Sightseeing
I recommend taking the C-train rather than car. Zoo parking is costly and lots are often full. You can leave your car at the Marlborough station, jump on the train and enjoy your day at the zoo.
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Zoológico de Calgary
I recommend taking the C-train rather than car. Zoo parking is costly and lots are often full. You can leave your car at the Marlborough station, jump on the train and enjoy your day at the zoo.
If you are in town during the last week of August, check out Globalfest at Elliston Park. This international fire works competition is worth the low admission cost. Tickets are available at Calgary Co-ops and there is one just north of here.
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Enjoy a walk around the lake on any day. There is a good path around and birders enjoy the water and other fowl who visit.
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Parque Elliston
1827 68 St SEIf you are in town during the last week of August, check out Globalfest at Elliston Park. This international fire works competition is worth the low admission cost. Tickets are available at Calgary Co-ops and there is one just north of here.
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Enjoy a walk around the lake on any day. There is a good path around and birders enjoy the water and other fowl who visit.
Great wave pool and water slide! If you are here with kids, this is the spot, and it is five minutes north of here.
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Centro de entretenimiento Village Square
2623 56 St NEGreat wave pool and water slide! If you are here with kids, this is the spot, and it is five minutes north of here.
If a quiet swim is what you are looking for, head to this pool. Schedule is readily available online.
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Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre
4812 14 Ave SEIf a quiet swim is what you are looking for, head to this pool. Schedule is readily available online.
Great tennis courts here as well as a disc golf course (12 holes)
Marlborough Park Community Association
6021 Madigan Drive NortheastGreat tennis courts here as well as a disc golf course (12 holes)
Food scene
This restaurant on one side, pub on the other is a sure bet for delicious, reasonably priced meals. I highly recommend the Mr. Schnapp's burger, but everything is tasty and it is only a block away.
Mr. Schnapps Pub & Grill
619 36 Avenue NortheastThis restaurant on one side, pub on the other is a sure bet for delicious, reasonably priced meals. I highly recommend the Mr. Schnapp's burger, but everything is tasty and it is only a block away.
Breakfast anyone? Trans Canada Centre is a five minute walk from here and Humpty's is a great place for breakfast any time of day.
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Humpty's Family Restaurant
920 36 St NEBreakfast anyone? Trans Canada Centre is a five minute walk from here and Humpty's is a great place for breakfast any time of day.
Hairdresser, Drycleaner, Liquor store, nail place, groceries, several restaurants, thrift store gas station, car wash and more.
TransCanada Centre
1440 52 Street NortheastHairdresser, Drycleaner, Liquor store, nail place, groceries, several restaurants, thrift store gas station, car wash and more.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
C-train is a great way to get around parking can be costly
Marlborough Station is on 36th Street which is west on Marbank to 36th and south 2 blocks. Can't miss it.
Frases útiles
If you enjoy tennis, there are courts very close by.
Nicely re-furbished courts at Marlbourough Park Community Centre. Courts run south to north.