Allison's Guidebook for Calgary & Highwood

Allison
Allison's Guidebook for Calgary & Highwood

Food Scene

Happy Hour daily from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. with $6.50 drinks and tasty comfort food.
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4th Spot Kitchen & Bar
2620 4 Street Northwest
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Happy Hour daily from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. with $6.50 drinks and tasty comfort food.
Take-out or dine-in at this great local Indian Restaurant. Other places in the neighborhood pale in comparison (eg. Puspa located up the street). The Lotus always has great quality & great tasting food.
Lotus Fine Indian Cuisine
3843 19 St NW
Take-out or dine-in at this great local Indian Restaurant. Other places in the neighborhood pale in comparison (eg. Puspa located up the street). The Lotus always has great quality & great tasting food.
Carmine's Pizza specializes in authentic New York styled pizza, and they have delectable desserts including deep fried Mars bars. Bonus that you can walk there in under 10 minutes or get delivery.
Carmine's Pizzeria
390 Northmount Dr NW
Carmine's Pizza specializes in authentic New York styled pizza, and they have delectable desserts including deep fried Mars bars. Bonus that you can walk there in under 10 minutes or get delivery.
Offering tasty Middle Eastern cuisine, right down the street from the house.
Urban St. Donair
4105 4 Street Northwest
Offering tasty Middle Eastern cuisine, right down the street from the house.
Lina's Italian Market not only sells fresh deli & produce items but they also offer fresh breakfast, delicious pastries, and tasty cappuccino's from their in-house Cappuccino Bar. In the warmer months, they also have an outdoor Bocce Ball court you can use while you're there.
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Lina's Italian Market & Cafe
2202 Centre St NE
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Lina's Italian Market not only sells fresh deli & produce items but they also offer fresh breakfast, delicious pastries, and tasty cappuccino's from their in-house Cappuccino Bar. In the warmer months, they also have an outdoor Bocce Ball court you can use while you're there.
A little taste of Italy in the heart of Calgary.
Franca's Italian Specialties Ltd
100-3811 Edmonton Trail
A little taste of Italy in the heart of Calgary.
Tasty “to-go” tacos located right down the street (walking distance) from the house.
Mikey's Taco Shop (NW)
Tasty “to-go” tacos located right down the street (walking distance) from the house.
A Maritime themed restaurant specializing in boil-in-a-bag Cajun inspired seafood.
The Captain's Boil
A Maritime themed restaurant specializing in boil-in-a-bag Cajun inspired seafood.
The best place to get traditional wood-fired Neapolitan Pizza in the city.
Pizza Culture Napoletana
The best place to get traditional wood-fired Neapolitan Pizza in the city.

Breakfast / Coffee Shops

Diner Deluxe is an iconic breakfast spot in Calgary and they're open daily from 7:30AM - 3:00PM. If you're going on a Saturday/Sunday morning make sure to go early as there is usually a line-up of people. Note: If you can't get a table at Diner Delux remember that OEB is located a few doors down.
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diner deluxe
804 Edmonton Trail
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Diner Deluxe is an iconic breakfast spot in Calgary and they're open daily from 7:30AM - 3:00PM. If you're going on a Saturday/Sunday morning make sure to go early as there is usually a line-up of people. Note: If you can't get a table at Diner Delux remember that OEB is located a few doors down.
OEB (Over Easy Breakfast) Company is another classic breakfast spot in Calgary and was recently awarded with the "best brunch" by Where Magazine and Best of Calgary 2017. If you're going on a Saturday/Sunday make sure to go early as this place gets packed. Note: If you can't get a table at OEB the Diner Delux is located a few doors down
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OEB Breakfast Co. Bridgeland
825 1 Avenue Northeast
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OEB (Over Easy Breakfast) Company is another classic breakfast spot in Calgary and was recently awarded with the "best brunch" by Where Magazine and Best of Calgary 2017. If you're going on a Saturday/Sunday make sure to go early as this place gets packed. Note: If you can't get a table at OEB the Diner Delux is located a few doors down
The closest Tim Horton's coffee is located just a 3 minute drive down the street. Open 24 hours a days!!!
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Tim Hortons
2681 Sunridge Way NE
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The closest Tim Horton's coffee is located just a 3 minute drive down the street. Open 24 hours a days!!!
For those that can't live without, the closest Starbucks is a 5 minute drive away.
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Starbucks
3625 Shaganappi Trail NW
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For those that can't live without, the closest Starbucks is a 5 minute drive away.
Delicious authentic Turkish breakfast.
Turca Breakfast House
Delicious authentic Turkish breakfast.
A unique breakfast restaurant with great food served in an intimate setting.
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Queens Breakfast & Cocktails
3927 Edmonton Trail
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A unique breakfast restaurant with great food served in an intimate setting.
A casual family owned breakfast spot with reasonable prices.
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John's Breakfast & Lunch
2614 4 St NW
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A casual family owned breakfast spot with reasonable prices.
Ethically sourced coffee & specialty drinks.
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Rosso Coffee Roasters
2102 Centre St N
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Ethically sourced coffee & specialty drinks.

