Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
Everything baked here is delicious, and they even offer classes! Their menu and flavours change daily according to seasonal ingredients and the creativity of their chefs. Everything is made from scratch, using organic produce, eggs, grains, flour, herbs and non GMO oils. http://sidewalkcitizenbakery.com/sunnyside-2/
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Sidewalk Citizen Bakery
618 Confluence Way SEEverything baked here is delicious, and they even offer classes! Their menu and flavours change daily according to seasonal ingredients and the creativity of their chefs. Everything is made from scratch, using organic produce, eggs, grains, flour, herbs and non GMO oils. http://sidewalkcitizenbakery.com/sunnyside-2/
This is a lovely little Organic Grocery Store!
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Sunnyside Natural Market
338 10 St NWThis is a lovely little Organic Grocery Store!
Homey tavern serving English comfort grub such as Yorkshire pudding along with pints & cocktails. Children are allowed up until 5pm.
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Kensington BRZ
203 10A St NWHomey tavern serving English comfort grub such as Yorkshire pudding along with pints & cocktails. Children are allowed up until 5pm.
Our Community offers far too many things to list! ***Our Farmer's Market runs every Wednesday from 3pm-7pm & Sat. 9:30am-1pm. FREE. Wednesday's market has LIVE MUSIC, food trucks, homemade goodies, activities for the kids (like the jumpy castle), and more!
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Hillhurst Sunnyside Park
5 Avenue NorthwestOur Community offers far too many things to list! ***Our Farmer's Market runs every Wednesday from 3pm-7pm & Sat. 9:30am-1pm. FREE. Wednesday's market has LIVE MUSIC, food trucks, homemade goodies, activities for the kids (like the jumpy castle), and more!
The Beehive
311 10 St NWIf you're looking for a relaxing ambiance & a place to recharge your batteries, this is it. Find a comfy couch, and enjoy some healthy fresh baked goods & coffee or tea.
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Higher Ground Cafe
1126 Kensington Rd NWIf you're looking for a relaxing ambiance & a place to recharge your batteries, this is it. Find a comfy couch, and enjoy some healthy fresh baked goods & coffee or tea.
An uncompromisingly fresh breakfast menu featuring naturally-raised and locally-sourced ingredients. Served-up daily in the heart of Kensington.
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Indian Express YYC
1126 Kensington Rd NWAn uncompromisingly fresh breakfast menu featuring naturally-raised and locally-sourced ingredients. Served-up daily in the heart of Kensington.
Wow Chicken
324 10 St NWTheir smoothies & fresh juices aim to reconnect everyone to the nature of the human mind, body and spirit with our superfood based creations that fuel, heal and nourish today’s modern warrior.
Wild & Raw
1119 Kensington Rd NWTheir smoothies & fresh juices aim to reconnect everyone to the nature of the human mind, body and spirit with our superfood based creations that fuel, heal and nourish today’s modern warrior.
Vero Bistro Moderne
209 10 St NWKienna Café
1117 Kensington Rd NWA Taste of Ginger
318 10 St NWTenshi Sushi
304 10 St NWSultan's Tent
4 14 St NWShawarma Station
227 10 St NWShawarma and Falafel City
1245 Kensington Rd NWSong Han Vietnamese Restaurant
1140 Kensington Road NorthwestShawarma Knight
1512 14 St SWI love their pizza! Only a 3 minute walk away. It's super convenient to pick up any of their HUGE delicious pizza slices for $3 on the way home. Pick up specials include 14" $12 or 16" $14 both with unlimited toppings. They also have fresh salad, wings & other specials. Open M-F 10:30am-1am, Fri&Sat 11am-3am, Sunday& holidays 11am-Midnight. Musicians & artists often gather outside this small square outside, while others enjoy a hot java from the Roasterie.
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Canadian Pizza Unlimited
314B 10 St NWI love their pizza! Only a 3 minute walk away. It's super convenient to pick up any of their HUGE delicious pizza slices for $3 on the way home. Pick up specials include 14" $12 or 16" $14 both with unlimited toppings. They also have fresh salad, wings & other specials. Open M-F 10:30am-1am, Fri&Sat 11am-3am, Sunday& holidays 11am-Midnight. Musicians & artists often gather outside this small square outside, while others enjoy a hot java from the Roasterie.
