Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Downtown East Village

"Observation Decks101 - 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta MoreLess Info. Located 1,228 meters above sea level, the Calgary Tower offers guests a high view of the entire city and two fine dining options. Through the Tower, guests can schedule a guided tour of the city."

"The iconic Calgary Tower opened to the public as Calgary’s tallest building in 1967. Today, the Calgary Tower is home to the highest 360° observation deck in the world."

"The Calgary Tower is a great spot to grab a bite to eat in their revolving restaurant while admiring the city views. 8 Day 14: time for the east coast… Toronto bound!"

"Located on a tiny island in the Bow River, directly north of the city center, Prince Island’s Park is where Calgary hosts its Folk Festival every year, with knee-slapping concerts alongside food and drinks. This urban park is a local favorite, thanks to its easy access to the city over the scenic Bow River Pathway. Recommended by local insider Patrick Twomey"

"Prince's Island Park features a playground, picnic areas, flower gardens, cross-country skiing, and a full service restaurant. The location also hosts the city's Canada Day celebration and the Calgary Folk Festival."

"This historical site chronicles Calgary's history between 1875 and the 1940s, allowing visitors to step back in time and explore the early days of the city through interactive exhibits, costumed interpreters,…"

"Panoramas of downtown are worth a trip to high-plains, aspen-flanked Nose Hill Park, a delightfully wild open areanorthwest of town and one of North America’s largest urban parks. Hike or bike extensive trails covering the 11 square kilometres and pause for a picnic with a view. Look for two stone circles, former “tipi rings,” and important archaeological sites."

"Nose Hill Park is an 11-square-kilometer natural nature park in Calgary’s northwest district. The park was founded in 1980 and covers an area of 11 square kilometers. In the northwest corner of the city, the Nose Hill Natural Environment Park is surrounded by 12 residential neighborhoods."

"The large natural environment park runs for 164 hectares along the northern bank of the Bow River. Here you can bring your four-legged friend along and explore the mature riverine forest and grasslands on the hiking trails. Picnic at picturesque spots close to the waterfall where a scenic outlook provide panoramic views of the Bow River Valley."

"Located in Calgary, Bowmont Park is home to a gorgeous scenic walkwith a 3-meter frozen waterfall along the way. The waterfall, although mostly ice, still trickles with water throughout the winter months making for an ever-changing scenic view. (Visit this park for the scenic view it presents year-round and not specifically for the waterfall.)"

"Bowmont Park has some of the nicest and relaxing pathways along the river. Spend your lazy summer days tubing down slow offshoots of the river or go for a long bike ride from here and end up anywhere in the city using the pathway systems. Learn more about Bowmont Park"

"McHugh Bluff Park sits alongside Memorial Drive in northwest Calgary. The park spans across two residential communities making it truly convenient for residents. McHugh Bluff Park is also quite close to the city centre, making it a popular location for commuters, joggers, and dog walkers."

"McHugh Bluff in the Crescent Height neighborhood is the best place to get great skyline photos of Calgary. It is a steep bluff overlooking the city with a viewing platform, and a staircase that descends down the bluff provides an excellent view of the city."

"A post shared by Ricky Forbes (@forbesricky) on Jul 26, 2016 at 7:45pm PDT. Admittedly, this is a bit of a trek to get to, but well worth it. The platform gives a full view of the Calgary skyline."

"In addition to being Calgary’s newest dog park, Connaught is also one of the best. It’s an urban park, which sets it apart from most other parks in the city. Although the size of the park is rather small, its design is nifty."

"The playground has accessible flooring, and plenty of equipment for both older and younger kids. Making the playground even better is the landscaping surrounding it including small hills, rocks, pathways and trees."

"Where to find it: Officially, the address is given online as 2953 Battleford Avenue or 3951 Trasimene Crescent, but this area is under development as a new neighbourhood and it (seems to me) to really be on Dieppe Avenue. My Google Maps told me to turn onto Trasimene Crescent, but the parking lot is actually right on Dieppe. What we love: unique airport-themed concept including an airport control tower with a huge slide, solid surface rubber flooring, beautiful setting amongst mature trees and lilac bushes and next to a large green space, equipment suitable for a large age range, a sit-in spinner that we haven’t seen elsewhere, and easy access from Crowchild Trail."

"It has become instantly popular even though it can be a little tricky to get to because of the construction in the area. The airplane theme is really attractive, the flooring is accessible and the control tower slide is really tall."

"The airplane theme is really attractive, the flooring is accessible and the control tower slide is really tall. One of the best themed playgrounds in the city."

"Hana is another one of the best sushi restaurants in Calgary located near 17th Avenue SW. It's location half a block south of the Red Mile makes it ideal for those who live in the Beltline, Mission and Cliff Bungalow communities. This restaurant has an extensive menu with over 100 different options and serves up some of the freshest and juiciest sashimi slices in town. It also has a a spacious table arrangement with comfy padded seats that do well for long dinner conversations and romantic evenings for two."

"Hana Sushi was founded in 1997 by Japanese Chef Matsumoto, and it’s one of the longest standing Calgary sushi restaurants. With 30 years of experience under his belt, Hana Sushi is a popular sushi destination. Hana’s motto is “any fish fresher would still be in the ocean."

"A post shared by 花寿し❁ (@hana__sushi) on Apr 2, 2018 at 9:18am PDT. This spot was founded by Japanese chef Matsumoto, and it’s been serving YYC since 1998. With a chef with nearly 30 years of experience in a Japanese kitchen, you know this spot has got to be top-notch."

"Haru Sushi & Grill, although a chain restaurant, deserves credit where it's due. With three locations around the city, it's become known as one of the go-to restaurants for nigiri, sushi, sashimi, udon and other types of dishes. We highly recommend checking out the downtown or westside locations."

"Offering a lunch ($17.95) and dinner ($27.95) buffet Monday to Thursday, and on Friday to Sunday for a dollar more, this spot serves up unlimited Japanese and Thai food you’ll need to satisfy your soul. Address: 201 10 Street NW"

"Yann Haute Patisserie brings a little bit of France to Calgary. Located in a bright yellow house in the Cliff Bungalow neighbourhood, this bakery offers macarons, croissants, cakes, and more. When you walk inside, you’ll immediately be greeted with display cases showcasing all the tempting treats."

"A photo posted by Yann Haute Patisserie (@yannhautepatisserie) on Sep 13, 2016 at 5:33pm PDT. What’s better than macarons?. How about a cake made of macarons?!"

"A post shared by Ami Tea Canada (@amiteacanada) on Jul 3, 2019 at 10:21am PDT. You can get a bubble tea and a Vietnamese sub all in one spot at Ami Tea & Sub, which opened in early 2019. Along with more than 70 drink options, the shop serves 16 subs with fillings ranging from mixed satay beef and chicken to vegan sausage."

"This pop-up style eatery shares a kitchen with Bar Von Der Fels on 1st street and only operates from Tuesdays through to Sundays. They also have a partnership with Meal Share and honestly, there’s really nothing like grabbing a slice knowing that it’s going to help someone in need!. Service: Order online here"