The CTrain Date map: 45 great Calgary date ideas

Calgary is a city full of great date ideas. But, picking one so often means driving across town and finding parking, or valet, or relying on a taxi. Or, at least, it used to. To make it easier for those dating in Calgary, we’ve created the CTrain date map. There’s an idea here for every stop on the CTrain (yes, all 45 of them!)

With suggestions for restaurants, bars, cafes and more, it’s now easier than ever to find a Calgary date idea in your part of town – all you need is our CTrain date map and a ticket!

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The 45 best Calgary date ideas

To make the CTrain date map the best it could be, we wanted to keep a few rules in mind.

Firstly, all the date ideas mentioned had to be close to a CTrain station. And for us, close means within walking distance – no idea on the map is more than a 12 min walk away from its corresponding station (and most are significantly closer!).

Secondly, as with our previous Calgary date ideas, we wanted our ideas to be genuinely good. To narrow it down, we went with sheer popularity. We averaged the Yelp, Trip Advisor, and Google Maps rankings for each date idea, only picking those that averaged 4.0 or higher.

Finally, we were after a range of Calgary date ideas, picks for every style and budget. That’s why our map is a clearly colour-coded mix of romantic restaurant dates, lively bar dates, relaxing coffee dates and more. No matter what, there’s a CTrain Date Map idea to suit you!

Presenting the CTrain date map

So how do you use the CTrain date map? It’s easy! Click the map below to find the best date idea near your local stop, then read on to discover what makes each idea so fun. You can also scroll to find walking times and average rankings, and even a Google street map of each idea: it’s all you need for your next date in Calgary.

Please note, all date ideas and rankings are current as of October 2018

Route 201 – Red Line

Tuscany: Cafe Fresco. Good for: delicious coffee, sangria, patio dates
Average rank: 4.7. Walking time: 6 mins
Crowfoot: The Keg.* Good for: date nights, steak, tasty cocktails
Average rank: 4. Walking time: 11 mins
Dalhousie: Euphoria Cafe. Good for: Belgian waffles, Canada’s best hot chocolate
Average rank: 4.3. Walking time: 6 mins
Brentwood: Chatime. Good for: fresh, interesting teas, coffee dates.
Average rank: 4.3. Walking time: 2 mins
University: Nickle Galleries.+ Good for: contemporary Canadian art, special exhibitions
Average rank: 4.3. Walking time: 9 mins
Banff Trail: Edelweiss Village. Good for: German baking, European novelties, cafe breaks
Average rank: 4.1. Walking time: 11 mins
Lions Park: Free House Dance Plus.* Good for: ballroom classes, unique date nights
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 8 mins
SAIT/ACAD/Jubilee: Jubilee Auditorium. Good for: live comedy, opera, concerts
Average rank: 4.3. Walking time: 3 mins
Sunnyside: Vero Bistro Moderne. Good for: Italian & French cuisine, local ingredients
Average rank: 4.4. Walking time: 6 mins
8th Street: Q Haute Cuisine.* Good for: fine dining, special dates, wine pairings
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 9 mins
7th Street: Escoba Bistro & Wine Bar. Good for: European-inspired menus, wine flights
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 4 mins
6th Street: Last Best Brewing. Good for: signature craft brews, casual, delicious dining
Average rank: 4.1. Walking time: 6 mins
4th Street: The Derrick. Good for: incredible cocktails, gin menu, live blues
Average rank: 4.2. Walking time: 3 mins
3rd Street: Monogram Coffee. Good for: award-winning baristas, amazing coffee
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 4 mins
1st Street: Klein/Harris.* Good for: Canadiana cuisine, local produce, patio dining
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 3 mins
Centre Street: Glenbow Museum.+ Good for: arty dates, Western Canadian history
Average rank: 4.3. Walking time: 3 mins
City Hall: Riverwalk. Good for: romantic strolls, people watching, pretty views
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 7 mins
Victoria Park/Stampede: Manuel Latruwe. Good for: Belgian baking, creative macarons
Average rank: 4.1. Walking time: 4 mins
Erlton/Stampede: Scotiabank Saddledome. Good for: hockey dates, live music
Average rank: 4. Walking time: 10 mins
39th Avenue: Annex Ale Project. Good for: in-house brewed craft beer, craft sodas
Average rank: 4.9. Walking time: 5 mins
Chinook: Gaucho Brazilian Barbeque.* Good for: indulgent dinner dates for meat lovers
Average rank: 4.6. Walking time: 10 mins
Heritage: Rose Kohn/Jimmy Condon Arena. Good for: indoor skating dates
Average rank: 4.1. Walking time: 3 mins
Southland: 99th Avenue Cafe. Good for: all day breakfast, leisurely brunch
Average rank: 4.1. Walking time: 10 mins
Anderson: CRAFT Beer Market. Good for: lively date nights, craft beer, great food
Average rank: 4.2. Walking time: 10 mins
Canyon Meadows: Piccolo Napoli Ristorante. Good for: Italian cooking, delicious pasta
Average rank: 4.2. Walking time: 12 mins
Fish Creek – Lacombe: Fish Creek Park. Good for: gorgeous views, urban greenery.
Average rank: 4.6. Walking time: 10 mins
Shawnessy: KINJO Sushi & Grill. Good for: sushi making classes, tasty tempura
Average rank: 4.3. Walking time: 7 mins
Somerset – Bridlewood: Plaka Greek Cuisine. Good for: lamb dishes, cozy date nights
Average rank: 4.4. Walking time: 7 mins

