Best Shopping Malls 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."

"CrossIron Mills is the spot to shop if you're looking for outlet savings or big brand stores you won't find elsewhere in the city. With 100 outlets and over 200 stores, CrossIron Mills has everything from deals at upscale retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth to the outdoor outfitter Bass Pro Shops. Bass Pro Shops is a truly unique shopping experience, with antiques, artifacts, trophy fish and wildlife, and Alberta murals throughout 150,000 square feet of adventurous entertainment."

"If you’re passing through Rocky View County, stop off at CrossIron Mills, Alberta’s largest single-level shopping mall. It’s a family-friendly favourite, with sections separated into different “neighborhoods”, including the sports neighborhood, ranch neighborhood, fashion neighborhood and resources neighborhood. If you’re here for entertainment, check out the Rodeo Court and the Wind Court, where you can peek into Alberta’s heritage of rodeos and folklore."

"Cross Iron Mills is the newest shopping mall addition to the Calgary region. Located just north of the city in between Calgary and Airdrie, it takes about 5 to 10 minutes to reach from the city limits and offers an outlet shopping experience like no other in the region. Cross Iron Mills is home to over 200 restaurants, shops and services, making the trip out well worth it."

"Stuck for date ideas, or just want somewhere to while away a few hours?. TD Square (located inside the Core Shopping Centre) is one of Calgary’s finer shopping spaces, designed with stone floors, natural light and a series of water fountains dotted around the food court. Recommended by local insider Yamila Godoy"

"This bakery blends Japanese, Korean, and European influences. It is best known for soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Danish pastries, such as its Italian-styled tiramisu croissant, or strawberry and cream cheese or sweet potato Danishes. Other hits are its Korean-styled chestnut bread, French brioche, Japanese mochi, and a take on the famous Asian sweet red bean bun."

"The sweet spot already operates a location in Marda Loop, in Chinook Plaza, and in Macleod Plaza, so this is the fourth eatery for the business. The newest Wow Bakery is located at 8650 112 Avenue NW #7135. This location is unique as it houses Wow’s other concepts under the same roof: Wow Katsu and Wow Chicken."

"Wow Bakery is a Korean bakery with a touch of Japanese influence. They have premium, gourmet cakes like strawberry shortcake, green tea chiffon cake, red velvet, tiramisu, and so on. They also offer consultations to try and make your dream cake come to life."

"Sweetnd Custom Cakes is run and managed by cake designer Amanda Jones. The gallery of the custom cakes they’ve created over the year speaks for themselves. They offer a wide range of cake flavours like snickerdoodle, spice, brown sugar, cookies and cream, funfetti, and so much more."

"Their buttercream recipe is made with real butter and made to taste creamy and a little less sweet. Their cupcakes bake with a unique crunchy crust similar to what one would find on a perfectly baked muffin. They use the same recipe for our cakes and cupcakes so that costumers can expect the same great taste in all of their products."

"Hy’s offers several different levels of steak, including 60-day dry-aged beef and Canadian Black Angus. The menu is filled out with a selection of seafood, traditional steakhouse sides, surprisingly good vegetarian options, and Hy’s famed (and legitimately irresistible) cheese toast. Where:8th Avenue & 3rd Street SW"

"The menu features both classic and newly imagined recipes, but Hy’s favorites, like the famous Caesar salad and Steak Diane, are still prepared table-side."

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"A post shared by Yellow Door Bistro (@yellowdooryyc) on Dec 17, 2017 at 10:02am PST. Yellow Door Bistro offers a new pancake creation each month, making this a must-stop brunch spot for those who are excited to keep trying new things. February’s pancake is a lemon ricotta pancake, which has been brought back especially for the restaurant’s fifth anniversary."

"Housed within the Hotel Arts property, Yellow Door offers breakfast daily, as well as a weekend Brunch Buffet. This isn’t your usual bland hotel breakfast. Choose from gourmet dishes, customizable oats, dessert bar, and so much more."

"The park-like patio at Rouge is a relaxing way to enjoy fine gourmet dining in an historic environment. Rouge sits in the Cross House, once home to Calgary and Western Canada’s first brewery: the Calgary Brewing and Malting Co. The Inglewood building is now home to one of the most beautiful patios in Calgary, where you can sip wine and cocktails, snack on appetizers, and soak in the surrounding beauty."

"Located in beautiful red Victorian heritage home in historic Inglewood, Rouge has earned its reputation as one of the city’s finest dining spots. The impeccable menu is seasonal and French-inspired and often features ingredients from Rouge’s expansive backyard garden. Complete your meal with a special bottle from the restaurant’s extensive wine cellar."

"Cassis Bistro is a warm and inviting restaurant serving authentic dishes inspired by the South of France and their Chef’s family recipes and years of experience. Their meals are created with local, seasonal, and organic produce hand-selected daily. They believe that the most important memories created at the table are filled with good food and wine, shared with family and friends."

"Cassis Bistro is a charming eatery offering flavors from the south of France with local influences in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Enjoy spectacular specialties such as the Croque Monsieur, Butternut Squash Ravioli, Tarte A L’Oignon, or Pork Belly Rôti. Several French and Canadian wines are also available, and they are perfect for pairing with their delicious dishes."