Planning a trip to Calgary or just want new things to do, This list has the BEST spots- from iconic views to hidden local gems and day trips you can’t miss. Save this so you don’t waste time figuring it out later🔥🙂
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Must Do Expiriences
City Highlights🏙️
Nature & Outdoors🌲
🍔Where to Eat
💕 Best Date Night Spits in Calgary
Fancy Dress up Nights
Must Do Expiriences
Calgary has so many things to see and do, these are a must
If you only do ONE thing- make it this. Unreal mountain views, turquoise lakes, and straight up postcard scenery.
Banff National Park
Best skyline view in the city. Bonus, the glass floor if your feeling bold.
Calgary Tower
Only in July- but if your there, it’s a must, rodeos, concerts, wild food and non stop energy
Calgary Stampede
City Highlights🏙️
Don’t forget to check out these beautiful places on your trip
Shops, food, and street performers-this is the heartbeat of downtown. One of my fav places to see when I’m there.
Stephen Avenue Walk (2026) All You MUST Know Before You Go (w/ Reviews)
Quick stop, amazing photos. You’ve probably seen it in photos already but it’s beautiful.
Peace Bridge
Perfect place to relax, picnic, or just escape the busy city for a bit
Prince's Island Park
One of Canadas best zoos- fun, interactive, and actually worth your time.
Calgary Zoo
Nature & Outdoors🌲
It’s a must to see the outdoor spots
Huge parks with trails, wildlife, and peaceful spots to reset.
Fish Creek Provincial Park
Seasonal fun-skiing, tubing, or zip lining depending on when you go.
WinSport Ski & Snowboard Hill
If you want fun and chaotic, this is the place to take the kids.
Calaway Park
🍔Where to Eat
Don’t forget about all the amazing places to eat at as well.
One of the best restaurants in Calgary for views. Located on the 49th floor with floor-to- ceiling windows, this spot gives you insane skyline views- especially at night. I love this place
Major Tom Bar
This place is iconic and has great food, prices are fairly good, don’t forget the shake
Peters' Drive-In
Famous brunch spot. Expect a wait, but it’s so worth it.
OEB Breakfast Co
Fresh, shareable dishes that people rave about.
Ten Foot Henry
Great food+ great vibes. Perfect for a night out.
charbar
Coffee, pastries, brunch- cozy and aesthetic.
Alforno Bakery & Cafe
💕 Best Date Night Spits in Calgary
Views+WOW Factor, these spots are great for date night
Great spot for date night, 40th floor, insane city views, especially at night. Little pricey but worth it.
Major Tom Bar
Rooftop cocktails + skyline+ bow river views. Sunset into night here is elite.
Bow & Bend Rooftop
Straight-up storybook vibes-fireplace, lake views, super intimate. Even ranked Canada’s most romantic restaurant.
The Lake House
Right in princes island park. Feels like a quiet cabin getaway in the middle of the city, lowkey magical.
River Café
Fancy Dress up Nights
Sometimes you wanna get all dressed up and go to a nice place🙂
Elegant, upscale, and a little dramatic…in a good way. Great for anniversaries or special nights.
Teatro Ristorante
Dining in a historic home with garden vibes. Super intimate and romantic setting.
Rouge
Girls Night out in Calgary🍸
Planning the perfect girls night, these are the BEST spots in Calgary for drinks, vibes, food and unforgettable moments. Whether you want classy cocktails, dancing, or a cute esthetician dinner- this list has it all.
Tropical, girly, and SO cute. Cocktails, aesthetic decor, and perfect for pics.
Porch
Hidden speakeasy vibes👀- you feel like you’re in a secret bar. Super fun for a unique night out.
Betty Lou's Library
Dress up, take pics, sip cocktails with insane city views.
Major Tom Bar
Drinks+ Social Vibes🍹
These places give off that fun vibe girls night
Rooftop drinks+ sunset views=elite girls night energy
Bow & Bend Rooftop
Trendy cocktail spor with a cool crowd. Perfect for starting the night.
Proof
Big, lively, rooftop+games+drinks. Great for groups.
National
Party+Dancing💃
Don’t forget to checkout the places you can dance at.
If you want to dance this is the spor. DJ, Packed dance floor, full party mode.
Commonwealth
Arcade games+ drinks+ dancing= chaotic fun in a great way🙂
Greta YYC
Have a fun night out dancing and mow dancing in this country bar
