centered on the intersection of 33rd Avenue and 20th Street SW, is the older of the two areas and in mid-August hosts the Marda Gras Street Festival along 33 Avenue between 19 Street and 23 Street SW. Garrison Green is a newly developed residential/shopping district immediately to the south of 32 Avenue that features its own mix of eclectic shops and old-towne storefronts.
Parkhill is a neighbourhood south of downtown. It is a quite wealthy area that once had many old homes. Today it is home to a range of modern designs, with few old homes still standing. It's a very interesting neighbourhood to visit.
The most extensive military museum in Canada outside of the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, this facility houses galleries devoted to four local army regiments, galleries for the air force and navy, and several general interest galleries. It covers Canadians' service in the Boer War, the World Wars, the Korean War, the Cold War, and post-1945 operations with the UN and NATO including Cyprus, Yugoslavia and Afghanistan. There is an outdoor historical vehicle display. Formerly the Museum of the Regiments.
Mount Royal University was founded in 1910 and moved to its present campus in 1972. It was granted university status in 2009, and offers 12 degrees and 32 majors.
Ambrose University and Seminary
Private Christian liberal arts university; official Canadian school of both the Church of the Nazarene and the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
The Glenmore Reservoir and Dam are located on the Elbow River, they were constructed in 1932 to provide safe and sufficient supply of drinking water. The City of Calgary offers sailing lessons and boat rentals on the reservoir. The reservoir is home of the Glenmore Sailing Club, the Calgary Rowing Club and the Calgary Canoe Club for both social and organized sporting events in Calgary. From May 1 to October 31 the reservoir is open for fishing, sailing, rowing and canoeing. Swimming in the reservoir is not permitted. There are popular pathways and bikeways looping around the perimeter of Glenmore Reservoir that are open all year.
North Glenmore Park borders the north side of the Glenmore Reservoir and has a tennis court, pathways, playgrounds and many picnic areas. It is the area surrounding the north side of the reservoir and is the home to both the Calgary Canoe Club and Calgary Rowing Club.
South Glenmore Park is the area surrounding the south side of the reservoir which includes the Weaselhead Natural Area. It is also home to the Variety Children's Park, a playground and water park that is accessible to disabled children. South Glenmore Park also houses the Glenmore Sailing School.
A tribute to local soldiers that trained for the First World War at the former Sarcee Camp, this small park has an interpretive 500-m-long walking trail/staircase up the side of a steep hill. Soldiers of the Canadian Expeditionary Force left enormous battalion numerals spelled out in whitewashed stones on the hillside, which have been restored as a permanent memorial. The trail also includes a monument and a self-guided tour with historical tablets and photographs. Most of the numbers are easily seen from the parking lots of the nearby Signal Hill and West Hills shopping centres.
Edworthy Park sits in a valley along the Bow River in southwest Calgary and includes the majestic Douglas Fir Trail and historical Lawrey Gardens.
River Park, Sandy Beach and the Britannia Slopes together form a popular park and recreation area for Calgarians. This regional park is located north of the Glenmore Dam and along the Elbow River in southwest Calgary.
Located along the Elbow River in southwest Calgary, Stanley Park is a favourite destination place for picnicking, swimming, canoeing, tobogganing and lawn bowling.
Heritage Park Historical Village
One of the largest living historical villages in North America, on 66 acres of land near the Glenmore Reservoir. Attractions include a working passenger train, 155 historical exhibits, a candy store and bakery, old fashioned amusement park, and riding on the S.S. Moyie, a paddlewheel boat. In the winter, only a few attractions are open.
The museum is open year round unlike the Heritage Village.
Just south of the city on Highway 22X, Spruce Meadows is a world-renowned show jumping and equestrian facility. When there are major events at Spruce Meadows, a free shuttle takes visitors from the Somerset/Bridlewood C-Train station (Route 201) to Spruce Meadows. Check Spruce Meadows website for dates and times.
formerly Meadows on the Green
Spruce Meadows also owns Cavalry FC, a soccer club that started play in 2019 as a founding member of the Canadian Premier League. Cavalry plays in a modular stadium on the facility grounds.
Grey Eagle Event Centre
Over 40 table games, 24/7 poker room, over 900 slot machines. The Grey Eagle Event Centre is an all ages and non-smoking facility featuring various acts.
Similar to Stage West, with more of a focus on musical parodies of popular television shows.
