Best Arts and Culture Places in Airdrie

"The largest museum of Western Canada has more than 20 permanent galleries and does a fantastic job telling the history of Calgary and Alberta and the legacy it leaves behind. The timeline follows the pre-oil, post oil and everything else in between. What makes it so beloved, is the museum’s interactive displays that educates the viewers about the history of the land and the lives of the A...Read more"

"It was the Greatest Show on Earth that helped put Calgary on the map. This annual 10-day bust-up includes a world famous rodeo, chuck wagon races, mid-way, livestock show and all the pancakes you can eat on every street corner of the city. The Stampede kicks off with a parade through downtown Calgary on the first Friday of July, as it has every year since 1912."

"Dubbed as “the greatest outdoor show on earth,” the annual Calgary Stampede is one of the world’s must-attend events. Every July, the Stampede draws visitors from all around the globe for 10 days of western hijinks. Even if your regular day-to-day attire doesn’t consist of cowboy boots & worn-in jeans, the world’s most famous rodeo may change your tune."

"Throughout the year, the Roundup Centre, Big Four Building, and Agriculture Building host trade shows, and the Grandstand hosts Thoroughbred…"

"This inspiring modern-art gallery has three floors of temporary exhibits that change every four months. The gallery is now in the former Centennial Planetarium in the southwest of Calgary, with displays of modern..."

"This small, private art gallery hosts fabulous temporary exhibitions in its beautiful 4th-floor location. Past exhibitions have considered everything from immigration to the Northwest Passage. Check the website..."

"Also known as Arts Commons, the EPCOR Centre is the beating heart of Calgary’s performance scene. It features an amazingly eclectic year-round programme of toe-tapping musicals, acclaimed dramas, children's shows, concerts, and arthouse film screenings. Whatever your interests may be, this is your 1-stop destination for a first-rate cultural fix."

"Most of the live music performances take place in the Jack Singer Concert Hall, which is the largest theatre and seats nearly 1,800. It’s the main performance space for the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and it hosts plenty of local and touring musicians. Arts Commons also hosts music series including BD&P World Music, TD Jazz and PCL Blues."

"Arts Commons is one of Canada’s largest and most vibrant art centres. Based in the heart of Calgary’s Cultural District in the downtown core, it is a popular attraction for art and theatre lovers. The centre occupies a full city block and is home to five theatres and the world-class Jack Singer Concert Hall."

"Wallace Galleries carries artists that mainly create abstract and landscape paintings. They also carry artists that work in other mediums like ceramics and prints. Located downtown they carry artists like Simon Andrew, Nancy Boyd, Robert Lemay, and Jim Stokes."

"Masters Gallery carries work by both contemporary and historical artists. Their selection of historical work stretches back over a century and contains many notable artists from Canada. They also carry a selection of contemporary artists that are well know in the Canadian art world."

"Michelangelo Gallery of Fine Art & Framing exhibits work by artists in a range of contemporary and traditional styles. They carry several landscape painters as well as some figurative and abstract artists. Some of their artist also work in sculpture."

"Phil’s Family Restaurant serves a wide variety of pancakes like the classic buttermilk or buckwheat pancakes, decadent chocolate chip pancakes, strawberry pancakes, savoury potato pancakes, and Phil’s own fruit compote pancakes. If you’re not sure which one to try, we recommend our personal favourite, the apple cinnamon. Address: 2312 16 Avenue NW, CalgaryPhone: 403-284-9696"

"It offers free dollar-sized pancakes to kids eight and under and it’s L’il Appetite Menu is tailored to smaller stomachs, though it’s not exclusively for children. You can order smaller-portions of Phil’s classics like waffles and eggs or a L’il burger and fries. Multiple locations in Calgary, phils.ca"

"This new location offers some traditional Phil’s options, but there’s also several menu items that embrace its urban location. Try the Savoury Bread Pudding, Hangover Poutine or Apple Cinnamon pancakes. Of course, you can’t forget to throw back a tangy Caesar, mimosa, or Irish coffee."

"Blaze is a US chain that has recently opened it’s first location in Calgary. Blaze pizza is quick service pizza at its very best. They serve thin crust pizza that cooks quickly so even though it’s made to order you barely have to wait before its ready."

"Hands down, the best vegan gluten free pizza I have ever tasted. A delicious crispy base, the sauce is to die for, and the staff are lovely!"

"If you’re looking for an authentic greasy spoon in the traditional sense, this isn’t quite it. The prices are good, but the menu has some flair. You can get pancakes, fruit or perogies instead of toast with your egg dish here."

"Though Heritage Bakery and Deli in Killarney carries imported foodstuffs, European home-style, handmade foods are the mainstay. Borscht, hand-pinched perogies, cabbage rolls, garlic sausage and potato pancakes are available fresh or frozen to take home. But with food this delicious, who can wait?"

"Cafe Artigiano is the go to quintessential downtown coffee bar. Their coffee is delicious and espresso based drinks are the cats pyjamas here. The atmosphere at Cafe Artigiano is quite corporate in its two downtown locations-making it ideal for a meeting or an afternoon coffee date."

"Centrium |  #100 - 332, 6th Ave SW  | caffeartigiano.com  |  (403) 699-9855. Watermark |  #203 - 530, 8th Ave SW  | caffeartigiano.com  |  (403) 452-7217. Shell Oil |  #103 - 400, 4th Ave SW  | caffeartigiano.com  |  (403) 262-2343"

"As one of the top choices for coffee and patio fun in Calgary, Caffe Artigiano has many great drinks available. Locations are found in Shell Oil and Centrium with locations in Westmount and Watermark opening very soon!"

"Offering Fork + Farm Survival Kits featuring three meals for two people, which can be ordered over email for delivery. 20, 920 28 St. N.E., 403-457-9931, forkandfarmcatering.com"