The Fern's Guidebook
Food Scene
The Cheesecake Cafe is one of our favourite restaurants. They are locally-owned, Alberta-based, and have delicious food (and cheesecake)!!
The Cheesecake Cafe
7600 Macleod Trail SEThe Cheesecake Cafe is one of our favourite restaurants. They are locally-owned, Alberta-based, and have delicious food (and cheesecake)!!
Village Ice Cream remains in hot pursuit of cold perfection. Places for hand-made traditional ice cream in decidedly un-traditional shops. Places to gather, share old memories and create new ones. Places to wind down or rev up. Places to connect with fellow villagers. Or, you know, places to grab a quick pint of Salted Caramel for just you and a spoon.
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Village Ice Cream
431 10 Ave SEVillage Ice Cream remains in hot pursuit of cold perfection. Places for hand-made traditional ice cream in decidedly un-traditional shops. Places to gather, share old memories and create new ones. Places to wind down or rev up. Places to connect with fellow villagers. Or, you know, places to grab a quick pint of Salted Caramel for just you and a spoon.
Peter's Drive In first opened in Calgary in 1964. The pit stop is best known for their iconic burgers and bonkers milkshakes that come in a variety of flavours including butterscotch, mocha, licorice, marshmallow and more!
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Peters' Drive-In
219 16 Ave NEPeter's Drive In first opened in Calgary in 1964. The pit stop is best known for their iconic burgers and bonkers milkshakes that come in a variety of flavours including butterscotch, mocha, licorice, marshmallow and more!
At Saskatoon Farms you can find greenhouses full of plants, a giftshop full of treasures, a restaurant with a covered outdoor patio, a seasonal farmer's market full of local & organic food, an annual U-pick for Saskatoon Berries and Sour Cherries and so much more.
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The Saskatoon Farm
80181 338 Ave EAt Saskatoon Farms you can find greenhouses full of plants, a giftshop full of treasures, a restaurant with a covered outdoor patio, a seasonal farmer's market full of local & organic food, an annual U-pick for Saskatoon Berries and Sour Cherries and so much more.
Avenida Food Hall & Fresh Market is home to around 40 restaurants and vendors. The restaurants at the market cover a wide range of cuisines, including Thai, Mexican, Indonesian, Ukrainian and Ethiopian. Guests can also pick up products for home, including baked goods and bread, chocolate, flowers, and home decor items. Plus, several vendors offer fresh produce, cheese and meat products.
The more than 22,000-square-foot market also has a spot called The Mercantile at Avenida Food Hall. Here, you’ll find a small selection of products from more than two dozen vendors.
Check it out from Thursday to Sunday between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
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12445 Lake Fraser Dr SEAvenida Food Hall & Fresh Market is home to around 40 restaurants and vendors. The restaurants at the market cover a wide range of cuisines, including Thai, Mexican, Indonesian, Ukrainian and Ethiopian. Guests can also pick up products for home, including baked goods and bread, chocolate, flowers, and home decor items. Plus, several vendors offer fresh produce, cheese and meat products.
The more than 22,000-square-foot market also has a spot called The Mercantile at Avenida Food Hall. Here, you’ll find a small selection of products from more than two dozen vendors.
Check it out from Thursday to Sunday between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Excellent breakfast and pastries. Right around the corner from our house! Try their choclate cinnamon buns :)
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Patisserie du Soleil Bakery Cafe
2525 Woodview Dr SWExcellent breakfast and pastries. Right around the corner from our house! Try their choclate cinnamon buns :)
HAPPY CUP
2525 Woodview Dr SWDelicious bubble tea! Right around the corner from our house!
Sightseeing
The Calgary Zoo is home to nearly 1,000 creatures across 119 species, and is one of the city’s favourite family destinations. One third of Calgarians visit every year, and more than 97,000 have annual memberships.
Operated by the Calgary Zoological Society, a not-for-profit society founded in 1929, the Calgary Zoo is one of just five zoos in Canada accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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캘거리 동물원
The Calgary Zoo is home to nearly 1,000 creatures across 119 species, and is one of the city’s favourite family destinations. One third of Calgarians visit every year, and more than 97,000 have annual memberships.
