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Former federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada
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Inglewood is Calgary's oldest neighbourhood and the site of the city's original downtown. It is also one of Calgary's most culturally influenced and eclectic areas. Inglewood contains everything from stores targeted at bikers, to unique boutiques, antique stores, galleries, and restaurants. It is not as developed as some of the city's downtown districts, but it is quickly becoming one of the city's most popular "urban chic" neighbourhoods. It lies immediately east of downtown (east of 1st Street E) and is concentrated along 9th Avenue SE. Just to the north is the Bow River and the Calgary Zoo.
Forest Lawn
International Avenue, focussed in the neighbourhood of Forest Lawn, is known for its diverse culture, with the city's best Vietnamese, Lebanese, African, and Central American eateries lining 17th Avenue SE between 26th St SE and 61 St SE. Forest Lawn has a very large immigrant population, which is why it is home to diverse restaurants and businesses. Due to being a low income part of the city, it has a reputation for being one of the less-safe areas of Calgary, but International Avenue is definitely worth a visit to explore Calgary's diverse population. This area is home to Elliston Park, which is a very large urban park, best known for hosting Global Fest every August, a festival that showcases Calgary's diverse cultures and excites with its fireworks competition.
Located on the southeastern outskirts of Calgary (accessible via Deerfoot Trail and McKenzie Towne Boulevard). An exception to the "dull suburb" stereotype, this planned community features parks and classical home facades that come right out of a Norman Rockwell painting. Anchoring the area is High Street, a shopping centre disguised as a classic small-town main street.
Private Catholic university and offers degrees in the liberal arts, sciences and education.
Fish Creek Provincial Park is one of North America's largest urban parks, covering 13.5 sqkm. This natural area park stretches along the banks of Fish Creek and the Bow River in south Calgary, from roughly 14 St SW in the west to the Bow River in the east. The park includes the Sikome Lake Aquatic Facility (a man-made lake open in summer), the Bow Valley Ranch Visitor Centre, The Ranche Restaurant and Annie's Café (both privately operated), picnic sites, group use areas, trails for walking, bicycling, mountain biking, and horseback riding, a native garden, and a sculpture garden.
William Roper Hull Ranche House
Former ranch, now a historical site. Features interpretive walks, art gallery, artisan gardens, and restaurant.
Sikome Lake
Man-made lake, a swimming area open during the summer as a public beach. No lifeguard.
Registration for tours is recommended. The Nature Centre building, housing washrooms & drinking fountains, is closed until 2021. This 32-hectare wildlife reserve offers more than 2 km² of walking trails throughout the riverine forest. More than 250 species of birds and 300 species of plants, plus several kinds of mammals, have been observed in the area. As it is a bird sanctuary, no bicycles or dogs (except assistance dogs) are allowed.
A small park located along 17 Ave SE; the site of the annual Globalfest fireworks competition and home of the first BP BirthPlace Forest.
Pearce Estate Park is located in a bend of the Bow River; contains a 15 hectare reconstructed wetland and is home to the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery and Bow Habitat Visitor Centre.
Ralph Klein Park is a 30 hectare park, which has a man-made wetland constructed specifically to improve stormwater quality before it enters the Bow River system. The Environmental Education Centre located at the park features an indoor classroom, resource library, and art studio. A community orchard that boasts five varieties of pear trees and eight varieties of apple trees. Named after Ralph Klein, Calgary's 32nd Mayor and Alberta's 12th Premier.
The area around Calgary Bow River Weir was remade into a Class II and III white water park for paddlers. Harvie Passage is meant only for experienced canoe and kayak paddlers; all others should portage around it.
One of the originators of, and international leaders in, short-form improvisation and Theatresports (think Whose Line Is It Anyway?). Loose Moose does improv weekly, as well as the occasional original children's show or comedy.
Stage West Dinner Theatre
Offers unchallenging, tried-and-true shows, kids' theatre, and tribute concerts, along with a generic buffet dinner.
Tours of the Big Rock Brewery include tastings. Must be age 18 or older to participate.
Tours of the Village Brewery include tastings. Must be age 18 or older to participate.
Since 1956, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner 24 hours a day.
