10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

"A post shared by Last Best Brewing & Distilling (@lastbestbrew). With one of the longest weekend happy hours on our list and high wall coverage on either side, you could hang out on the Last Best Brewing patio all day long without breaking a sweat or the bank. In addition to its popular citrus-forwrad Last Best IPA, the brewery also just introduced a new summery dry-hopped sour, Mangolomaniac."

"Cuisine: Craft Beer/Pub Style Food Heated Patio: Yes Address: 607 11 Ave SW, Calgary. Phone: 587-353-7387Website. View this post on Instagram"

"If you’re looking for where to drink in Calgary to enjoy beer, and especially craft beer, check out Cold Garden Beverage Company. This microbrewery in Inglewood community is such a beautiful hangout place with a cozy hippie vibe. Cold Garden’s approximately 2,000 square feet tasting room has pool noodles, random couches with blankets, and a big funky pineapple-shaped disco ball."

"The Cold Garden tours and tastings remain virtual for now, but include four beers to taste, a 20oz. branded cup, a live tour of the brew space, a guided tasting, and delivery- you might receive some additional surprise swag, too!. Your tour will get right into how Cold Garden came to eb, and how their beers come to be by learning all the details of how they’re made."

"Cold Garden Beverage Company is a microbrewing business founded by three friends who just love craft beer. They sell eight kinds of beer with very creative names such as ‘Cakeface’ and ‘This Must Be the IPA.’. They also have colourful merchandise and cronks for sale and pick-up."

"Tucked just off Edmonton Trail, Citizen Brewing Company has grown a dedicated following not just for consistently good beers, but also for the food coming out of its repurposed-shipping-container kitchen. The menu includes burgers, hot chicken, a daily soup and even weekend brunch. Pay your respects to Citizen’s resiliency with a pint of Hijacked IPA, a bruiser of a beer that commemorates the time their food-truck kitchen was stolen."

"A recent visit to Citizen Brewery confirms sitting outside is like a little oasis with the heaters blasting and the cold beer flowing. Head Chef Brian Diamond has added a few new items to the menu with daily specials but we think the Citizen Burger for $8.00 is one of the best deals around."

"In addition to providing full sun coverage in a spacious environment, High Line Brewing recently announced the return of its Club Maté+ hard to its long list of unique summer-themed beverages. High Line also offers a hot dog menu inspired by various regions around the world along with a selection of snacks."

"High Line Brewing is a small batch craft brewery nestled in Calgary that was established in November 2016. They pride themselves in having to offer exciting flavors along with an outstanding selection of beers of the best quality."

"Outcast Brewing is a great kid-friendly brewery to take the whole family. Little ones will enjoy their kids’ colouring table available while the big ones (a.k.a. people over 18) can enjoy a brew or two!"

"While you enjoy your authentic Brewcade beers, you can partake in all sorts of classic bar and arcade games. Out on their patio you can relax in a colourful environment in their Adirondack chairs. Revival Brewcade: 1217B 9th Ave."

"Come enjoy one of the newest brewery patios in Calgary at Bow River. Along with their craft beers you can also fill up on pizza, Aussie Pies, and other tasty appetizers. The beers offered draw inspiration from the Bow River, the glaciers which feed it, and the prairies that surround it to bring styles like Cherry Raz Wit, Prairie Night Smokey Porter, or High Country Amber."

"Bow River Brewing is a craft brewery based in Calgary by Chinook Centre. Join them in our casual taproom with family style seating for award winning beers, delicious pizzas and friendly staff. Over the years, they have a built a reputation for the quality of their beers."

"A unique concept created by two local bike guys, Bike and Brew is Calgary’s original caffeinated Bicycle and Repair shop to bring the communities of cycling and coffee together. I randomly stumbled upon this gem when I was walking from Sushi Bar Zipang to Shiki Menya, and thought it was too cool not to check out. I love businesses that strive to support local."

"Paddy’s may have been voted one of the best new breweries in Alberta (by Alberta Brewer’s Association), but they also have a menu dedicated to food that is worth a visit. As you try their small batch brews (usually about 8 styles/flavours available at a time) you can delve into their smoked meats, sausage links, and homemade breads. Paddy’s Barbecue & Brewery: 3610 Burnsland Rd SE"

"They know this to be true at Paddy’s, which is equal parts barbecue joint and craft brewery. Show up hungry and tuck into slow-roasted beef brisket, turkey, pork ribs and more, sold by the pound on platters and served with pickles and bread. The rich flavours of barbecue can handle a bold beer, like the IPA-V1-2019, a new IPA series that debuted at the start of 2019."

