Downtown West
Downtown West is a densely populated neighbourhood where art, nature, food, and community come together. Whether you’re exploring solo or with friends, there’s always something new to uncover in this lively, creative corner of the city.
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Food and drinks
Start your day with a cozy coffee and pastry at Loophole Coffee Bar. Grab a flavourful lunch to-go at Luxor Emporium Cafe or sit down for something classy at Mille Restaurant and Cafe.
Koji Katsu
Sample the tastes of Japan with classic katsu, curry katsu, katsu-don and more!
Best of Kin Social
Best of Kin Social offers patrons delicious beer, nostalgic comfort food + family classics, in a cozy environment that might remind you of a cooler version of your Granny’s basement.
Loophole Coffee Bar
Located in Sigla Books, Loophole is a neighborhood coffee shop that transforms into a music venue by night. Come and enjoy a selection of gourmet coffee, tea, and pastries.
Calan Beef Noodle
Try the vibrant Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles made fresh daily! Whether you’re craving our signature braised beef noodle soup or prefer to customize your own bowl, every dish reflects our commitment to taste, quality, and inclusivity.
Bow and Bend Rooftop
Experience Calgary from above at Bow & Bend Rooftop, inspired by the city’s majestic landscape and boasting sweeping views of the Bow River.
Luxor
For lunch, grab some Egyptian deli delights to-go from Luxur, located at 9th Street and 7th Avenue. This homemade food is perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch.
Ssome Korean Restaurant
For the best bibimbap in town, head over to Ssome Korean Restaurant.
Namsan
Indulge in authentic Korean BBQ and delicious condiments at NamSam. If you stay late, you can experience the place turning into a lively spot for drinks and snacks.
Activities and outdoor spaces
Spend an afternoon exploring connected neighbourhood parks, relaxing by the river, or shooting hoops at Century Gardens. At Cowboys Park try bouldering, skateboarding, or walking along scenic paths that lead to the Bow River Pathway.
Bowforth Park
Visit BowForth Park for a leisurely stroll and relax by the Bow River.
Joe’s Garage
Rent a bike from Joe Garage to explore the scenic river pathway
Nat Christie Park
Nat Christie Park is located on the south side of the Bow River Pathway. The park features nine original sculptures that were carved by members of the Stone Sculptures Guild of North America.
Cowboys Park
Cowboys Park is located in the vibrant Downtown West neighbourhood and is Calgary’s largest multi-use community, special event and music festival site.
Contemporary Calgary
Discover the innovative world of contemporary art at Contemporary Calgary, where global art installations and rotating exhibitions bring new ideas to life. Explore their open-studio residency and speaker series for a deeper dive into the creative process.
Getting Around
Whether you hit up one spot or all of them, every visit makes a difference. Let’s keep supporting our community and enjoying everything downtown Calgary has to offer!
Check out some resources to help make visiting downtown convenient.