Operated by the Calgary Zoological Society, a not-for-profit society founded in 1929, the Calgary Zoo is one of just five zoos in Canada accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Heritage Park is a living history museum located on 127 acres of parkland on the banks of the Glenmore Reservoir.
As Canada’s largest living history museum by number of exhibits, it is one of the city’s most visited tourist attractions.
Heritage park is a recreation of late 19th and early 20th century Alberta. Most of the buildings are historical and authentic and were transported to the park to be placed on display.
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헤리티지 센터
Heritage ParkHeritage Park is a living history museum located on 127 acres of parkland on the banks of the Glenmore Reservoir.
As Canada’s largest living history museum by number of exhibits, it is one of the city’s most visited tourist attractions.
Heritage park is a recreation of late 19th and early 20th century Alberta. Most of the buildings are historical and authentic and were transported to the park to be placed on display.
Calaway Park is Western Canada's largest outdoor family amusement park. The park is located in Springbank, Alberta, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) west of the city limits of Calgary.
Calaway Park currently has 32 rides, 20 food locations, 23 games, and covers 90 acres. The park has been in continuous seasonal operation since 1982.
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캘러웨이공원
245033 Range Rd 33Calaway Park is Western Canada's largest outdoor family amusement park. The park is located in Springbank, Alberta, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) west of the city limits of Calgary.
Calaway Park currently has 32 rides, 20 food locations, 23 games, and covers 90 acres. The park has been in continuous seasonal operation since 1982.
Telus Spark is a science museum with interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations and educational demonstrations in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. There are more than 430,000 visitors annually, including over 82,000 students.
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CPA TELUS Spark
220 St Georges Dr NETelus Spark is a science museum with interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations and educational demonstrations in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. There are more than 430,000 visitors annually, including over 82,000 students.
A world-renowned equestrian facility, Spruce Meadows welcomes visitors throughout the year to tour the stables, watch show jumping and dressage champions in training, and stroll the pleasant grounds. Outdoor tournaments take place in the spring, with indoor competitions in other seasons. There's also a football stadium located on the 505-acre site, as well as retail vendors and dining options.
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스프루스메도스
18011 Spruce Meadows Way SWA world-renowned equestrian facility, Spruce Meadows welcomes visitors throughout the year to tour the stables, watch show jumping and dressage champions in training, and stroll the pleasant grounds. Outdoor tournaments take place in the spring, with indoor competitions in other seasons. There's also a football stadium located on the 505-acre site, as well as retail vendors and dining options.
Nature
For additional hikes, send me a message - we have plenty of recommendations!!
Forget-Me-Not Pond is a popular recreation place for a stroll or a picnic in Kananaskis Country to a pristine, emerald pond nestled beneath Forget-Me-Not Ridge.
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잊지 마 저수지
Alberta 66Forget-Me-Not Pond is a popular recreation place for a stroll or a picnic in Kananaskis Country to a pristine, emerald pond nestled beneath Forget-Me-Not Ridge.
West Bragg Creek Provincial Recreation Area is a day-use area only and covers a grand total of 61 acres. There are numerous trails and are maintained year-round by a great group on local volunteers. There are outdoor recreational opportunities here for cross-country skiing, hiking, and mountain biking.
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웨스트 브래그 크릭 데이 유즈 지역
West Bragg Creek Provincial Recreation Area is a day-use area only and covers a grand total of 61 acres. There are numerous trails and are maintained year-round by a great group on local volunteers. There are outdoor recreational opportunities here for cross-country skiing, hiking, and mountain biking.
Bragg Creek in Kananaskis Country Alberta, is one of the top year-round hikes if you live in the Calgary area. Nothing beats it for the workout and the views – especially during the winter months.
The hike climbs 726 metres (2381 feet) in only 3.8 kilometres one way.
From the summit cairn of Prairie Mountain there are sweeping views of surrounding mountains.
Prairie Mountain
Bragg Creek in Kananaskis Country Alberta, is one of the top year-round hikes if you live in the Calgary area. Nothing beats it for the workout and the views – especially during the winter months.
The hike climbs 726 metres (2381 feet) in only 3.8 kilometres one way.
From the summit cairn of Prairie Mountain there are sweeping views of surrounding mountains.
