Michael’s guidebook

Michael
Michael’s guidebook

Best Restaurants Within A Short Walk

There are a ton of great places to eat... here I've tried to highlight the best restaurants within a few blocks of my place. Co-op is probably the best (close) grocery store at 1130 - 11 Ave SW if you feel like cooking!
Super close by family-run place with great food and very good prices. The donairs are outstanding!
Alibaba Kabob House Inc
1602 14 St SW
Super close by family-run place with great food and very good prices. The donairs are outstanding!
Rio Pizza is just a couple blocks away and offers take out and delivery. There are numerous other chain pizza places close by too but Rio is my fave!
Rio Pizza
1510 14 St SW
Rio Pizza is just a couple blocks away and offers take out and delivery. There are numerous other chain pizza places close by too but Rio is my fave!
You can pick up a great chicken dinner here with (usually) only a 5 minute wait. If you want more of a sit-down dining experience but you still want chicken, go a little further East on 17 Ave to Nando's.
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Cluck N Cleaver - Beltline
1511 14 St SW
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You can pick up a great chicken dinner here with (usually) only a 5 minute wait. If you want more of a sit-down dining experience but you still want chicken, go a little further East on 17 Ave to Nando's.
High quality Indian food and close by too! The prices are a bit on the upper end but this is a great place for Indian food!
Green Chili Fine Indian Cuisine
1434 17 Ave SW
High quality Indian food and close by too! The prices are a bit on the upper end but this is a great place for Indian food!
High-end Thai food just a few blocks away. Nice cozy decor and great service!
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Khao San Thai Kitchen
1314 17 Ave SW
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High-end Thai food just a few blocks away. Nice cozy decor and great service!

Things To Do For Fun

Just a short list of fun things to do that are close by. Most activities listed here are within walking distance but Lime offers an on-the-go bike rental service, and Uber is your friend if you are tired of walking!
There are two ways to get to the Bow River walking and biking trails. If you want to go East for an "urban walk" toward downtown, Prince's Island and Stephen Avenue, then go North on 14 St, under the 9 Ave bridge and then over the Bow Trail bridge, then down on the right you'll see the paved pathways. If you want to go West for a "nature walk" to enjoy a natural area with forests and quiet riverbanks, head North on 16 St, cross to the north side of 10 Ave and turn West on 10th until you see a gateway through the fence where you can cross the railroad tracks. Keep going and you will see the paved pathways. The gateway is located across from 19th St before the big roadway overpasses.
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Riverwalk Calgary
RiverWalk
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There are two ways to get to the Bow River walking and biking trails. If you want to go East for an "urban walk" toward downtown, Prince's Island and Stephen Avenue, then go North on 14 St, under the 9 Ave bridge and then over the Bow Trail bridge, then down on the right you'll see the paved pathways. If you want to go West for a "nature walk" to enjoy a natural area with forests and quiet riverbanks, head North on 16 St, cross to the north side of 10 Ave and turn West on 10th until you see a gateway through the fence where you can cross the railroad tracks. Keep going and you will see the paved pathways. The gateway is located across from 19th St before the big roadway overpasses.
Very close by on 10 Ave with periodic performances in a small venue.
Sage Theatre
1721 29 Avenue Southwest
Very close by on 10 Ave with periodic performances in a small venue.
Close by within walking distance. Check their website for upcoming performances!
West Village Theatre
2007 10 Ave SW
Close by within walking distance. Check their website for upcoming performances!
It's the nearest wide open grassy space if you are feeling up for some Frisbee, a picnic, or an outdoor yoga session.
Royal Sunalta Park
It's the nearest wide open grassy space if you are feeling up for some Frisbee, a picnic, or an outdoor yoga session.
You can take the Bow River Trail to Eau Claire Market then take 2nd St south to 8 Ave (Stephen Ave). It's a pedestrian only street with some of Calgary's most historical buildings, best restaurants and shopping. Then you can loop back to the condo by taking 4th St or 5th St south under the railroad tracks. Then take any avenue (10 - 14) west back to the condo. This loop takes about an hour if you are in a hurry or all day if you are not! Alternatively, Take an Uber if you'd rather just hang out on Stephen Ave and skip the walk!
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Stephen Avenue Walk
340 8 Ave SW
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You can take the Bow River Trail to Eau Claire Market then take 2nd St south to 8 Ave (Stephen Ave). It's a pedestrian only street with some of Calgary's most historical buildings, best restaurants and shopping. Then you can loop back to the condo by taking 4th St or 5th St south under the railroad tracks. Then take any avenue (10 - 14) west back to the condo. This loop takes about an hour if you are in a hurry or all day if you are not! Alternatively, Take an Uber if you'd rather just hang out on Stephen Ave and skip the walk!
From 14 St head East down 17 Ave. This is Calgary's "Entertainment and Retail District". There are numerous restaurants, bars, and independently run shops. The restaurants end around 1 St SW but if you keep going on 17 Ave you will hit the Elbow River Casino, the Saddledome and The Stampede Grounds. Alternatively, turn north on 1 St for yet more restaurants, pubs, and shops.
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17 Avenue Southwest
17 Avenue Southwest
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From 14 St head East down 17 Ave. This is Calgary's "Entertainment and Retail District". There are numerous restaurants, bars, and independently run shops. The restaurants end around 1 St SW but if you keep going on 17 Ave you will hit the Elbow River Casino, the Saddledome and The Stampede Grounds. Alternatively, turn north on 1 St for yet more restaurants, pubs, and shops.

Grocery Stores Nearby

Grocery Stores Nearby
Large grocery store with everything you need.
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Safeway Beltline
813 11 Ave SW
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Large grocery store with everything you need.
Large grocery store with everything you need.
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Midtown Co-op
1130 11 Ave SW
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Large grocery store with everything you need.
Looking for health food, specialty products, vegan alternatives,, supplements, juices or organic produce? Community Natural Foods is about 7 blocks away and offers a great selection of healthy goodness. They also have a delicious buffet style lunch offering and great coffee.
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Community Natural Foods
1304 10 Ave SW
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Looking for health food, specialty products, vegan alternatives,, supplements, juices or organic produce? Community Natural Foods is about 7 blocks away and offers a great selection of healthy goodness. They also have a delicious buffet style lunch offering and great coffee.