Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Calgary

"One of the largest museums in western Canada, Glenbow Museum is home to over 1.3 million artifacts and some 30,000 works of art that celebrate the history, creativity, and beauty of Canada. Get inspired with interactive workshops, cultural artifacts, First Nations culture, and new exhibitions making a stop in Calgary for a limited time. This family friendly museum also offers free admission the first Thursday of every month for a great way to explore Calgary attractions without breaking the bank."

"The Glenbow Museum features a variety of temporary exhibitions and museum collections, including an archival collection of unpublished documents. Parents can also enroll their children in the site's summer youth programs."

"» The Glenbow Museum is a city museum dedicated to the history of Western Canada. »  20 themed exhibition halls have a total area of 8 600 m2. »  Its fund is over a million exhibits."

"Although it’s no longer the tallest building in Calgary, this concrete and steel needle still makes the city’s skyline instantly recognizable—even by silhouette. Opened to the public in 1968, it was originally named the Husky Tower, but was renamed after the city itself a mere three years later. Visitors still flock to Calgary Tower for its breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the city, and the prairies, foothills and Rocky Mountains stretching far beyond."

"As we arrive in downtown Calgary, the tower with a red ribbon (red tower deck, my imagination is at play here) welcomes you with a BIG smile and it follows you everywhere in the downtown area – in a parking lot, restaurant, park, hotel-like everywhere. The Calgary Tower is a free-standing observation tower located in Downtown Calgary. It has an observation deck that offers a 360-degree bird’s eye view of the city, all the way to the Canadian Rockies."

"Opened for Canada’s centennial, Calgary Tower is the city’s most recognizable landmark. It’s one of the top points of interest in Calgary and a must-see attraction—even if you only have one day in Calgary. Scoot up 191 metres from ground level to the Calgary Tower observation deck."

"For a little slice of Central Park in the heart of Cowtown, take the bridge over to this island, with grassy fields made for tossing Frisbees, plus bike paths and ample space to stretch out. During the summer... Notable Building in Calgary"

"Prince’s Island Park is the perfect spot to escape the busyness of downtown Calgary without going far. Flower gardens, expansive grassy spaces, and several bridges make for a picturesque park in the city centre."

"Looking like a whimsical copper castle, this fabulous new museum is entirely entertaining, taking you on a ride through Canada's musical history with cool artifacts (like the guitar Guess Who used to record 'American Woman') and interactive displays. Test your skill at the drums, electric guitar or in a sound-recording room and even create your own instruments. Don't miss the Body Phonic room or the solar-powered Skywalk with its repurposed pianos destroyed in the 2013 flood."

"If you are interested in learning more about the history of Canadian Music then you must visit the Studio Bell. It has five floors of hands-on exhibitions, including the Canadian Halls of Fame. One of our favorite things to do in Studio Bell was going into the famed Rolling Stones Mobile Studio."

"Much more than a museum, Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, offers a safe, architecturally-stunning, self-guided experience that takes you through the story of music in Canada. Catch pop-up performances every weekend, and new temporary exhibits honouring iconic Canadians."

"It seems there’s no shortage of history in Alberta, because here’s another historical attraction that ranks pretty high on our list of things to do in Calgary. Fort Calgary was initially constructed to control the highly illegal U.S. whiskey trade and to clear the way for the incoming Canadian Pacific Railway. Today, you can walk through recreated houses (including a Métis hunting cabin) and immerse yourself in the visions of the past, and a protective structure that set the foundation for communities to grow and thrive in Western Canada."

"This original site dates way back to 1875 when West Mounted Police (now the RCMP) built Fort Calgary near the confluence of the Bow River and Elbow River. There are all kinds of great reproductions of scenes from the olden days as well as a beautiful 40-acre riverside park."

"A post shared by Proof Cocktail Bar (@proofyyc) on Oct 21, 2019 at 3:47pm PDT. Proof is an amazing cocktail bar in Calgary and most of the credit goes to its settings and decor. How cool the fact is that you get to enjoy seasonal libations."

"You can’t go wrong with the one-of-a-kind cocktails from Proof’s ever-changing menu. Small plates are also great for snacking in the cozy 60-seat space."

"Delicious Italian family-style dining is best enjoyed with, well, your family. Full plates of pasta, grilled meats and teaching your children the concept of sharing couldn’t come in a tastier fashion. (873 85 St. S.W., 403-685-0460, mercatogourmet.com)"

"You know when a family-run business has been around since 1974, it’s got to have good food. Mercato West is a market and eatery that serves up killer fresh pasta. Address: 873 85 Street SW #5000, CalgaryPhone: 403-263-6996"

"The sit-down experience at Mercato is unlike any other sit-down experience you may or may not have had. And that goes whether"

"I had to include Spot on and 4th Spot on this list because my family loves them both so much, I couldn’t choose one over the other. These two restaurants have the same menu items, but both locations are worth a visit. Kids eat free here on Sundays and also receive a free birthday meal if they sign up for the Kids Club."

"Smashburger is a US chain that has now expanded into Alberta – it now has 4 Calgary locations. Their patties are all made with fresh ground beef and ‘smashed’ into a patty shape. They offer fairly typical options including hamburgers, chicken burgers and salads but with premium toppings including haystack onions, blue cheese and spinach."

"I like this place and it was fairly popular, lots of people there. I appreciate that it is a local business. I had the classic burger and the chai milk..."

"Inglewood – 802 12 Street SEThe Inglewood Drive-in serves soft serve, malts, twisters and dole whips. You can even get your cone dipped in chocolate."

"Chili's is a leading casual dining restaurant which offers a fun and energetic atmosphere where friends and family can gather over a delicious meal. Chili's offers a variety of fresh grilled favourites and the brand's Southwes..."

"2 Calgary locations – Sunridge and Macleod Trail http://www.buffalowildwings.com/en-CA/. Buffalo Wilds Wings is a Sports bar but they have a seperate restaurant space which is completely kid friendly. They specialize in wings which you can get with a wide variety of sauces."

"This chain has plentiful of wing flavours and the size of wings are very consistently larger than most. Pricing is expensive for wings…”more"

"a variety of fishes and seafood, priced at 26$ to 60$ and relax at the bar with a cocktail. They are open late... We go there on special occassion like our Anniversary, Graduation and just casual too!!"