The History of Calgary Date Hookups

Calgary is the largest city in the Alberta and the third most populated city in Canada. Calgary is the tech, business and culture hub of the Prairies. Calgary has long been associated with all things country. One of greatest attractions in the city has been and still is the Calgary Stampede. It has always been a city where country music and bars have always been plentiful. Calgary provides a variety of nightlife outlets, some keeping in the western traditions that have defined Calgary and the Canadian Prairies for decades and others that accommodate growing professional and modern tastes that are shaping Calgary in becoming a more cosmopolitan city.

In the city of Calgary, you can expect to have many bars, restaurants and nightclubs to choose from. However, if you want the best date hookup spots Calgary offers, then you should check out this guide with details of which spots receive the most crowds and the type of crowd that you will find. You could be a part of the crowd and before you know it, you will have so many dates to choose from.

Downtown Calgary has lots to offer anyone, regardless of age group or personal interest. The downtown area is situations between The Elbow River, Prince Island Park, 14th Street and the CPR mainline tracks.

Calgary's dense business area comprises the bulk of the downtown community. It is a core of skyscrapers. It is arguably the densest downtown area of any city of its size in North America.

Stephen Avenue which is also 8th Avenue SW, is the centre for Calgary landmarks and favourite venues, shops and shopping centres (such as the Scotia Centre and The Core Shopping Centre), restaurants and dining establishments. There is also a healthy arts and entertainment community in this area. Some of the must-see venues include The Art Gallery of Calgary, Arts Commons, The Globe Cinema and The Glenbow Museum. The Telus Convention Centre is also located in the strip of the downtown core.

The cultural district can also be found in this general area. This district is where you will find Calgary's most excellent theatres, museums and the Bow Valley College. The venues in this area include: Max Bell Theatre, Art Commons, Martha Cohen Theatre, The Big Secret Theatre, Jack Singer Concert Hall Glenbow Museum and the Engineered Air Theatre.

We gathered a list and some brief descriptions of the central and relevant downtown districts and neighbourhoods to help steer you in your desired direction when selecting a Calgary date spot. These districts are all unique and offer different atmospheres for outings.

Calgary's entertainment district more or less Stephen Avenue. Stephen Avenue has some of Calgary's best known go-to areas an establishments. It includes the cities best hotels like it's local Fairmont and Hyatt hotels. As it implies in the name there are also several entertainment venues and theatres. If neither of those appeal to you, Stephen Avenue is also a central location for shopping and dining, with countless options available for both.

Calgary's East village is just east of the downtown core. East village used to be a very different neighbourhood that saw less commercial business and lower income and homeless residents. In the mid to late 2000's, the city has taken step to make changes to this neighbourhood. Some of the changes were made to improve living conditions in this area like upgrading sewers, storm drains and city plumbing. This area was also reconstructed so it's streets could be less likely to flood. Since it's renovations, this area has been more of a commercial neighbourhood with new restaurants, high rises and condos and multiple retail and chain businesses.

The West End is a very commercial and densely populated neighbourhood that is mostly made up high rises. It does however host Calgary Pride. Unfortunately Calgary doesn't have a centralized LGBT+ community region or neighbourhood like Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal do. There are LGBT+ venues and bars in the city but not a true "gay village".

Chinatown resides north of the Downtown Core and northwest of the East Village. This ares is made up of authentic Asian restaurants and shopping facilities. The city's Chinatown is also in the midst of an aesthetic renovation, that many hope won't compromise the neighbourhood or its residents and business owners. The largest Chinese Cultural Centre in North America happens to be Calgary's Chinatown.

Eau Claire is a neighbourhood located north of the Downtown Core. Like the East Village, Eau Claire is a neighbourhood that used to look very different and has since been revitalized but the City of Calgary. This region sits between 3rd Avenue South and the Bow River (not to be confused for the Elbow River). This area also hosts some of the city's largest summer events and festivals. The Calgary Folk Music Festival and Carifest are held here. Neighbouring Prince's Island Park is also an open outdoor venue for Calgary's Shakespeare By the Bow, so called because of it's proximity to the Bow River.

Calgary and the surrounding area also have other districts an neighbourhoods that are not considered part of the downtown area, the areas and districts mentioned above are part of Calgary's busier and exciting regions. These are the best places to put yourself out there, explore and meet new people as well as discovering all of the establishments, events and fixtures that help make Calgary the unofficial, cultural and entertainment capital of the Canadian Prairies. We have included below some choice Calgary date and hookup spots for your convenience in selecting a new place to check out and bring a date or meet new singles.