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 Upscale haute couture at great prices |
315 - 8 Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T2P 4J7 Canada +1 403 770 7145 |
This upscale, fashionable mall is in the heart of downtown Calgary and caters to the urban shopper. Some of the more eclectic shops include The Brass Monocle, Oxygen Clothing and a Wine Gallery that boasts hundreds of different types of wines. For the less spirited, there are the more customary stores such as Henry Singer Men's Wear, CrabTree and Evelyn. Of course if you're in the mood to take in a movie, do not forget about the cinemas on the fourth floor or the beautiful Sunterra Market on the second floor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A sense of Chinese/Canadian history |
197 1st Street Southwest Calgary, AB T2P 4M4 Canada +1 403 262 5071 http://www.culturalcentre.ca/ info@culturalcentre.ca |
Explore Chinese/Canadian history and culture, right in the heart of the fascinating Chinatown area. The Centre consists of a museum, Chinese library and a school, as well as the Emperor Seafood Restaurant and more. You can also shop in the Arts and Crafts Store, which carries imported Oriental items. The building itself is of particular interest, standing out amongst the crowd with its impressive roof. The interior design is also intricate; both were completed in September 1992 by artists from Beijing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Calgary's Olympic site |
88 Canada Olympic Road Southwest Calgary, AB T3B 5R5 Canada +1 403 247 5452 http://www.coda.ab.ca/ info@coda.ab.ca |
These facilities are used both by high-performance winter athletes and by ordinary, adventurous, Calgarians. The bobsled track immortalized by four crazed Jamaican sledders continues to be used for World Cup events. The downhill ski slope is a popular entry-level spot for skiers, while the half-pipe area crawls with local snowboarders. The park also gets steady summer use by cross-country and downhill mountain bike racers. Inside the main COP building there is a restaurant/bar and the Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum. Park admission is free; activities vary in price. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Extra cactus paddles, please |
2218 Ave SW Calgary, AB T2P 1B7 Canada +1 403 264 4777 |
Since salsa culture has become Calgary's latest craze, the owners of Casa must be smiling smugly: they have been offering the food, music and spirits of Latin America for years. The large menu includes classics such as ceviche, sopes, burritos, and steak and seafood dishes. There are also Italian dishes with a Latin American influence, such as fettuccini with cactus paddles and pizzas topped with chayote squash. There is live music here on weekend nights, and enough tequila and fruity cocktails available to inspire some hot dancing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Not your average mall |
202, 200 Barclay Parade Southwest Calgary, AB T2P 4R5 Canada +1 403 264 6450 http://www.eauclairemarket.com/ eauclaire@harvard.ca |
Located at the northern edge of downtown, the market is home to numerous restaurants and theatres. You'll also discover a unique selection of retailers not usually seen in suburban malls, including specialty stores dedicated to children's and women's clothing, imported art and handicrafts, and extraordinary gifts. High-end dining is an option at several cafes in the market proper, while several others, including the Hard Rock Cafe, Joey Tomato's Kitchen, and the tiny 1886 Cafe, are in the immediate vicinity. Other features include an IMAX theatre; Cinescape, a multi-screen first-run movie theatre and entertainment arcade. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Calgary's Living History |
1900 Heritage Drive SW (At 14th St SW) Calgary, AB T2V 2X3 Canada +1 403 268 8500 http://www.heritagepark.ca/ reception@heritagepark.ab.ca |
Canada's largest living historical village is divided into a pioneer Northwest Mounted Police outpost and a 1910 Main Street. The latter has a working antique amusement park, with rides that are safe even for small children. Other attractions include a working full-scale locomotive thundering through the park, and on nearby Glenmore Reservoir, a vintage double-decker stern wheeler ship that takes visitors on lake cruises. Shops and restaurants are plentiful in the park, including a turn-of-the-century bakery. All park staff work in costume and character. Entertaining events for the whole family are scheduled year-round, including September's Fall Fair. Check website for full list of events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Thousands of photos |
9823 MacLeod Trail Calgary, AB T2J 0P6 Canada +1 403 252 2246 http://www.jackastors.com/ jacksmacleod@sircorp.com |
You will never get bored looking at the walls in Jack Astor's; they are covered in thousands of framed photographs of everything from zoo animals to football players to racecars. The service is always prompt, the food is cheap, served steakhouse style and servers make a sincere effort to ensure that everyone has a good time. The bar serves the traditional assortment of liquors, including a wicked spiked coffee. On weekend evenings the place is packed, so make your reservations early in the day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful and popular island |
1st Ave and 4 St SW Calgary, AB T2P 4R5 Canada +1 403 268 3888 |
Statistics say that Prince's Island is one of the most used urban parks in North America. Come here on a sunny day and you will not doubt it. Way back when, the Island was used to catch felled trees floating down the Bow River from logging projects upstream. Now this bit of serenity in downtown serves as a favourite venue for joggers, football tossers, family picnics, flocks of Canada Geese, buskers, Shakespearean actors and nearly every major festival that Calgary hosts. This is also a great place for a quiet paddle down the river. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sailing on the prairies |
90 Avenue & 24 Street South West (Oakridge) Calgary, AB T2N 1J4 Canada +1 403 268 2300 (City Information) http://www.calgary.ca/portal/s... |
Unspoiled park and grassland line the south side of Calgary's Glenmore Reservoir. A walking and cycling path runs along the bluff above the shoreline as part of a 16 kilometre circuit around the north and south park. Tennis courts and a playground are available, too, but the primary attraction is the set of docks of a small, city-run sailing school. On weekends, landlubbers can rent sailboats and take to the water. Walking or cycling leads into the largely-wild Weaselhead Natural Area, where lucky visitors can catch a glimpse at such wildlife as beavers, deer and various breeds of waterfowl. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic downtown stroll |
8 Avenue South West Calgary, AB T2P 1C2 Canada +1 403 215 1566 (Calgary Downtown Association.) |
The sandstone buildings along downtown's Stephen Avenue were constructed after a fire in 1886 destroyed much of the neighbourhood. Several of those historic buildings fell victim to developers' wrecking balls, but the few that remain are worthy of an afternoon stroll during which you can revel in their architecture. Check out the Old City Hall, the Hudson's Bay Company and the old Bank of Montreal Building, which now houses a vast music store. Along the way you can indulge in the diversions offered by many popular shops and restaurants. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art Deco art house |
612 8th Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T2P 1G4 Canada +1 403 265 0120 http://www.theuptown.com/ mail@theuptown.com |
Built in 1951, this theatre is Calgary's best example of Art Deco architecture. The newly revamped interior contains the Uptown Stage for live performances, and the historic Uptown Screen for first run art-house films. Patrons usually arrive early to browse the visual art gallery and imbibe at the lobby bar. Movies show nightly, with weekend matinees and regular midnight shows rounding out the offering. As a treat, short Canadian films preceed each feature. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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