Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Downtown East Village

"Glenbow Museum is the best Calgary art gallery and museum for its vast collection of cultural items. The museum collects artworks from various Canadian artists and also allows other Canadian artists to donate their works to the gallery. Its collection contains textile pieces, portraits, sculptures, paintings, and other historical and artistic items celebrating Canada’s culture."

"There’s always something to see at the Glenbow Museum and is one of the best things to do in Calgary. Learn about the history of Alberta, explore the West African collection, and check out the rotating exhibit that always prove to be popular!. The Glenbow Museum always has an eye for great artists."

"A post shared by Jae K (@konzca) on Apr 15, 2018 at 8:36pm PDT. Glenbow Museum showcases Western Canadian arts and culture through historic and contemporary pieces. Enjoy the works of Frida Kahlo, and take a peek at John Will’s interesting photography — both exhibitions will be up until May 21."

"Observation Decks101 - 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta MoreLess Info. Located 1,228 meters above sea level, the Calgary Tower offers guests a high view of the entire city and two fine dining options. Through the Tower, guests can schedule a guided tour of the city."

"The iconic Calgary Tower opened to the public as Calgary’s tallest building in 1967. Today, the Calgary Tower is home to the highest 360° observation deck in the world."

"The Calgary Tower is a great spot to grab a bite to eat in their revolving restaurant while admiring the city views. 8 Day 14: time for the east coast… Toronto bound!"

"Located on a tiny island in the Bow River, directly north of the city center, Prince Island’s Park is where Calgary hosts its Folk Festival every year, with knee-slapping concerts alongside food and drinks. This urban park is a local favorite, thanks to its easy access to the city over the scenic Bow River Pathway. Recommended by local insider Patrick Twomey"

"Prince's Island Park features a playground, picnic areas, flower gardens, cross-country skiing, and a full service restaurant. The location also hosts the city's Canada Day celebration and the Calgary Folk Festival."

"You don’t have to be a musician to rock out at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. Visitors can play the drums, guitar, or even a synth with the help of tutorials for all skill levels. Speaking of synths, TONTO (The Original New Timbral Orchestra) is one of the world’s largest analog synthesizers."

"Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre is a non-profit museum and performance venue. You can check their website to see what is going on, but it’s also fun to go to Studio Bell and check out the impressive architecture!"

"This historical site chronicles Calgary's history between 1875 and the 1940s, allowing visitors to step back in time and explore the early days of the city through interactive exhibits, costumed interpreters,…"

"Calgarians agree when they think, “I love chicken,” they think Olive Chicken!. Marinated for 24 hours, their popular hand-cut chicken breast strips are available in 3, 5 and 10 pieces – all made with a secret recipe composed of Korean-imported seasonings. Olive also offers Chicken Kangjung tossed in hot & sweet sauce, plus deliciously bite-sized Popcorn Chicken."

"This historical spot in Inglewood was one of the first restaurants in Canada to land itself on the bottom half of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2010 and has continued on an upward trajectory since, consistently making top-restaurant lists locally and nationally. It’s the ideal spot in Calgary to celebrate a special occasion. Enjoy the quaint ambience in the antique dining room, or sit outside and catch a glimpse of the chefs gathering herbs from the on-site garden."

"Another fine dining spot in a historic home in Inglewood, Rouge is the gold standard when it comes to fine dining in Calgary. This is the place to go for a special occasion, or just an opportunity to really treat yourself in an elegant setting with highly professional service. The menu is French-inspired, with a strong element of Canadiana, and fresh and local ingredients leading the way."

"A post shared by Rouge Inglewood (@rougerestaurant) on May 28, 2019 at 4:00pm PDT. Found in Inglewood near the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers, Rouge’s patio backs out onto an expansive green space with lush vegetation. This entire outdoor seating area is engulfed by the sound of rushing water, creating a relaxing ambience in the midst of the city centre."

"It is a lively Mexican Taberna with wonderful margaritas and cocktails. The restaurant offers a large selection of delicious Mexican street food that you can enjoy with your friends and family!. They have foods that are gluten, vegetarian, and vegan friendly."

"Chilitos Taberna is a favourite in town not only for its authentic Mexican cuisine, but also its hype patio that sits on the west end of 17th Avenue SW. Enjoy a cold Mexican beer under large umbrellas and tables that can easily sit six people or more."

"CrossIron Mills is the spot to shop if you're looking for outlet savings or big brand stores you won't find elsewhere in the city. With 100 outlets and over 200 stores, CrossIron Mills has everything from deals at upscale retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth to the outdoor outfitter Bass Pro Shops. Bass Pro Shops is a truly unique shopping experience, with antiques, artifacts, trophy fish and wildlife, and Alberta murals throughout 150,000 square feet of adventurous entertainment."

"If you’re passing through Rocky View County, stop off at CrossIron Mills, Alberta’s largest single-level shopping mall. It’s a family-friendly favourite, with sections separated into different “neighborhoods”, including the sports neighborhood, ranch neighborhood, fashion neighborhood and resources neighborhood. If you’re here for entertainment, check out the Rodeo Court and the Wind Court, where you can peek into Alberta’s heritage of rodeos and folklore."

"Cross Iron Mills is the newest shopping mall addition to the Calgary region. Located just north of the city in between Calgary and Airdrie, it takes about 5 to 10 minutes to reach from the city limits and offers an outlet shopping experience like no other in the region. Cross Iron Mills is home to over 200 restaurants, shops and services, making the trip out well worth it."

"Hy’s offers several different levels of steak, including 60-day dry-aged beef and Canadian Black Angus. The menu is filled out with a selection of seafood, traditional steakhouse sides, surprisingly good vegetarian options, and Hy’s famed (and legitimately irresistible) cheese toast. Where:8th Avenue & 3rd Street SW"

"The menu features both classic and newly imagined recipes, but Hy’s favorites, like the famous Caesar salad and Steak Diane, are still prepared table-side."