Best Pastries in Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

"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."

"Yann Haute Patisserie makes simple yet elegant cakes such as the Galettes des Rois. With a strong French inspiration, it also serves signature croissants, baguettes, and macaroons. You can also order wedding cakes from Yann Haute Patisserie."

"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?!"

"Éclair de Lune lures in the locals with its seductive scent of freshly baked French pastries. With cookies to die for, light and fluffy quiche Lorraine to devour, or a delectable pain au chocolat, this bakery is like no other in the city. From crème brûlée, fancy cream puffs and fruit tarts to croissants, milk breads and more, Éclair de Lune has something yummy to tempt and tantalize!"

"This French pastry shop in Cambrian Heights now features a petite and pleasant café. Suitably accented sandwiches include egg on fresh-baked croissant, grilled veggies and feta on milk bun, and ham and Brie on baguette. Pair a green, Greek or fruit salad with any of these, or give in to irresistible, fresh pastries and cookies from the front counter."

"Authentic French pastry at its finest, Eclaire de Lune knows how to serve delicious treats that also look the part. Sitting on a gold platter, the prestiges look like they are ready to be eaten by royalty, which is perfect for us. Address: 1049 40th Avenue NWFacebook: Eclaire de Lune"

"Yellow Door Bistro offers creative dishes in a whimsical and approachable style. Yellow Door’s menu celebrates simple yet inventive dishes that surprise and delight their costumers with every bite. They offer five menus for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and desserts."

"Whether you’re an eight-year-old or just a kid at heart, it’s hard to resist a stack of warm chocolate chip pancakes or some banana bread French toast at this Inglewood brunch hot spot. (1420 9 Ave. S.E., 403-234-8885, finedinercalgary.com, @FineDinerYYC)"

"The park is nestled in a curve of the Bow River and stretches out over 21 hectares of wetlands and is home to the Bow Habitat Visitor Center and the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery. Here pathways and interpretive trails wind past ponds and along streams through a balsam poplar riverine forest with birch, dogwood, and willows. The forest attracts white-breasted nuthatch, gray catbirds, swallows, flickers, and goldeneye."

"Picnicking here will make you feel as though you’ve escaped the city. Home to the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery and a 15-hectare reconstructed wetland, this is the place to soak in the beauty of nature while eating at one of the picnic sites."

"Pearce Estate Park is located just north and east of Inglewood. This hidden gem has some amazing urban views of the river and wildlife. Learn more about Pearce Estate Park"

"Applestone Park has a huge accessible playground with equipment suitable for kids of all ages and ability levels. Hands down one of Calgary’s best and biggest playgrounds. I would encourage everyone to make the trip to see it but especially if you have a child with special needs."

"What we love: enormous playground with a wide variety of equipment for kids of all abilities and ages, tennis courts and an outdoor exercise circuit near the playground, undercover picnic gazebo with picnic tables"

"Sandy Beach is a popular place for picnics, strolling along the Elbow River, and swimming and rafting as the weather gets warmer. The southwest Calgary park boasts picnic areas and shelters, firepits, and playgrounds. River Park can be found on the ridge above Sandy Beach and offers up an off-leash park, gravel pathways, and stunning views of the valley below."

"This is a great spot for first-dates or couples with fur babies. Go in the summer or fall for a barbecue or picnic beside the Elbow River down at Sandy Beach. Up on the ridge at off-leash River Park, stop for a chat on a bench and take in the perfect view of the downtown skyline while your pooch frolics on the hillside."

"Sandy Beach is one of those places you just want to pick up a sandwich or coffee from a local inner-city hot spot and head down to the shores of the river for a sunny afternoon. There is so much to do and see here all surrounded by some of Calgary's hottest inner-city neighbourhoods. Learn more about Sandy Beach"

"McHugh Bluff is a gorgeous park that spans two northwest Calgary neighborhoods and has panoramic views of Bow River, Prince’s Island Park and downtown. While it’s also a popular place to watch the Canada Day fireworks, you should visit during the off-season and go at night to see Calgary lit up by the stars. It’s very “bright lights in the big city.” Recommended by local insider Coco Hiu Tung"

"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."