Second Cup Coffee Co.
338 10 St NWStandard coffee shop... across from Safeway.
Tim Hortons
1211 12 Ave SWTimmy's is located inside Safeway's grocery store.
Royal Kabab Express
20 14 St NWMaurya Authentic East Indian Cuisine
1204 Kensington Rd NWFlipp'n Burgers
330 10 St NWRed Bush Tea and Coffee Company
JusFruit Kensington
314A 10 St NWPulcinella
1147 Kensington Crescent NWVery, very popular with locals... Great place for breakfast & lunch! Everything is divine, excellent ambiance, foods are prepared with the finest ingredients... truly culinary delight!!! Mon-Fri 7am-8pm, Sat. & Sun & holidays 8am-5pm
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Vendome Cafe
940 2 Ave NWVery, very popular with locals... Great place for breakfast & lunch! Everything is divine, excellent ambiance, foods are prepared with the finest ingredients... truly culinary delight!!! Mon-Fri 7am-8pm, Sat. & Sun & holidays 8am-5pm
Jugo Juice
1154 Kensington Crescent NWLocated on Prince's Island close to the playground & water splash park.
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River Cafe
Located on Prince's Island close to the playground & water splash park.
They don't allow children or anyone under the age of 18.
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Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
2047 34 Ave SWThey don't allow children or anyone under the age of 18.
Globefish Kensington
332 14 St NWSushi.
Menyatai Japanese Noodles
24 12 St NWThis is Calgary's original "Chicken On The Way". Take out only.
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Chicken On The Way
1443 Kensington Rd NWThis is Calgary's original "Chicken On The Way". Take out only.
Peppino's Deli is a family owned and operated Italian eatery. They offer more than 42 fresh Italian sandwiches (made to order) and 200+ fresh/frozen homemade products.
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Peppino
1240 Kensington Rd NWPeppino's Deli is a family owned and operated Italian eatery. They offer more than 42 fresh Italian sandwiches (made to order) and 200+ fresh/frozen homemade products.
Oolong Tea House
110 10 St NWNiko's Bistro
1241 Kensington Rd NWNellie's On Kensington
1414 Kensington Rd NW This diner is a great place for brunch!
The Naked Leaf
1130 Kensington Rd NWModern Steak Kensington
107 10A St NWMarathon Restaurant
130 10 St NWIkemen Ramen Bar
217 10 St NWShijo Sushi
2 Kensington Rd NWFrogurt Frozen Yogurt
1109 Kensington Rd NWCrave Cookies and Cupcakes
57 Crowfoot Terrace NWThey aim is to provide fresh and nutritious meal choices that energize people on the go with fiber-rich, slow-burning carbs, essential fats and lean proteins. The menu includes custom-made green wraps, salads, quinoa bowls, and fresh pressed juices.
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Freshii
409 10 St NWThey aim is to provide fresh and nutritious meal choices that energize people on the go with fiber-rich, slow-burning carbs, essential fats and lean proteins. The menu includes custom-made green wraps, salads, quinoa bowls, and fresh pressed juices.
Taqueria El Charrito
808 Edmonton TrailDelicious Thai Restaurant Kensington
314 10 St NWCuisine et Château
227 10 St NWBlue Nile Restaurant
322 10 St NWLocal craft beers, French wines & seasonal French bistro fare are served amid kitschy decor.
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Brasserie Kensington
100-1131 Kensington Rd NWLocal craft beers, French wines & seasonal French bistro fare are served amid kitschy decor.
Poutine is a French-Canadian dish consisting of fresh cut French fries and cheese curds covered in brown gravy or other sauces combined with a variety of toppings.
It was invented in rural Quebec in the 1950’s, but in recent years it has become available throughout Canada.
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The Big Cheese Poutinerie
738 17 Ave SWPoutine is a French-Canadian dish consisting of fresh cut French fries and cheese curds covered in brown gravy or other sauces combined with a variety of toppings.
It was invented in rural Quebec in the 1950’s, but in recent years it has become available throughout Canada.
Pie Cloud
The pies are good, but I'd skip the bean-less tomato chili.
Why go here when you can get fresh roasted beans & java elsewhere? Ha, ha... try out the Roasterie!
