Calgary

World-Class Food and Canadian Hospitality

The best restaurants in Calgary are hard to pigeonhole: From excellent Korean eateries and farm-to-table bistros to authentic truckstop diners and superior fine dining, the Calgary dining scene is as diverse as the city itself. The same goes for the city’s cafés which offer extraordinary coffees and more, like rainbow lattes and a range of homemade ice cream that will bring out the child in just about anyone.

However, the red thread that runs through it all is, perhaps not surprisingly, the trademark Canadian hospitality that seems especially present in Calgary. Still, to get a true feel for the Calgarian way of life, you will have to brave one of the city’s much-lauded events.

Bring on the Stampede

The star of Calgary’s recurring events is, of course, the Calgary Stampede, touted as “the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”. Beyond the titular Stampede, the Calgary Stampede Grounds play host to a variety of thrilling events all year including auto shows, rodeos and everything in between. Yet, there are plenty more events that will keep you coming back to Calgary, such as the Calgary Folk Music Festival or the Parkland Summerfest, which might be your best chance to rub shoulder with the locals and make a new friend or two.