Getting Around

This is the closest train station to the house. This train line will take you directly downtown and runs approx every 15 minutes. Calgary Transit which are valid for one time use (Valid for 90 min): Adult $3.25 / Youth (Ages 6-17) $2.25 / Children (5 and under) Free * Day pass (valid until the end of service that day): Adult $10 (Ages 18 and older) / Youth $7 (Ages 6-17)
Lions Park station
This is the closest train station to the house. This train line will take you directly downtown and runs approx every 15 minutes. Calgary Transit which are valid for one time use (Valid for 90 min): Adult $3.25 / Youth (Ages 6-17) $2.25 / Children (5 and under) Free * Day pass (valid until the end of service that day): Adult $10 (Ages 18 and older) / Youth $7 (Ages 6-17)
Mon - Fri 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM / Sat 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM / Sun 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Avis Car Rental
120 9 Ave SE
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Mon - Fri 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM / Sat 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM / Sun 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Sightseeing

Located 191 metres above the downtown core, the Calgary Tower offers the best view in the city and is a must-see on any visitor's itinerary.
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カルガリー・タワー
101 9 Ave SW
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Located 191 metres above the downtown core, the Calgary Tower offers the best view in the city and is a must-see on any visitor's itinerary.
Banff National Park boasts some of the best scenery in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
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バンフビジターセンター
224 Banff Ave
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Banff National Park boasts some of the best scenery in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
The Calgary Stampede (July 6-15, 2018) is also known as "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" and is an annual event that brings life into Calgary. here is something to do for all ages including amusement park rides, live entertainment, live bands, unique food, agriculture and so much more.
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カルガリー・スタンピード
1410 Olympic Way SE
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The Calgary Stampede (July 6-15, 2018) is also known as "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" and is an annual event that brings life into Calgary. here is something to do for all ages including amusement park rides, live entertainment, live bands, unique food, agriculture and so much more.
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ヘリテージパーク歴史村
1900 Heritage Dr SW
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Essentials

This is the closest grocery store to the house, and has the Safeway Liquor Store right next door.
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Safeway Thorncliffe
5607 4 St NW
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This is the closest grocery store to the house, and has the Safeway Liquor Store right next door.
Hate grocery shopping like me? This grocery store offers an option to order your groceries on-line or on their smartphone app and you can pick up your groceries the following day (cost ranges from $3-$5 depending on the time) and you don't ever have to enter the store, they even bring your groceries and a pay machine right to your vehicle.
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Real Canadian Superstore
7020 4 St NW
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Hate grocery shopping like me? This grocery store offers an option to order your groceries on-line or on their smartphone app and you can pick up your groceries the following day (cost ranges from $3-$5 depending on the time) and you don't ever have to enter the store, they even bring your groceries and a pay machine right to your vehicle.
There isn't a wide range of selection at this store, but the location can't be beat with it being only a three minute walk from the house. For more selection visit the Safeway Liquor Store.
Northmount Liquor Store
1041 40 Ave NW
There isn't a wide range of selection at this store, but the location can't be beat with it being only a three minute walk from the house. For more selection visit the Safeway Liquor Store.