Serves Nashville Hot Chicken.
formerly Avenida Food Hall
Upscale urban food hall incorporating the elements of farmers' markets. Fresh produce also available.
Large burgers on a fresh bun served in many one of a kind creations. Shakes made with real ice cream & milk; regular, spicy & yam fries.
Central & Eastern European homestyle cooking.
A traditional diner serving breakfast all day and lunch after about noon. On weekends get there early as the line can be half a block long. Breakfast can cost up to $15 but it's well worth it because there are generous portions and all made for your order.
Chianti
Regional Italian restaurant chain. Appetizers, soup, salad, pasta, seafood, veal, chicken. Lunch menu and takeout available. Mains $6–24.
Grumans Deli Britannia
Jewish-inspired (mostly) traditional deli featuring knishes, latkes, and Montreal smoked meat.
Cuisine of southern France.
Dutch cuisine and crêpe-style pancakes known as pannenkoeken.
Mom & pop burger joint located inside Westbrook Mall.
Family-owned bakery specializing in Dutch heritage baking & sweets; locally prominent for their cheese buns.
Trendy ice cream shop with dairy-free options.
100 local and international beers, including a one-of-a-kind weekly cask brew, and an extensive list of wine, cocktails and spirits.
Brewpub
National Fine Food, Beer & Spirits
Restaurant & entertainment venue inspired by North American tastes, with games and events, extraordinary food, and select craft beers.
Local coffee chain serving Fratello coffee (sister company).
Over 20 years of experience in sourcing, roasting and serving coffee.
Monogram Coffee
Monogram Coffee
Phil & Sebastian buy green coffee and operate their own roasterie.
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
Fully furnished one-, two- and four-bedroom apartment and townhouse units on the Mount Royal campus in southwestern Calgary (address is for the administrative office, not the residences). Two- and four-bedroom units have private bedroom keys, and include local phone calls, voice mail, and wireless internet.
5-min walk to 39th Ave LRT (tram) platform. No pets. Complimentary breakfast, indoor pool.
Large desk, TV, mini-refrigerator. Pet-friendly.
Days Inn by Wyndham
Delta Hotels by Marriott
Delta Hotels By Marriott Calgary South is located only 15 minutes from downtown Calgary. This pet-friendly hotel has everything you need whether you are on a business travel or a family vacation to Calgary. Planning an upcoming event? With 18 meeting spaces, 2 ballrooms and a talented team of event planners and banquet personnel, let us do the planning while you focus on what really matters. Our hotel offers two indoor pools, two hot tubs, and the largest waterslide in Calgary Southeast that will keep you entertained no matter what the season is. We also have 2 on-site restaurants that will satisfy any palate; Sage and Co Market Bar, also known as “The best Brunch in Calgary” located in front of our tower lobby. This family restaurant offers the finest ingredients from local sources. But if fun is what you’re looking for, Southland Yard Bar + Table is our arcade bar that features upscale versions of comfort food, a pet-friendly patio and a variety of games that will challenge your friends or colleagues.
4-star hotel offers amenities, including, meeting and convention space and casino
CF Chinook Centre
Calgary's largest indoor mall and one of the best shopping experiences in the city for variety and amount of retail shops.
A very large indoor mall in south Calgary.
Small indoor shopping mall in west Calgary.
Small eclectic shopping centre offering a selection of exclusive stores independently owned by local entrepreneurs.
A group of three outdoor malls (power centres); featuring The Boulevard Shopping Centre, Shawnessy Village, and RioCan Shawnessy.
RioCan Signal Hill Centre
A large outdoor shopping centre (power centre) in SW Calgary. Just north of the very similar Westhills Shopping Centre.
A large outdoor mall (power centre) in SW Calgary. Includes a small outdoor toddler playground in the southernmost part of the shopping centre, near Plum. Just south of the very similar Signal Hill Shopping Centre.
Public market and active learning park.
Get the right gear for the Stampede with the only manufacturer of Western boots in Alberta. Custom orders are available.
Second hand book store; second location located in Inglewood.
By bus
Southwest Calgary is connected to other parts of the city by Calgary Transit. The following routes are good ways to get in and around:
By car
Macleod Trail and Crowchild Trail are the main north-south arterial routes that connect with the City Centre, with Crowchild Trail continuing into Northwest Calgary.
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