Route 202 – Blue Line

69th Street: Haru Sushi Bar. Good for: beautiful styling, tasty sushi
Average rank: 4. Walking time: 6 mins
Sirocco: Levilla Restaurant. Good for: steak dinners, relaxed romance, date night
Average rank: 4.1. Walking time: 3 mins
45th Street: Regal Beagle. Good for: low-key date nights, great wings, karaoke
Average rank: 4. Walking time: 11 mins
Westbrook: Coffee Cats Cafe. Good for: Coffee and cat lovers, chilled first dates
Average rank: 4.3. Walking time: 12 min
Shaganappi Point: The Village Flatbread Co.* Good for: tasty, quirky, gluten-free food
Average rank: 4.8. Walking time: 11 mins
Sunalta: Tandoori Grill. Good for: amazing curry, vegetarian dishes, delicious naan
Average rank: 4.4. Walking time: 6 mins
Downtown West/Kirby: Galaxie Diner. Good for: breakfast burritos, retro charm
Average rank: 4.4. Walking time: 11 mins
8th Street: Q Haute Cuisine.* Good for: fine dining, special dates, wine pairings
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 9 mins
7th Street: Escoba Bistro & Wine Bar. Good for: European-inspired menus, wine flights
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 4 mins
6th Street: Last Best Brewing. Good for: signature craft brews, casual, delicious dining
Average rank: 4.1. Walking time: 6 mins
4th Street: The Derrick. Good for: incredible cocktails, gin menu, live blues
Average rank: 4.2. Walking time: 3 mins
3rd Street: Monogram Coffee. Good for: award-winning baristas,² amazing coffee
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 4 mins
1st Street: Klein/Harris.* Good for: Canadiana cuisine, local produce, patio dining
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 3 mins
Centre Street: Glenbow Museum.+ Good for: arty dates, Western Canadian history
Average rank: 4.3. Walking time: 3 mins
City Hall: Riverwalk. Good for: romantic strolls, people watching, pretty views
Average rank: 4.5. Walking time: 7 mins
Bridgeland/Memorial: St Patrick’s Island Park. Good for: riverside views, picnic dates
Average rank: 4.9. Walking time: 11 mins
Calgary Zoo: Calgary Zoo. Good for: dates with animal lovers, Zoolights winter dates
Average rank: 4.3. Walking time: 1 min
Barlow/ Max Bell: Fiasco Gelato. Good for: delicious, creative ice-cream made onsite
Average rank: 4.7. Walking time: 9 mins
Franklin: Safari Grill. Good for: amazing ribs, African curries, vibrant decor
Average rank: 4.2. Walking time: 6 mins
Malborough: Samurai Ramen & Sushi. Good for: moreish ramen, spicy tofu, tuna rolls
Average rank: 4.3. Walking time: 5 mins
Rundle: Cineplex Odeon Sunridge. Good for: movie nights, foreign language films
Average rank: 4. Walking time: 12 mins
Whitehorn: Banana Leaf Tropical Cuisine. Good for: Malaysian food, spicy dishes, roti
Average rank: 4.2. Walking time: 12 mins
McKnight/Westwinds: Aryana Mediterranean Cuisine. Tasty hummus, great Shawarma
Average rank: 4.6. Walking time: 12 mins
Martindale: Martindale Off-Leash Park. Good for: dates with your dogs, plane spotting
Average rank: 4.2. Walking time: 6 mins
Saddletowne: Punjabi Sweet House. Good for: strict vegetarians, laid-back dates
Average rank: 4.4. Walking time: 7 mins

Please note, date ideas marked with a * are venues where booking in advance is strongly recommended. A + means that it’s advised to check the opening hours before going. The numbers refer to the average ranking across Yelp, TripAdvisor and Google Maps for each date.

If you have questions about these Calgary date ideas or suggestion of your own, please comment below or write to us at [email protected]