Energetic, fast-paced and entrepreneurial, Calgary buzzes with urban energy while brimming over with its trademark western hospitality. A thriving urban landscape set against incomparable prairie skies and a majestic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, the city offers the best of both worlds, country and city, and is a place where you can relish the great outdoors by day and world class cuisine and entertainment by night.

Sotheby’s International Realty Canada invites you to discover Calgary’s more luxurious side. If you fall in love with the city and can’t bear to leave, contact our office. We can help you explore our neighbourhoods more deeply and discover a Calgary vacation home or residence so that you can extend your stay.

Places to Stay

Hôtel Le Germain

At Hôtel Le Germain Calgary, guest rooms are elegantly designed, yet never at the expense of warmth and comfort. Naturally lit, spa-like bathrooms with rainfall showers, goose-down duvets, feather pillows and comfy chairs will make you feel pampered and luxurious touches like Frette 100% Egyptian cotton linens and a Nespresso coffee machine leave you feeling spoiled.

Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire

The Sheraton Suites Calgary Hotel is an all-suite luxury hotel that is situated in the heart of the city.From the refreshing swimming pool, fun waterslide and modern fitness centre to onsite dining, upscale Pearl, the Salon and relaxing RNR Wellness in room spa services, the Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire offers a full range of services designed to meet everyone’s needs. The hotel is known for discretion when it comes to high profile clientele so you never know who you may bump into…

The Fairmont Palliser

For a century, The Fairmont Palliser has welcomed royalty, celebrities, and visiting heads of states and nations from all around the world. The iconic hotel offers three categories of guest accommodations, as well as a selection of suites and specialty rooms. Each of the 407 guest rooms are luxuriously decorated and guests seeking the ultimate in service and luxury will relish the property’s newly renovated Fairmont Gold floor.

Hotel Arts

Located in Downtown Calgary, Hotel Arts is a modern and luxurious designer boutique-style hotel with chic contemporary décor throughout. The hotel has many features including, two award-winning restaurants, meeting space and 185 guestrooms, each well-appointed with fine linens. The guestroom bathroom mirrors with TV screens in them are a hot topic.

Places to Shop

Kit Interior Objects

Kit offers the best in classic modern furniture and home accessories. They carry genuine originals from the most renowned names in modern design: Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Isamu Noguchi, Philippe Starck and many more – all from authentic, licensed manufacturers.

For more information on design stores in Calgary.

Inglewood Neighbourhood

Inglewood, recently declared the top neighbourhood in Canada by Great Places in Canada, also happens to be Calgary’s oldest neighbourhood. Inglewood is a vibrant, eclectic and ever-evolving arts and culture-filled district with more than 200 shops, cafes, restaurants and live music venues, many located in Calgary’s historic buildings.

Nordstrom

Nordstrom is a leading fashion  retailer offering compelling clothing, shoes (the Nordstrom’s shoe department is legendary) and accessories for men, women and children. The brand’s Chinook Centre location is its first, and as of today, only Canadian location—and it has been heralded as  a hit not only for its stylish, designer offerings but its focus on customer service.

Don’t forget to stop by Bazille, the uber popular restaurant inside Nordstrom. The menu is bold in flavour, focusing on great appetizers, salads, sandwiches, brick-oven pizzas, entrées and house made desserts. It offers a well-chosen selection of handcrafted cocktails and wines from many regions to complement the menu.

For more information on Chinook Centre.

The Uncommons

Located in Inglewood, The Uncommons is a boutique retail concept space crafted by a small team of passionate designers with a shared desire to showcase authentic goods with an uncommon touch and an engaging story and to curate well-designed , innovative products. The Uncommons offers a stunning collection of unique apparel, paper goods, housewares, furniture and accessories.

Places to Eat

Vintage Chophouse and Tavern

The Vintage Chophouse and Tavern is one of only two restaurants in the city to receive the Birks Silver Spoon Award twice. Dominating the steakhouse scene for over 10 years, this mainstay not only serves up steaks and chops, it is known for its exceptional wine program and cellars more than 300 wines from around the world.

Cucina

Cucina is one half 50-seat Italian bistro and one half grab-and- go market café, serving locally roasted coffee and fresh meals  crafted from ingredients sourced from local organic producers. The food here is flavour-forward and interesting—and its take on Caesar salad is famous in the city.

Ki Japanese

After capturing the palettes of sophisticated diners in downtown Toronto for many years, Ki is now enjoying success in Calgary. At the sushi bar, expert chefs work their magic, creating a dynamic and interactive dining experience where guests can savour either the sushi or the full menu. The cocktail bar buzzes with a lively ambiance, while guests can enjoy the dining areas around the sushi bar for a quiet, more intimate experience, surrounded by striking original art.

Cassis Bistro

Authentic dishes inspired by the south of France and created with hand-selected local, seasonal produce comprise the menu, but the heart of this bistro’s experience is warm and friendly service grounded in passion, not just for food and wine, but for nourishing people in all ways.  French and Canadian wines from J.Webb Wines are carefully chosen to pair perfectly with Cassis Bistro’s approachable food dishes. Don’t miss this little gem on 17^th Avenue.

Things to Do

Stillwater Spa at Hyatt Regency

Pamper yourself with a visit to Stillwater Spa in the Hyatt Regency Calgary. a quiet oasis in the city’s downtown. Spa amenities include whirlpool, steam room and a tranquil lounge. All of the spa services are imaginatively personalized and infinitely sensory, ensuring all guests leave the spa rejuvenated.

Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra

The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra has been a cornerstone of Calgary’s multi-faceted arts community since 1955 and is one of North America’s finest and most versatile live music ensembles. A repertoire that is extensive and broad in scope consistently attracts acclaimed guest artists and conductors. From classical giants to rock and roll hits and family favourites, the CPO offers an average of 65 concerts per season with a program designed to fit all musical tastes.

Studio Revolution

Studio Revolution opened on 17^th Avenue in 2014 and offers Calgary’s latest and greatest workout. Although Calgary is missing one key element for taking your surf training to the water (namely an ocean swell) that doesn’t mean you can’t master the technical elements of the sport on the SURFSET® rig to take them with you on your next vacation. Classes are limited in size so that you will always be welcomed back and remembered by name.

Prince’s Island Park

Prince’s Island was named after a lumberman from Quebec who founded the Eau Claire Lumber Mill in Calgary in 1886. The lumber mill dug a channel (now the lagoon) to get logs from Kananaskis closer to the Calgary sawmill, resulting in an island.

It is now a beautiful urban park area right in downtown Calgary and has a long list of features including, picnic areas, pathways and trails, dog parks, playgrounds, outdoor skating on the lagoon, cross-country skiing, water fountains and plays host to many festivals and events.

To make your experience a gourmet one, stop by River Café for a sit down meal or pick up a delicious picnic basket packed with fresh fruit, salads, nuts, charcuterie, cheeses, sandwiches and treats. Simply place your order at least 24 hours in advance, online or by phone.

For more information on River Café.

For more information on River Café Picnic Baskets.

What are some of the most luxurious experiences you’d recommend in Calgary? Let us know in the comments.

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