The Calgary City Guides answer the questions every visitor has: where Alberta beef is worth the bill, how to stay warm between sights from November to March, which skyline views cost nothing and how to reach Banff, Lake Louise or the dinosaurs of Drumheller in a day. Each guide is a short list with an opinion: why each place earns its spot, what to order or see and one practical tip, ready in your browser right after payment.
About the Calgary City Guides
- 139 places
- 6 guides
- 13 languages
- Works offline
- Print or PDF
- Instant access
- Free updates
The six Calgary guides
Food guide
24 places
Alberta steak done properly, dim sum trolleys in Chinatown, neighbourhood kitchens on 17th Avenue, two farmers’ markets and the city’s best coffee and sweets.
Things to do guide
22 places
Museums that justify the ticket, free skyline viewpoints, the warm indoor gardens downtown and river walks, plus what to skip.
Family guide
24 places
The zoo and a science centre, real aircraft and a steam train, warm indoor play for minus 20 and burgers that feed four for little.
Nightlife guide
21 places
Cocktail and mezcal bars, craft breweries in Inglewood, blues, country dancing and live bands, plus a view and food after dark.
Day trips guide
24 places
Banff town, frozen canyons and lakes around Canmore, the dinosaurs of Drumheller and the foothills to the south, each one done in a day.
Budget guide
24 places
Free galleries and a free downtown train zone, hilltop skyline views, big parks and proper lunches for little money.
Why an interactive guide beats a list
Tick places off
Mark each place as done and watch your progress, so you always know what is left.
Your own notes
Write notes on any place and add your own finds. They stay on your phone.
One tap to Maps
Every place opens in Google Maps, and the day route puts your picks in a sensible order.
Open now, near me
Filter by what is open right now or what is closest to you.
Works offline
Open the guide once with a connection and it keeps working without data.
Print it or save as PDF
On a computer, print any guide or save it as a PDF to take with you.
Three places from the guides
Silver Dragon Restaurant
3 Ave SE, Chinatown
Calgary’s best-known dim sum hall, where the carts roll round at lunchtime and plates are small enough to try a lot. Get there before the egg tarts and custard buns run out. From the food guide.
Cold Garden Beverage Company
11 Street SE, Inglewood side of Ramsay
A huge, art-filled taproom under fairy lights, with dogs at half the tables and house beers and sours on tap. Snacks are small, so have dinner beforehand. From the nightlife guide.
Royal Tyrrell Museum
1500 N Dinosaur Trail, Drumheller, 90 min drive east
Forty dinosaur skeletons, a Cretaceous garden and the Albertosaurus hall make this one of the great fossil museums anywhere. Give it three hours; in winter it is warm and calm. From the day trips guide.
Plan your days with the guides
Day one: downtown and the Bow River, with Prince’s Island Park, the Peace Bridge and the +15 skywalks when it is cold, dinner on 17th Avenue and the skyline from Scotsman’s Hill at dusk. Day two: head west to Banff, Johnston Canyon and Lake Louise, or east to the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller. For a cold or slow day, stay indoors at Devonian Gardens, the Central Library and Studio Bell, then end with live blues at the King Eddy or a Flames game at the Saddledome.
Questions about the Calgary guides
What is included in the Calgary City Guides?
Six guides covering 139 places: food, things to do, family, nightlife, day trips and budget. Each place has its area, the reason to go, opening notes and a practical tip.
Where do I find my guides after I buy?
Right after payment the links appear on your order page, and they are also in your order email. Any browser on a phone or laptop opens them, without an app or an account.
Will the guides work without internet in Calgary or Banff?
Yes. Open each guide once online and it keeps working offline, with your ticks and notes. Only the map links need a connection.
Which languages can I read the guides in?
The guides open in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Greek, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Arabic. You can switch the language inside the guide at any time.
How much does one guide cost?
C$7.99 for one guide, C$13.99 for two, C$24.99 for four and C$30.99 for all six.
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