Day 1 Day 2
MORNING MORNING
The Daily (1) serves up breakfast
fare made with local ingredients in a
newspaper-themed diner. After your
meal, head over to neighbouring
Livingstone & Cavell Extraordinary
Toys (2)—they sell the most popular
modern delights alongside vintage
toys. Wake up with a coffee or tea at
quaint and cozy Higher Ground
(10), and then head over to Pages
book store (11). This place has
become a haven for bookworms
of all ages. Stop at InGear (12) for
travel accessories and beautiful
handcrafted goods from local artists.
AFTERNOON AFTERNOON
Stock up on snacks at the Gummi
Boutique (3) before browsing vinyl
at Hot Wax (4). Swing by Vendome
Café (5) for some caffeinated fuel,
then shop for vintage-inspired
women’s wear, jewelry and
accessories at Purr (6) or discover
finds from far away at Mañana
Imports and Gifts (7). Stroll down to Poppy Plaza, an
86,100 sq. ft. war memorial, then
head east to the iconic red Peace
Bridge, one of Calgary’s most
photographed locations. After your
walk, head to Hexagon Board
Game Café (13) to play hundreds
of board games while enjoying
specialty coffee, wine, beer and
snacks.
EVENING
Be sure to stop by Pulcinella (8).
Carrying on generations of Italian
tradition, this was the first place
in Calgary to serve authentic
Napoletana pizza, made from the
finest imported ingredients. Have
a glass of vino at intimate Winebar
5 Ave NW
Kensington (9) to end the evening.
EVENING
Check out Hayden Block (14), a
Southwest-inspired barbecue
place with plenty of whiskey,
and Modern Steak (15),
which serves creative cuts
of Alberta Beef in a sleek
cocktail lounge. Head to
Oak Tree Tavern (16) for
the local craft brews and
stay for the live music, or
grab tickets for the latest
indie show or cult classic
at The Plaza Theatre (17).
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easy favourite for
the artists in the
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THINGS TO SEE + DO