Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Downtown East Village Area

"Whether it’s back-to-school shopping, last-minute gifts for Christmas or seasonal updates for your wardrobe, you can pretty much guarantee Southcenter Mall will not disappoint. Located in the leafy neighbourhood of Willow Park, the mall boasts 200 stores spread across two floors. And if the kids are getting a little rowdy, you can always drop them off in the playpen while ingesting large amounts of coffee (Analog Coffee’s espressos are always a safe bet)."

"Southcentre Mall is a family friendly shopping and entertainment destination in Calgary. Home to the popular home furnishings retailer Restoration Hardware and western Canada’s first Sporting Life location, you can also enjoy a pint at Craft Beer Market during your shopping trip. You can access Southcentre Mall at the Anderson Calgary Transit C-Train station with a convenient pedestrian pathway over Macleod Trail."

"Please verify the status of all activities, learn How to Visit Calgary Safely During COVID-19, and refer to our COVID-19 Traveller Update for more information. Calgary is packed with fantastic malls and shopping centres to satisfy your retail therapy needs. Keep everyone in the family entertained with everything from luxury department stores and big screen entertainment to outlet deals and delicious dining."

"Calgary’s CORE Shopping centre is a popular shopping arena in Downtown Calgary. It spans over 3 city blocks and boasts of Holt Renfrew’s flagship store along with 160 other retail stores. The CORE Shopping centre consists of 4 floors – of retail bliss and cuisines (restaurants and food court), but also a delightful indoor botanical garden, called the Devonian Gardens."

"The Core Shopping Centre (styled as CORE), which consists of TD Square, the Holt Renfrew building, and the former Calgary Eaton Centre, is the…"

"Market Mall is another one of the best places to shop in Calgary, of which has undergone a fairly recent renovation and expansion that added more retail space to its portfolio. It happens to be one of the only single-floor shopping centres as well, so if stairs are an issue for you or a loved one it's definitely your best best. After renovations, Market Mall's ranking on the list of best places to shop in Calgary increased considerably as it added much needed retailers and heated underground parking for visitors to use during the colder seasons."

"CF Market Mall is a welcoming shopping centre with something for everyone in the family. Find classic Canadian goods at Hudson’s Bay or designer deals at Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth. Kids will love to monkey around in the 1,800 square foot playground located by Guest Services with comfortable seating for parents to relax and recharge."

"CF Chinook Centre is Calgary’s largest shopping, dining, and entertainment destination with over 250 stores. Major department stores like Hudson’s Bay, Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue, make it easy to spend the day at CF Chinook Centre. Take in a movie at Scotiabank Cineplex, try your hand at 5 pin bowling at the Chinook Bowladrome, or enjoy a casual meal at Double Zero Pizza."

"If you’re brand name conscious, stop off at CF Chinook Hall, located near Meadlark Park. It’s your one-stop shop for Nordstrom gear, Saks Fifth Avenue pieces and Louis Vuitton. It’s also home to the only Lego store in the city, and boasts a massive movie theatre."

"Our favorite – favouritest (sorry I ran out of superlatives here) spot in Calgary. Colorful, vibrant, and lively lane – this is the Stephen Avenue Walk. Also my favorite because it is sprinkled with historical facts in every nook and corner of this lane (so watch out for those)."

"Stephen Avenue Walk is a popular spot for tourist and locals. This pedestrian walkway is full of shops, cafes and restaurants. It is the most historic street in the city, where you will find some of Calgary’s most beautiful and historic buildings."

"Last but certainly not least on my list of the best little-known farmers’ markets in Calgary is Avenida Food Hall and Fresh Market, now Fresh & Local Market & Kitchens. The newest on the scene, Avenida opened their doors in December of 2018 and grew a loyal following through October of 2020. Today, Fresh & Local is happily serving customers in the same space in Avenida Village, still offering top-notch local products."

"Self-described as an “upscale urban food hall,” this location aims to meld the best parts of farmers’ markets and food halls into one tasty place. For some fancy dessert with Southern flair, try Waffles and Chix. Or, if you’ve got a relatively unpretentious hankering, try Dog Haus for a gourmet hot dog."

"Claudia T. Photography is a portrait photographer that helps families and business professionals be authentic in their photos and reconnect with their inner self and their loved ones. Her clients are worried that life passes by and they don’t even exist in photos that truly represents who they are as an individual or as a family unit. Claudia connects with them and takes beautiful, meaningful images, so they can feel empowered and preserve these precious moments for all time."

"If you’re looking for a photographer to document the first moments of your baby, the award-winning Newborn Photography Calgary is the best around. They provide a professional and caring approach in capturing your baby’s and your maternity period’s special moments, at an affordable price. They offer a relaxed and comfortable photography experience to make the session memorable for any new parent with their personable staff and portable photo studio."

"Svetlana Yanova can come to their clients and photograph them in their preferred locations. Before each session is done, Svetlana will talk to her customers via email or phone in order to know them more. Images from the photoshoot are usually ready within 48-72 hours, but rush editing is also available upon request."

"Located near Victoria Park train station, Elbow River Casino will entertain you with its comedy and live music shows. So whenever you’re up for taking a break from their endless gambling slot machines and table games, you’re free to just dance the night away to your favorite songs. If you can’t get enough of gambling, feel free to try your luck in their round the clock poker room."

"At 218 18th Ave SE, Elbow River Casino is traveler’s dream if you are coming in from Victoria Park Train Station (just a block away!). This casino features a poker room that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Elbow river has roulette tables with some minimum bets as low as $0.50, and for visitors with a large party, you can even request a private table!"

"The Comedy Cave hosts performers Tuesday through Sunday and also offers dinner-and-show packages for large groups. You can make reservations in advance but your spot is only guaranteed for up to 45 minutes before the show. The Comedy Cave also enforces a two-drink- (or $7.50) minimum-per-person rule."

"Located on the second floor of the Elbow River Casino, Yuk Yuk’s is one of the most well-known comedy clubs in the city, with a pro-amateur open-mic night every Wednesday where you can discover your new favourite comedian (or tighten your own set). There’s an underground parkade for patrons free of charge (accessible via 18th Ave. S.E.) and a public parking lot on the south side of the casino. It’s also a short walk from the Stampede CTrain station."

"When it comes to stand-up comedy, there are few other places in Calgary that does it as good as Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club. Located on the second level of the Elbow River Casino in Victoria Park, Yuk Yuk's is a great place to start off the night with a show by a wide variety of comedians ranging from world pro's to local talent. Learn more and maybe participate in the Calgary Activities at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club."

"A comedy show is a great way to break the ice — just don’t sit right next to the stage if you don’t want to be called out by the comedians. Yuk Yuk’s hosts some of Canada’s most well known and up-and-coming talent. Most nights there’s both an early show and a late-night show (the later show usually being the rowdier of the two)."

"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."

"The Chinese Cultural Centre Museum is another big draw in Calgary. The museum features rare replicas of various Chinese artifacts, providing an educational experience for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Since the exhibition’s opening in 1994, the Chinese Cultural Centre Museum continues to draw tons of tourists each year."

"Inside this impressive landmark building, built by skilled Chinese artisans in 1993, you'll find a magnificent 21m-high dome ornately painted with 561 dragons and other imagery. Its design was inspired by..."

"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."