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Starbucks
83 Bowridge Dr NWWhy go here when you can get fresh roasted beans & java elsewhere? Ha, ha... try out the Roasterie!
House-smoked, true-Texas BBQ barely hangs on the bone, infused with the perfect balance of woodsy char and flavourful smoke vapours. Then, there’s the hand-crafted whiskey cocktails. Explore over 100 different selects on the menu.
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Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey
1136 Kensington Rd NWHouse-smoked, true-Texas BBQ barely hangs on the bone, infused with the perfect balance of woodsy char and flavourful smoke vapours. Then, there’s the hand-crafted whiskey cocktails. Explore over 100 different selects on the menu.
Vietnam Fortune Restaurant
1443b Kensington Rd NWPeasant Cheese Shop
1249 Kensington Rd NWSeika Sushi
Bodega
318A 10 St NWCaribbean
Drinks & Nightlife
This GastroPub is round the corner (1 min walk)... Stop for lunch or watch sports & enjoy a pint.
Tenth Street Landing
506 10 St NWThis GastroPub is round the corner (1 min walk)... Stop for lunch or watch sports & enjoy a pint.
Come enjoy their Rooftop Patio, endless food menu & local brews! Daily specials & events. Maritime Mondays, Taco Tuesdays (with Music Trivia at 8pm. Free to play & nightly prizes), Wednesday Wings, Thrilling Thursdays, Flashback Fridays, Slideback Saturdays & Lazy Sundays (Super Smash Bros and Mario Kart tournament with door prizes and giveaways from 10pm-11pm).
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Molly Malone's Irish Pub
1153 Kensington Crescent NorthwestCome enjoy their Rooftop Patio, endless food menu & local brews! Daily specials & events. Maritime Mondays, Taco Tuesdays (with Music Trivia at 8pm. Free to play & nightly prizes), Wednesday Wings, Thrilling Thursdays, Flashback Fridays, Slideback Saturdays & Lazy Sundays (Super Smash Bros and Mario Kart tournament with door prizes and giveaways from 10pm-11pm).
Experienced staff are very helpful. They have wine tasting events here too!
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Kensington Wine Market
1257 Kensington Rd NWExperienced staff are very helpful. They have wine tasting events here too!
Side Street Pub & Grill
1167 Kensington Crescent NWThis place is called Sam's Bar & Grill.
Oak Tree Tavern
124 10 St NWJulio's Barrio
1110 Memorial Dr NWFun place to go for a drink, but the food is awful.
They have a large selection of hand crafted AAA gourmet burgers, bourbon and beer.
Lot 102 Restaurant
102 10 St NW They have a large selection of hand crafted AAA gourmet burgers, bourbon and beer.
Winebar Kensington
1131 Kensington Rd NWVine Styles
1127b Kensington Rd NWPRLR Lounge
Bass Brothers Beer House and Grill
Sightseeing
Peace Bridge connects our Pedestrian & bikeway Pathsystem in SunnySide to the Downtown core. It's helical steel structure with a glass roof has been designed without piers, in an effort to minimize the ecological footprint.
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Міст Миру
Peace BridgePeace Bridge connects our Pedestrian & bikeway Pathsystem in SunnySide to the Downtown core. It's helical steel structure with a glass roof has been designed without piers, in an effort to minimize the ecological footprint.
Parks & Nature
This is my favourite Park in Calgary! It's beautiful... offers a free Wading Pool surrounded by old growth trees, large fields for frisbee or soccer, cricket pitch, Picnic Tables, fantastic Playground for all ages, washrooms, water fountains, concession, performances, drumming circles, slack-liners, and the lovely Memorial Rock Gardens.
It's right across the street (12th Street) from the Farmer's Market & Community Center too!
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Riley Park
800 12 St NWThis is my favourite Park in Calgary! It's beautiful... offers a free Wading Pool surrounded by old growth trees, large fields for frisbee or soccer, cricket pitch, Picnic Tables, fantastic Playground for all ages, washrooms, water fountains, concession, performances, drumming circles, slack-liners, and the lovely Memorial Rock Gardens.
It's right across the street (12th Street) from the Farmer's Market & Community Center too!
There's a small & quiet Playground located under a 1 minute walk from the townhouse. It's located at the base of the hill. You can follow the pathway uphill for the most amazing & iconic views over-looking Downtown & the River. On clear days, you'll see the Rockie Mountains to the West. Great place to watch the sunset & take some photos!
