Explore East Village
East Village is Calgary at its most dynamic and creative, an exciting city neighbourhood and destination where Calgary’s most inspiring people, events and opportunities are concentrated in a few walkable, bikeable and well-connected streets. Busy sidewalks, restaurants and shops make for a vibrant community that residents appreciate living in and other Calgarians come to visit.
Food and drinks
Coffee, cocktails, sushi, seafood, pastries, ice cream, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, late-night eats… East Village serves up a never-ending feast for the foodie, with menus both local and international vying for your attention. Everyone will find restaurants for every budget and craving.
cōchu chocolatier
Award-winning cōchu chocolatier crafts exquisite, handcrafted chocolates in Calgary’s East Village. Since 2017, cōchu has been dedicated to creating beautiful, delicious treats.
Connie & John’s Pizza
Inspired by New York City’s pizza culture. Foldable golden-crust hand-crafted, with hand spun dough baked in a 500 degree pizza oven.
charbar
charbar prides itself with the quality of its ingredients and also the wide-range options from the ocean, prairies and local gardens.
8 Cakes Bake Shoppe & Cafe
8 Cakes is Calgary’s viral dessert shop. They’re known for chunky chocolate bars, cream puffs, cake sandwiches, and strawberry cups — all handmade daily, available for Calgary pickup or delivery.
Sidewalk Citizen Bakery
Indulge in exquisite artisan breads, pastries, and culinary creations at Sidewalk Citizen Bakery. Situated in Calgary’s historic Simmons Building.
Eight Restaurant
Showcasing a fresh expression of Canadian cuisine. Eight aims to spark an evening-long dialogue with you around Canadian food and what it means to call this nation home.
Worth the Hype
Ranked #6 in Canada’s Top 100 Restaurants
Fortuna’s Row
This contemporary Latin American supper club serves up an ever-changing menu featuring seasonal ingredients and bold flavours alongside a unique cocktail menu.
Nupo
While the décor is quintessential Alberta, with highlights of birch, shale, and burnt woods, this Japanese style restaurant celebrates plant forward, vegan cuisine paired with incredible sushi.
Worth the Hype
Ranked #30 in Canada’s Top 100 Restaurants
Shopping and services
Shopping in East Village is an eclectic mix of independently owned stores and big-brand convenience. And entertainment is almost too easy to find in this community that is the birthplace of modern Calgary.
Who Cares Wear
This boutique features a carefully curated collection of fashion and fun finds and offers complimentary styling services.
Winners East Village
Shop great value on an ever-changing selection of exciting top brands and home fashions from around the world.
Wild Rabbit Vintage
This vintage and preloved accessory and clothing shop also has a coffee and tea bar. They have a space for local businesses to teach classes and host local vendors and makers from Calgary and surrounding areas.
Bow Cycle E-Bikes
Bow Cycle E-Bikes + Rentals is located in the M2 building in East Village. This second Bow Cycle location focuses on electric-assist bikes while serving as a hub for all types of rentals.
5th & Third Shopping Centre
5th & THIRD is all about needs: the need for groceries, drug store items and banking—plus a few clothes, just for fun. This 178,000 square foot shopping centre checks off all the boxes for your everyday essentials.
Public art and outdoor spaces
East Village is a community built around dynamic art and beautiful public spaces that fuels the soul. Public art is central to East Village’s character, and murals & sculptures help bring the streets to life. The beautiful Jack and Jean Leslie RiverWalk connects to The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland, St. Patrick’s Island, and the city’s 700 km pathway system.
Crossroads Playground
Enjoy the Crossroads Playground in East Village, with easy street parking nearby and treats to enjoy. Located next to The Open public washroom and pickleball courts and steps from the off-leash dog park, it’s the perfect spot to stay and play for the whole family.
East Village
Public spaces are every bit as important to East Village as arts, culture, business and history. From squares to pathways and pavilions to playgrounds, we have outdoor places for people to gather, garden, move and commune.
Worth the Hype
Every so often, you’ll catch a glimpse the world’s hottest fitness trend, Hyrox.
St. Patrick’s Island Park
St. Patrick’s Island is a 31-acre urban oasis with walking and biking trails, a public plaza and amphitheater, a playground, public washrooms, and more. Pack a picnic and dip your toes in the water at Trout Beach, climb to the top of The Rise and catch the sunset going down over the city or see if you can spot the osprey on top of Bloom.
Calgary Central Library
Known for its stunning architecture, this library offers more than just books. It’s an iconic space that often hosts local events, live performances, and workshops.
Studio Bell, Home of the National Music Centre
Explore five floors of interactive exhibits, musical instruments, and memorabilia celebrating Canadian music history.
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland
Learn about Calgary’s founding and Indigenous history at this cultural and historical site located at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers.
Getting around
Whether you hit up one spot or all of them, every visit makes a difference. Let’s keep supporting our community and enjoying everything downtown Calgary has to offer!
Check out some resources to help make visiting downtown convenient.