One of the oldest (if not the oldest) burger join in the city, Inglewood Drive In opened in 1949 and has an extensive menu of burgers, hot dogs, and milkshakes. Sizes are generous (don't get a double burger unless you're really, really hungry) and the prices can't be beat. Take out available.
Spolumbo's
Owned by former Calgary Stampeders football players, Spolumbo's offers delicious Italian style deli foods: sandwiches, soups and salads. An in-house sausage plant makes some of Calgary's finest sausages, available here and in Calgary grocery stores. Try the Spolumbo's Special, a panini sandwich featuring mortadella, capicolla and genoa salami. Fresh and delicious.
Canadian, using local and sustainable ingredients.
Southern BBQ.
Serves creative twists on favourite breakfast classics in an eclectic atmosphere with friendly service .
100% Plant-based Tacos; $5 tacos on Tuesday (dine-in only). Second location additional menu items located in the Beltline.
Refined seasonal Canadian cuisine in a historic riverside home with a garden.
The Cattle Baron Alberta Steak House & Bar
Recognized as Calgary's premiere casual steakhouse, the CattleBaron offers quality Alberta beef, carefully selected wines, and western hospitality and service.
In the historic A.E. Cross House (1891), Rouge's focus has long been on excellent cuisine with local food, including some grown in their own on-site garden. Tasting menu available. Bistro Rouge is their more casual & affordable restaurant in southwest Calgary.
Upscale, lodge-like dining room with water views and a menu of refined meat & seafood entrees.
Canadian cuisine.
Numerous independent restaurants located on 17 Ave SE.
Authentic Middle Eastern recipes featuring chicken shawarma wrap, tabouli salad, vegetarian falafel platter or charbroiled platters.
An old transit bus parked next to Crossroads Market in SE Calgary. They proudly serve AAA Alberta beef to huge lineups at lunch time on any given day, regardless of the weather. Burgers, hot dogs, smokies, bacon on a bun. Fries, poutine, onion rings. Milkshakes, pop. One of the best burgers in town made from fresh, hand formed 1/3 pound 100% Alberta beef.
Calgary's home of live blues music, also serves drinks.
Garry Theatre
Live music every night: folk, pop, country, and more. Shows usually start by 8PM Su-Tu, Th. Shows usually start by 9PM W, F-Sa.
Sports bar with one of Calgary's largest selections of chicken wings.
Local coffee chain serving Fratello coffee (sister company). Six additional locations in Calgary.
Analog Cafe
Analog Cafe
Analog Cafe
Local coffee company with direct sourced coffee. Offers grab-and-go as well as a pour over bar.
Rosso Coffee Roasters
Rosso Coffee Roasters
Roasterie location and original cafe.
formerly Blackfoot Inn
Centred on 9 Ave SE, east of the Elbow River, this quirky neighbourhood is almost devoid of chain businesses, leaving a sea of unique businesses. The highlights are the coffee shops, art galleries, trendy clothiers, and upscale furniture shops. Inglewood is an urban shopping area, an historic district, and a downloadable self-guided walking tour is available.
This sprawling outdoor shopping centre (power centre) includes big box stores like Ikea, Best Buy, Michael's, and Real Canadian Superstore.
Suburban powercentre with big box stores.
Suburban powercentre with big box stores.
Market with 75 vendors providing a variety of products such as fresh local meat and produce, art, organic goods and jewelry. There is also a large food court with two outdoor patios. The market includes special events like storytelling, demonstrations, dance shows and live music.
Less than 5 minutes from downtown with ample free parking, Crossroads Markets is in an eclectic historical building. Crossroads Market is home to a flea market, antique market, indoor farmers' market, international food fair and a seasonal outdoor farmers' market.
Calgary's oldest (only?) army surplus store, Crown Surplus occupies a quonset hut and several adjoining buildings. A good place to look for camping and hunting gear, with plenty of military memorabilia on display. Where else can you buy a 100 ft diameter parachute?
Second hand book store with two locations.
Large antique mall.
The manufacturer of Calgary's famous white cowboy hat also makes other felt and straw hat styles.
By bus
Southeast Calgary is connected to other parts of the city by Calgary Transit. The following routes are good ways to get in and around:
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