Entertainment & Activities

Just minutes from the house the Highwood Community Pool is a great place for all ages to go for a nice cool dip!!
Highwood Outdoor Pool
25 Holmwood Ave NW
Just minutes from the house the Highwood Community Pool is a great place for all ages to go for a nice cool dip!!
Open 364 days a year the Calgary Zoo has a little something for everyone!!
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カルガリー動物園
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Open 364 days a year the Calgary Zoo has a little something for everyone!!
Arcade Games, Ping Pong, Virtual Reality Simulators, an Augmented Climbing Wall and 2 Restaurants often featuring Live Music and events - The Rec Room is a one stop shop for everything dining & entertainment. For more details check out: http://www.therecroom.com
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The Rec Room
1180-901 64 Ave NE
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Arcade Games, Ping Pong, Virtual Reality Simulators, an Augmented Climbing Wall and 2 Restaurants often featuring Live Music and events - The Rec Room is a one stop shop for everything dining & entertainment. For more details check out: http://www.therecroom.com
The TELUS Spark Science Centre boasts Calgary's only Dome Theatre, featuring live planetarium shows. Enjoy live Science Demo's, Science Exhibits and The Brainasium. Hours of operation: Sun-Fri: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. * Once a month they offer an Adults Only Night which includes options for childcare for kids aged 5-12 and runs all evening from 6-10 p.m. Check out their website for more details: http://sparkscience.ca/experience-telus-spark/
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TELUS Spark
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The TELUS Spark Science Centre boasts Calgary's only Dome Theatre, featuring live planetarium shows. Enjoy live Science Demo's, Science Exhibits and The Brainasium. Hours of operation: Sun-Fri: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. * Once a month they offer an Adults Only Night which includes options for childcare for kids aged 5-12 and runs all evening from 6-10 p.m. Check out their website for more details: http://sparkscience.ca/experience-telus-spark/
Perfect for the little ones Riley Park has a great splash park fo those hot days. Don't forget to pack sunscreen.
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ライリー・パーク
800 12 St NW
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Perfect for the little ones Riley Park has a great splash park fo those hot days. Don't forget to pack sunscreen.
The iconic Plaza Theatre was the first movie theater in Calgary. Located in the trendy neighborhood of Kensington this cinema always shows cult classics and cool indie films. Be sure to check out their website to see what they're playing.
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Plaza Theatre
1133 Kensington Rd NW
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The iconic Plaza Theatre was the first movie theater in Calgary. Located in the trendy neighborhood of Kensington this cinema always shows cult classics and cool indie films. Be sure to check out their website to see what they're playing.
If you're wanting to drop in for a work-out in the weight room, perhaps try a drop-in fitness class, or go for a swim or sauna - this Rec Centre has it all!! They even offer short term Babysitting. Admission prices: Toddlers FREE/ Preschoolers (2-6) $1.95 / Child & Youth (7-17) $3.85 / Adults (18-64) $7.75 / Seniors (65+) $3.85 *Every Saturday & Sunday the pool offers Splash Swim times for a few hours for $2 adult admission, $1 child/senior admissions - check out for the Splash Swim times online. For more information about the Rec Centre including drop-in classes and swim times, please visit their website: http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Recreation/Pages/Pools/Thornhill.aspx
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Thornhill Aquatic & Recreation Centre
6715 Centre St NW
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If you're wanting to drop in for a work-out in the weight room, perhaps try a drop-in fitness class, or go for a swim or sauna - this Rec Centre has it all!! They even offer short term Babysitting. Admission prices: Toddlers FREE/ Preschoolers (2-6) $1.95 / Child & Youth (7-17) $3.85 / Adults (18-64) $7.75 / Seniors (65+) $3.85 *Every Saturday & Sunday the pool offers Splash Swim times for a few hours for $2 adult admission, $1 child/senior admissions - check out for the Splash Swim times online. For more information about the Rec Centre including drop-in classes and swim times, please visit their website: http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Recreation/Pages/Pools/Thornhill.aspx
This is the closest movie theatre to the house. Save time and pre-order your tickets and seats online: https://www.cineplex.com/Theatre/cineplex-odeon-sunridge-spectrum-cinemas
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Cineplex Odeon Sunridge Spectrum
2555 32 St NE
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This is the closest movie theatre to the house. Save time and pre-order your tickets and seats online: https://www.cineplex.com/Theatre/cineplex-odeon-sunridge-spectrum-cinemas

Drinks & Nightlife

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Side Street Pub & Grill
1167 Kensington Crescent NW
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Winebar Kensington
1131 Kensington Rd NW
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Kensington BRZ
203 10A St NW
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Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey
1136 Kensington Rd NW
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Enjoy a Beer on Canada's First Licensed Pedal-Powered Patio. Earn and Burn your calories on the Pedal Pub! Book Group or Single spots on their website.
Pedal Pub Calgary
1417 9 Ave SE
Enjoy a Beer on Canada's First Licensed Pedal-Powered Patio. Earn and Burn your calories on the Pedal Pub! Book Group or Single spots on their website.