Calgary’s downtown core
Who says business and pleasure don’t mix? Calgary’s downtown mingles shopping, entertainment and cultural events with booming businesses to attract Calgarians and more than 4.5 million visitors every year.
Beneath the gleaming office towers are 18 major tourist attractions, more than 800 stores, several parks and pathways and 23 major annual festivals. Not to mention a selection of hundreds of restaurants, cafés and bistros with diverse menus ranging from trendy tapas to fine dining.
If you’re seeking a place to wind down or a big night on the town, Calgary has dozens of nightclubs and pubs concentrated along Stephen Avenue, the Beltline district, Uptown 17th Avenue and Inglewood.
Calgary Downtown Association has a complete list of downtown events and amenities.