"John Wong’s Restaurant offers a wide array of authentic Chinese dishes to choose from. They have everything from chicken dishes to beef dishes, and they also have noodles and soups as well. To give you a different experience, they only allow you to order online and get the food for take-away, so you can bring your food home to share with the whole family."

"John Wong’s restaurant in South West Calgary is one of the best Calgary Chinese restaurants to serve seafood & Cantonese dishes. Photo from John Wong’s website. The restaurant is popularly known to serve a wide array of cuisines."

"iBaoza is a Northern Chinese restaurant that provides real Northern Chinese food to the community of Calgary. Their speciality includes dumplings that are filled with different kinds of meat, beef, chicken, tuna, seafood, and vegetables. What puts iBaoza in our list of the best Chinese restaurants in Calgary is that it takes customer accommodation to the next level."

"iBAOZA is an award-winning Calgary Chinese takeaway restaurant in the North West. This restaurant in northwest Calgary was voted in 2019 as the best Northern Chinese restaurant. Apart from Chinese delicacies, they specialize in steamed buns; this is one of their most valued items."

"Sue Higgins Park is home to the largest fenced off-leash area in Calgary along with public artwork Deux Chiens Assis, two bronze dog statues by artist Henri Jacquemart, crafted in the 1800s. Wander through 62 hectares of green space along the riverbanks and keep your eyes peeled for diving ducks, Canada Geese, gulls, red-winged blackbirds, woodpeckers, and warblers. Be sure to listen for the Boreal Chorus Frog, which sounds like someone running their finger along the teeth of a nylon comb."

"Formerly known as Southland Park, Sue Higgins Park is the mother of all dog parks in Calgary. Located along the banks of the Bow River, the destination is an excellent option for dog-lovers in southeast Calgary. At 62 hectares, the park is home to the largest off-leash area in the city."

"One of Calgary's newer parks, this is home to some great ponds, and dog parks all located at the end of Southland Drive and Deerfoot Trail. Learn more about Sue Higgins Park"

"McHugh Bluff is a gorgeous park that spans two northwest Calgary neighborhoods and has panoramic views of Bow River, Prince’s Island Park and downtown. While it’s also a popular place to watch the Canada Day fireworks, you should visit during the off-season and go at night to see Calgary lit up by the stars. It’s very “bright lights in the big city.” Recommended by local insider Coco Hiu Tung"

"McHugh Bluff in the Crescent Height neighborhood is the best place to get great skyline photos of Calgary. It is a steep bluff overlooking the city with a viewing platform, and a staircase that descends down the bluff provides an excellent view of the city."

"A post shared by Ricky Forbes (@forbesricky) on Jul 26, 2016 at 7:45pm PDT. Admittedly, this is a bit of a trek to get to, but well worth it. The platform gives a full view of the Calgary skyline."

"What: Located at Calgary’s Fairmont Palliser and the Hotel Le Germain, this spa offers the regular massage and treatment packages, but also gives you access to an indoor pool and hot tub. Where: Fairmont Palliser – 133 9th Avenue SW, Calgary; Hotel Le Germain – 899 Centre Street SW, Calgary. Base Package: The RnR Express Indulgence; massage, facial, foot massage, and manicure: $189"

"With a name like RnR, it’s no wonder this spa is designed for total relaxation. Enjoy the steam room and indoor pool inside the Fairmont Palliser Hotel’sRnR Wellness spa. They offer couples massages and tension relief treatments."

"The Fairmont Palliser Hotel is already impressive, and then add a beautiful spa to it and it becomes certainly worth visiting. The boutique spa is wrapped around the pool and fitness centre, and your experience begins ri...more"

"This list wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t include this Calgary massage spa, I am talking about the Oasis Wellness Centre&Spa. This luxurious spa is considered a high-end spa in Calgary for the range of massages and body treatments that you can get. The TEYE facial and the Oasis essential therapy, where you will have a staggering 9 oils applied to your body one after the other."

"Monday – Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM Thursday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM Sunday: 9:00AM – 5:00 PM. The Oasis Wellness Centre & Spa is an Egyptian-inspired pampering facility located at the heart of the city. It has amenities such as a sauna, steam rooms, lounges, and a library, to keep you relaxed throughout."

"After you’ve stuffed in all that you can into your time in Calgary, book at least a half of a day off to unwind. Take a leisurely stroll in nature, get pampered with a massage, or even take in a yoga class!. The city has a lot to offer, so much so that we’ve got an entire guide to the Calgary spa and wellness scene for you to peruse."

"Over 20 years ago this spa and wellness centre opened as a pre/post natal massage clinic and it has only been growing since then. Other than being the best pre/post natal massage clinic in the city it is also a wonderful...more"