Things To Do
Calgary Stampede - Main tourist attraction and it starts the first Thursday in July. It's essentially a huge outdoor festival that happens for 10 days. The stampede parade is always the first Friday in July. Some of the events during the week are free pancake breakfasts, rodeo, beer garden tents, and various other activities. This brings tourists from all over the world to our city. Crescent Heights, Scotman's Hill - Nice view of downtown for pictures Calgary Tower Prince's Island Park Calgary Zoo Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Heritage Park Historical Village Glenbow Museum Calgary Park Fort Calgary Chinatown Telus Spark Devonian Gardens The Bow - Statue in front Peace Bridge, Reconciliation Bridge, New Zoo Bridge Canada Olympic Park Studio Bell - National Music Centre Calgary Public Library Stephen Avenue Walk Festivals - Lilac, Globalfest, Sunfest and many others Concerts - Saddledome, Jubilee Big Taste Calgary - A week in March Big Rock Brewery and many other local breweries Confederation Park Calgary Farmers Market Spas - Stillwater, Sante Spa, Spa Ritual, Oasis |
Tasty Eats
Japanese/Sushi - Shibuya Izakaya (Beef Tataki, Saba Blaze, Black Cod), Sushi Bistro Anzu, Redheads, Gyu-Kaku, Tokyo Street Eats, Nami Sushi (Best value) Vietnamese - Basil, Pho Dau Bo, Noodle World, Saigon Subs, Song Huong, Bun Bo Hue Deli, Cuty Szechuan - Han's, Long's Chinese Food, Chef Tian Ramen - Redheads(only for dinner), Shiki Menya, Carino, Ichinen, Jinya Thai - White Elephant (Fish Fillet with Garlic Sauce), Chili Club (Duck Curry), Juree's (for dinner, not the lunch buffet) Korean - Kim Chi House (Chinatown), Korean Village, San Dong Banjeom, Yum Yum (Shallot chicken, twist potato) Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao) - Great Taste (Chinatown) Malaysian - Tropical Noodle Delight House - Takeout only - Laksa, Beef Rendang, Wonton kolo mee Bubble Tea - Lazy monkey (taiwanese fried chicken & wings), Gong Cha Chinese - Sun's BBQ Restaurant, Cafe 100%, Calgary Court, Ho Won - Salt and Pepper Squid is a must, Gui Lin Dim Sum - T Pot (go early or expect a long wait on weekends), Silver Dragon, Phoenix Kitchen Mediterranean - Jerusalem Shawarma - Shish Tawouk or Falafel Brunch - OEB, Vero, Queens Steak - Caesar's, Notables, Cactus Club, Modern Steak Casual Fare/Pub - Local, 4th Spot Greek - Calypso Tavern - Appetizer Platter, Paros Souvla Italian - Rea's, Villa Firenze, Una Mexican - Moose & Poncho, Native Tongues, Tacos Mexicana Spanish - Los Canarias Seafood - Rodney's Oyster House Cocktails - Cannibale, Klein & Harris, Hayden Block Dessert - Mari, Wow, Eclair De Lune Pizza - Seniores - Chicken Donair, Una - 4-maggi, Wheat by Jay, Coast to Coast (thin crust) Vegetarian - Tamarind, Coup Date Night - Bridgette Bar, River Cafe, Q Haute, Shokunin, Peasant Cheese (Home Date) |
Where to Stay
Cambridge Suites Toronto – Good location, cribs for families, walking distance to restaurants. Intercontinental Toronto – Good location, connected to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre What to Do Casa Loma St. Lawrence Market Yonge – Dundas Square CN Tower Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Steam Whistle Brewing Hockey Hall of Fame Rogers Centre The Distillery Historic District Uniqlo Toronto Eaton Centre |
What to Eat
Canoe Thai - Salad King, Pai Mapo Korean BBQ Fishman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant – Mountain of Lobster, Cash only restaurant Bubble Tea – Kung Fu Tea, Tiger Sugar Banh Mi Nguyen Huong Hokkaido Ramen Santouka Kinka Izakaya Original TORCH Pressed Sushi Miku DaiLo Guu Izakaya Pho Tien Thanh Asian Legend - Soup dumplings Salad King, Pai - Thai food Uncle Tetsu's - Tarts Mapo Korean BBQ JaBistro Tiger Sugar Bubble Tea |