Elbow Falls Trail is always a good road trip stop if you’re near Bragg Creek Alberta in Kananaskis Country. In the springtime and after heavy rains the water is flowing faster and creating bigger waterfalls on the Elbow River. While the picnic tables washed away in the flood of 2013 it’s still a pretty place for a picnic lunch with views of the Rocky Mountains and the sound of the waterfall.
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엘보 폭포
Alberta 66Elbow Falls Trail is always a good road trip stop if you’re near Bragg Creek Alberta in Kananaskis Country. In the springtime and after heavy rains the water is flowing faster and creating bigger waterfalls on the Elbow River. While the picnic tables washed away in the flood of 2013 it’s still a pretty place for a picnic lunch with views of the Rocky Mountains and the sound of the waterfall.
Built in 1932, the Glenmore Reservoir is a large artificial reservoir on the Elbow River in the southwest quadrant of Calgary. A primary source of drinking water to the city, the dam is a concrete structure that holds back the reservoir and controls the downstream flow of the Elbow river. South Glenmore Park is the area surrounding the south side of the reservoir which includes the Weaselhead Natural Area.
Activities include:
- fishing
- boating (docks and launch ramps are available)
- South Glenmore Park (picnic area & shelter, tennis courts, polo fields, bike and hiking trails. It also has a variety Children’s Park, a playground and water park that is accessible to disabled children.)
- North Glenmore Park (picnic areas, firepits and BBQ stands, pedestrian and bike trails throughout)
- biking and walking trails along the perimeter
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글렌모어 저수지
Built in 1932, the Glenmore Reservoir is a large artificial reservoir on the Elbow River in the southwest quadrant of Calgary. A primary source of drinking water to the city, the dam is a concrete structure that holds back the reservoir and controls the downstream flow of the Elbow river. South Glenmore Park is the area surrounding the south side of the reservoir which includes the Weaselhead Natural Area.
Activities include:
- fishing
- boating (docks and launch ramps are available)
- South Glenmore Park (picnic area & shelter, tennis courts, polo fields, bike and hiking trails. It also has a variety Children’s Park, a playground and water park that is accessible to disabled children.)
- North Glenmore Park (picnic areas, firepits and BBQ stands, pedestrian and bike trails throughout)
- biking and walking trails along the perimeter
Johnston Canyon is one of the most popular day hikes in Banff National Park. It’s fairly easy, making it perfect for families and people of almost any fitness level and age. It’s accessible year round, including the winter when you can enjoy hiking to Johnston Canyon’s frozen waterfalls.
Time to reach lower falls: 30 minutes, 1.1 km one way, elevation gain of 30 meters.
Time to reach upper falls: one hour , 2.6 km one way, elevation gain of 120 meters.
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존스턴 캐년
Bow Valley ParkwayJohnston Canyon is one of the most popular day hikes in Banff National Park. It’s fairly easy, making it perfect for families and people of almost any fitness level and age. It’s accessible year round, including the winter when you can enjoy hiking to Johnston Canyon’s frozen waterfalls.
Time to reach lower falls: 30 minutes, 1.1 km one way, elevation gain of 30 meters.
Time to reach upper falls: one hour , 2.6 km one way, elevation gain of 120 meters.
Canada’s largest urban park stretches approximately 12 miles from the T’suu Tina Reserve at 37th Street to the Bow River’s banks in the east, covering much of the south side of the city. The nearest entrance is a 5 min walk from our house!
The park has many picnic areas with fire pits washrooms and Glennfield is the only park area with picnic shelters which can be reserved.
Fish Creek Provincial Park offers many opportunities for recreational activities throughout the year regardless of age and physical ability.
In summer: Activities include fishing (permitted in the Bow River and Fish Creek), wading, cycling, and day camping.
In winter: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and walking/hiking.
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피시 크릭 국립공원
Canada’s largest urban park stretches approximately 12 miles from the T’suu Tina Reserve at 37th Street to the Bow River’s banks in the east, covering much of the south side of the city. The nearest entrance is a 5 min walk from our house!
The park has many picnic areas with fire pits washrooms and Glennfield is the only park area with picnic shelters which can be reserved.
Fish Creek Provincial Park offers many opportunities for recreational activities throughout the year regardless of age and physical ability.
In summer: Activities include fishing (permitted in the Bow River and Fish Creek), wading, cycling, and day camping.
In winter: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and walking/hiking.