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Парк Мак-Х'ю
There's a small & quiet Playground located under a 1 minute walk from the townhouse. It's located at the base of the hill. You can follow the pathway uphill for the most amazing & iconic views over-looking Downtown & the River. On clear days, you'll see the Rockie Mountains to the West. Great place to watch the sunset & take some photos!
New Edinborough Park
625 3 Ave NWOne of Calgary's first pesticide & herbicide free parks!
Poppy Plaza
10 Street NorthwestПарк Eau Claire
Prince's Island
Sunnyside Bank Park
Memorial Drive NorthwestHillhurst Sunnyside Park
5 Avenue Northwest805 5 Ave NW
805 5 Avenue NorthwestPlaygroup located under 1 minute from the Townhouse for the kids.
Arts & Culture
See what's going on at ticketmasters. Everything from ballets to concerts happen here!
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Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
1415 14 Ave NWSee what's going on at ticketmasters. Everything from ballets to concerts happen here!
ACAD, The Jubilee, and SAIT are all located just up the hill from the TownHouse. It's a 6-8 min walk or a 1 minute & 1 train stop from our SunnySide C-train Station.
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Alberta University of the Arts
1407 14 Ave NWACAD, The Jubilee, and SAIT are all located just up the hill from the TownHouse. It's a 6-8 min walk or a 1 minute & 1 train stop from our SunnySide C-train Station.
Our Historic 1906 Fire Hall #6 is now hosting the Open Air Art Project, a community-based public art residency program. It's located next to the Louise Bridge (10th Street & Memorial Dr.), which takes you into the Downtown core. This area along the River Pathway System has numerous sculptures & benches for an enjoyable day of exploring.
1101 Memorial Dr NW
1101 Memorial Drive NorthwestOur Historic 1906 Fire Hall #6 is now hosting the Open Air Art Project, a community-based public art residency program. It's located next to the Louise Bridge (10th Street & Memorial Dr.), which takes you into the Downtown core. This area along the River Pathway System has numerous sculptures & benches for an enjoyable day of exploring.
Our independent 1920's Plaza Theatre cinema offers a unique movie experience! This historic cinema shows all types of alternative films from around the world.
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Plaza Theatre
1133 Kensington Rd NWOur independent 1920's Plaza Theatre cinema offers a unique movie experience! This historic cinema shows all types of alternative films from around the world.
containR is a pop up arts and culture hub for people of all ages located at the corner of 9th Street and 2nd Avenue NW.
Folks gather every Thursday evening for the local "Music & Market". Other events are organized throughout the year here.
This is Calgary's FIRST "Art Park" & a work in progress... You'll see re-purposed solar powered shipping containers, an open air theatre, a courtyard made of re-purposed rig mats, moveable seating, sculptures, a little library, permaculture gardens and bee keeping.
containR
1020 2 Ave NWcontainR is a pop up arts and culture hub for people of all ages located at the corner of 9th Street and 2nd Avenue NW.
Folks gather every Thursday evening for the local "Music & Market". Other events are organized throughout the year here.
This is Calgary's FIRST "Art Park" & a work in progress... You'll see re-purposed solar powered shipping containers, an open air theatre, a courtyard made of re-purposed rig mats, moveable seating, sculptures, a little library, permaculture gardens and bee keeping.
Essentials
Safeway is our large grocery store & pharmacy, and only 1-2 minute walk away. Open until 11pm.
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Safeway Kensington Calgary
410 10 St NWSafeway is our large grocery store & pharmacy, and only 1-2 minute walk away. Open until 11pm.
RBC Royal Bank
146 10 St NWBmo Bank of Montreal
1101 Kensington Rd NWBMO bank machine is located inside Safeway. If you require a BMO Branch & other services... there is one located down the 10th Street, between Kensington Rd & Memorial Dr. NW.
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Bmo Bank of Montreal
1101 Kensington Rd NWBMO bank machine is located inside Safeway. If you require a BMO Branch & other services... there is one located down the 10th Street, between Kensington Rd & Memorial Dr. NW.
