Best Neighbourhoods for Visitors

The urban core — where most visitors stay. Home to the famous +15 indoor skywalk (17km of connected walkways), Stephen Avenue pedestrian mall, major hotels, and the Convention Centre.

Calgary's most walkable and vibrant district. 17th Avenue SW is lined with top restaurants, patio bars, boutiques, and live music — the place to eat and drink in Calgary.

A charming inner-city village north of the Bow River. Kensington's main strip (Kensington Rd NW) has independent coffee shops, bookstores, restaurants, and an easy-going local feel tourists rarely find.

Calgary's oldest neighbourhood and its most eclectic. 9th Avenue SE has antique shops, indie galleries, craft breweries, and restaurants — with a genuine neighbourhood character that feels nothing like the downtown towers visible across the river.

Calgary's newest urban district built on a reclaimed inner-city brownfield. The RiverWalk pathway, Studio Bell (National Music Centre), the Central Library, and riverside condos make this the most architecturally interesting part of the city.

Just across the river from downtown, Bridgeland has evolved into one of Calgary's top food destinations. Its Italian heritage shows in the delis and bakeries; newer restaurants have made it a foodie pilgrimage. The neighbourhood sits on a ridge with great downtown views.