Culture in Calgary

Depending on who you ask, some Canadians may tell you that Calgary Culture is an oxymoron; of course, anyone who thinks this has obviously not tried exploring the city to see what it has to offer. For a city of just over a million people, Calgary boasts a thriving array of art, music, theatre, dance and more for those eager to put a finger to the pulse of this vibrant young city. With a selection of museums, theatres and music venues right in the downtown core, Calgary has plenty to offer the art connoisseur. Of course, visual and performing arts are just a part of what makes up a city's culture... one mustn't forget food and drink! Any dose of Calgary should include a sampling of the city's many culinary delights. While Alberta may not be the vegetarian capital of Canada  (Psst! Try the Palomino, barbecue lovers!), there's no shortage of creative veggie-friendly cuisine to go around. A walk along 17th ave will take you to the Coup, Calgary's most celebrated vegan-friendly restaurant.

Where there's good eating, good drinking usually follows. Fans of fine wine, beer, coffee and more won't be disappointed in Calgary. Cocktail bars such as Milk Tiger and Ming will delight visitors seeking a fine martini, while local brew pubs such as Wild Rose are sure to satisfy the beer enthusiast. Whatever you choose, you're sure to drink your fill of culture in Calgary!

High Performance Rodeo

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225 8th Avenue SE

Calgary art & culture at its very finest - an exciting, innovative and diverse festival featuring performers from around the world, in every medium imaginable!...
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Buffalo Nations Museum

1 Birch Ave, Banff, Alberta T0L 0C0, Canada

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Flames Central

219 8th Avenue Southwest

When not showcasing local hockey games on its massive array of big screen TVs, this upscale nightlife spot is a popular venue for many of the cities bigger concerts...
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Madisons Cafe & Bar

8120 Beddington Blvd NW
Brentwood Village Mall

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Marquee Room (The)

612 8 Avenue Southwest
2nd Floor, Uptown Stage

LIve Shows & More...
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Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

1415 - 14th Avenue Northwest

Calgary's home of performing arts...
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To a T Artist's Studio & Gallery

100 7th Avenue Southwest
Art Central

Lip and Circle Art Studio...
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Shakespeare in the Park

1st Avenue & 4th Street South West
(Prince's Island Park)

Bug spray & the bard...
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Vertigo Theater

161, 115 - 9 Avenue Southeast
Calgary Tower

Diverse as the Arts...
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