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If you’ve only come to
Calgary for a couple of
days on business, a trip out
to Bowness may seem as
out-of-the-way and unlikely
as a pit stop in nearby Banff. But
the taxi ride is well-worth it once
you consider biking around beautiful
Bowness Park, dining at some of the city’s
finest restaurants and checking up on our
city’s Olympic hotspots in advance of the
PyeongChang 2018 Winter Games.
1. CANADA’S SPORTS
HALL OF FAME
BOW
RIVER
Showcasing the stories and memorabilia
of Canada’s sporting legends, interactive
exhibits include shadow boxing with Lennox
Lewis, 3D hockey, rowing, wheelchair racing
and more. 169 Canada Olympic Rd SW,
403-776-1040, sportshall.ca
2. WINSPORT
The site of the 1988 Olympic Winter
Games continues to delight as a year-round
recreation and training facility. Winter
attractions include luge, bobsleigh, skiing,
skating and more. Open daily. 88
Canada Olympic Rd SW, 403-247-5452,
winsport.ca
3. SALT + PEPPER
Did somebody say fiesta? Authentic
Oaxacan Mexican recipes are dished
out in sunny environs, making you feel
like you’re kicking back on a beach in the
middle of the city. 6515 Bowness Rd NW,
403-247-4402, saltnpepper.ca
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4. BOW
CYCLE
Cycling the city
is a breeze with
bike and wheel
rentals from this locally
owned establishment—the
largest bicycle retailer in Calgary.
6501 Bowness Rd NW, 403-288-5422,
bowcycle.com
5. CADENCE
SUPERFINE COFFEE
Take a step into the 1950s with stylish eats,
retro décor, and coffee that is superfine
and super delicious! 6407 Bowness Rd NW,
403-247-9955, cadencecoffee.com
6. THE LIGHT CELLAR
Your healthier life starts here with one of the
largest selections of high-quality superfoods
in Canada, specialized in-house recipes
and workshops to help you hone your
meal planning skills. 6326 Bowness Rd NW,
403-453-1343, thelightcellar.ca
7. ABSOLUTE AUDIO
Whether you’re into digital ditties or analog
tunes, these auditory experts can outfit your
airwaves with everything from headphones
to Bluetooth speakers, to amplifiers and
turntables from top industry brands.
6303 Bowness Rd NW, 403-202-7302,
absoluteaudio.ca
8. THE PLACE STEAKHOUSE
Pasta, pizza and AAA Alberta beef—
need we say more? This place serves up
prime steakhouse fare, complimented by
a laid-back living room atmosphere and
impeccable service. 6308 Bowness Rd NW,
403-288-7608, theplacerestaurant.ca
BOWNESS PARK
Get a taste of some of Calgary’s finest
seasonal farm-to-fork dishes at Seasons of
Bowness Park, a historic dining room that
marries casual vibe and upscale service
effortlessly. The riverside patio offers
serene views of the Bowness Park lagoon
in the summer, a favourite spot for public
paddle boarding and rowing. In winter,
patrons have easy access to ice skating
on the frozen pond with rentals from the
University of Calgary’s Outdoor Centre.
8900 - 48 Ave NW, 403-202-5065,
seasonsofbownesspark.ca
<< NOTABLE
This inventive family-friendly concept
by chef-proprietor Michael Noble
serves up classic food and cocktails
with a chic twist. 4611 Bowness Rd NW,
403-288-4372, notabletherestaurant.ca
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