HSBC Bank
1217 Kensington Rd NWOMZ Hair Salon
SCOTIABANK
3403 17 Ave SWThey have a preschool program available. This Elementary School goes from Kindergarten to grade 6. Ranked among the top 20 schools in Calgary. 2014-2015 ranked 14 out of 812 schools by the Fraser Institute.
Sunnyside School
211 7 St NWThey have a preschool program available. This Elementary School goes from Kindergarten to grade 6. Ranked among the top 20 schools in Calgary. 2014-2015 ranked 14 out of 812 schools by the Fraser Institute.
Hillhurst School, like SunnySide School has very high ratings (FI rating 8.9/10), and is among the top elementary schools in Calgary!
Hillhurst School goes from Kindergarten to Grade 6. It also offers the GATE program. The GATE program is offered to gifted and talented students. It's designed to meet the unique learning requirements of the intellectually gifted.
Hillhurst School | Calgary Board of Education
1418 7 Ave NWHillhurst School, like SunnySide School has very high ratings (FI rating 8.9/10), and is among the top elementary schools in Calgary!
Hillhurst School goes from Kindergarten to Grade 6. It also offers the GATE program. The GATE program is offered to gifted and talented students. It's designed to meet the unique learning requirements of the intellectually gifted.
Montessori offers pre-school program in a prepared classroom environment for children three to six years of age.
Montessori Alberta
1407 7 Ave NWMontessori offers pre-school program in a prepared classroom environment for children three to six years of age.
Entertainment & Activities
FREE SATURDAY Summertime OUTDOOR MOVIES SERIES!!! Saturday August 13th (Dirty Dancing), 20th (Princess Bride), 27th (Ghostbusters) and September 3rd (The Breakfast Club) from 9pm-12:30am. Come enjoy an excellent line-up of favourite movie classics under the stars. Located in lot 57 – at 1210 Kensington Rd. NW, and rediscover stories of the trials and tribulations of coming of age, first love, adventure and mystery, with friends and neighbours. Hot popcorn and sweet southern iced tea will be free too!
ParkPlus Lot 57
1210 Kensington Rd NWFREE SATURDAY Summertime OUTDOOR MOVIES SERIES!!! Saturday August 13th (Dirty Dancing), 20th (Princess Bride), 27th (Ghostbusters) and September 3rd (The Breakfast Club) from 9pm-12:30am. Come enjoy an excellent line-up of favourite movie classics under the stars. Located in lot 57 – at 1210 Kensington Rd. NW, and rediscover stories of the trials and tribulations of coming of age, first love, adventure and mystery, with friends and neighbours. Hot popcorn and sweet southern iced tea will be free too!
Yoga Room of Kensington
306 10 St NWKensington Fitness - Personal Training & Wellness
223 10 St NWUrban Athlete Fitness Studio
480 14 St NWYYC CYCLE SPIN STUDIO - Kensington
1117B Kensington Rd NWRunning Room
321 10 St NWCalgary Curling Club
720 3 St NWBowview Outdoor Pool
1910 6 Ave NWSAIT Aquatic Centre
1301 16 Ave NWMcMahon Stadium
Калґарі Стампед
1410 Olympic Way SEThe Telus Spark's Science Centre is a great place to spend the day & a couple blocks uphill from the Zoo & Calgary Zoo C-Train Station. See Calgary Transit's website, if trying to avoid walking a couple blocks uphill.
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TELUS Spark
The Telus Spark's Science Centre is a great place to spend the day & a couple blocks uphill from the Zoo & Calgary Zoo C-Train Station. See Calgary Transit's website, if trying to avoid walking a couple blocks uphill.
Калгарі зоопарк
1111 Memorial Dr NW
1111 Memorial Drive NorthwestRafting the Bow River at Poppy Plaza.
~Mom & Tot Drop-in (no registration required), $2 per adult, $1 per child. Daily, Mon–Fri from 10:30am – 12:30pm.
~Ice times, Schedules, Stick and Puck, Public Skating and more... call them to find out more at 403-283-0464.
West Hillhurst Community Association
1940 6 Avenue Northwest~Mom & Tot Drop-in (no registration required), $2 per adult, $1 per child. Daily, Mon–Fri from 10:30am – 12:30pm.
~Ice times, Schedules, Stick and Puck, Public Skating and more... call them to find out more at 403-283-0464.