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What to do and see in Calgary, Canada: The Best Shopping
The sophisticated city that grew out of the Canadian West, Calgary balances the modern and the traditional with pioneer charm. For the full western experience, show up in time for the annual Calgary Stampede, complete with rodeos. Year-round you'll find abundant shopping, dining and nightlife; a short drive away are some of Canada's finest national parks.
Restaurants in Calgary
1. Alberta Craft Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Alberta Craft Gallery is dedicated to bringing you the very best in contemporary and traditional fine craft from every corner of this amazing province. Curated exhibitions and an ever-changing store offer a wide selection of handcrafted pottery, blown and fused glass, jewellery, woodwork, fibre art, furniture, and home accessories from over 60 emerging, mid-career, and established artists.
2. Paul Kuhn Art Gallery
3. Calgary Farmers' Market
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4.5 based on 185 reviews
The Calgary Farmers' Market is the largest market of its kind in Calgary and one of the city's favourite year-round gathering places. The Market advocates for progress and growth of small local business by providing a year-round space for local farmers to sell their product at the height of each natural harvest.
Reviewed By Kmariee - Calgary, Canada
Absolutely loved coming to this market, lots of stuff to buy and great vendors here! The pretzel place was defintely my favorite!
4. Marda Loop
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
5. Esker Foundation
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Due to Covid-19 we are requesting all visitors pre-book visits to the gallery are with timed-entry, limited capacity, masks and physical distancing in place. Thank you. Esker Foundation is a privately funded contemporary art gallery located in the downtown Inglewood neighbourhood in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Esker Foundation connects the public to contemporary art through relevant, accessible, and educational exhibitions, programs, and publications. Esker Foundation reflects on current developments in local, regional, and international culture; creates opportunities for public dialogue; and supports the production of ground-breaking new work, ideas, and research. Founded in 2012 by Jim and Susan Hill, Esker Foundation is a new model for institutional relevance, curatorial focus, and audience engagement. Admission is free. Complimentary parking in the building.
Reviewed By BenLar137 - Calgary, Canada
Katie Ohe is an Alberta treasure, and she has a new exhibit at the fabulous Esker Foundation Gallery. Kids will absolutely love many of the exhibits, as you are encouraged to touch and set some in motion (others are not to be touched). As a UofC alumnus, I was familiar to see the stunning "Zipper" statue, but I didn't know how many cousins it has, every one gorgeous. I would say: If you haven't been to Esker recently, just go! I've never experienced a dud here!
6. Contemporary Calgary
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Contemporary Calgary is contributing to a global city of choice by engaging Calgarians with the art of our times through exhibitions, distinguished speaker series, outreach and education programs.
Reviewed By BenLar137 - Calgary, Canada
I was so glad that Contemporary Calgary has reopened under the new COVID protocols - it would have been an utter loss if Calgarians wouldn't have been able to take in their current Yoko Ono and Omar Ba exhibit. The admissions are still reasonable at $10, and the $20 membership still gets you in free all the time. The Yoko Ono material was stunning, and a bit overwhelming. I'll have to go back to really experience all that was there. Omar Ba was also fascinating, and would have been worth the admission to see as well. Bravo to Contemporary Calgary for keeping this spectacular place open, showcasing world-class modern art.
7. Stephen Avenue Walk
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4.0 based on 675 reviews
Calgary's only pedestrian mall, Stephen Avenue features a year-round pedestrian experience featuring shopping, restaurants and entertainment venues. It is home to: • 5,000 to 10,000 people per hour in peak times • Live performances, buskers, music, festivals, artists and culture galore • Nine major shopping centres/department stores • Some of Calgary's finest restaurants, pubs, cafés and bars • An eclectic mix of boutiques and galleries Stephen Avenue Walk is managed daily from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm by the Calgary Downtown Association on behalf of the City of Calgary.
Reviewed By BenLar137 - Calgary, Canada
When Calgary is in the grip of a cold snap like it is currently, people don't linger on Stephen Avenue Walk, but all the restaurants and attractions on it are still easy to get to. There is quite a lot of indoor parking nearby, and the Plus 15 elevated interior sidewalk system crosses over it and parallels it as several points. By day it is closed to vehicles and in anything but the worst weather, still a nice promenade. After 6 pm, it is open to vehicle traffic and there is some street parking. On our recent visits to downtown Calgary, although we didn't walk its length, we were able to admire it from several vantage points.
8. Avenida Art Gallery
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
An art gallery featuring the work of only Canadian artists.
9. Diana Paul Galleries Ltd.
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
This art gallery features local as well as international artists.
10. Gainsborough Galleries Ltd.
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
This art gallery features many sculptures and paintings of Western Canadian artists.
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