Beat Niq Jazz & Social Club
Downtown Calgary's only Jazz club and it's a good one. See their website for more information regarding hours and live performances.
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Types:
- Jazz Club
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Calgary Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Located on the St. George's River in the Bow River, Calgary's Zoo is similar to many large city zoos. You'll find many similar animals, but it's a fun outdoor activity nonetheless. Hours are 9am to 5pm daily. $15CAD for adults.
Types:
- Zoo
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Canada Olympic Park
Yes, that's right, bobsledding rides are offered at the Canada Olympic Park. For about $150 you can experiene the adrenaline rush of riding down a 60-second bobsled run. You don't have to worry about driving, just grip tightly and hold on.
Types:
- Bobsledding
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Eau Claire Market
Restaurants, grocers, shops, farmers' market, an IMAX theater--there is so much to see and do at Eau Claire Market. Just a stroll through can be fun for people watching and tasty treats.
Types:
- Miscellaneous Fun
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Elbow River Casino
Small casino just outside of downtown Calgary and on the way to Talisman Centre. Table games include Baccarat, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, and Tile Pai Gow. Also, a 24-hour poker room.
Types:
- Gambling
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Gravity Pope
We have yet to meet a woman who doesn't like to shoe shop. Gravity Pope is rated as the best shoe store in Calgary and it's conveiently located in downtown. They also have a location in Edmonton and Vancouver. Shoes here for guys as well.
Types:
- Shopping
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IMAX Calgary
Big screen and 3d movies shown at this IMAX venue in Eau Claire Maket, downtown Calgary.
Types:
- Movie Theater
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Ironwood Stage and Grill
Voted by locals as the best venue for live country and folk performances for several years. Since Calgary is a Country/Western town at heart, some good acts come through these doors.
Types:
- Music - Live
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Melrose Cafe
Rated as one of the best people watching and pickup joints in Calgary--also one of the best places to catch a sporting event or play pool. Melrose doesn't fit into the nightclub category nor is it a typical sportsbar.
Types:
- Bar/Nightclub
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Prince's Island Park
Calgary's largest and most popular park located on an island in the middle of Bow River. Just a few blocks walk from many downtown Calgary hotels.
Types:
- Miscellaneous Fun
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