15 Things To Do in Calgary with your Best Friend

When is the last time you and your best friend had a real day together? Life can get so busy, but finding the time to plan a date to catch up is long overdue. Whether you’re a hang out at a coffee shop kind of duo, love to visit cute markets together or need a new restaurant to try, here are 15 things to do in Calgary to spend that quality time with your best friend.

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1. Get Dressed Up for High Tea

Spend an afternoon in Calgary with your best friend sipping tea and enjoying a spread of assorted sandwiches, desserts and pastries. It’s fun to get dressed up for once and anything involving beautiful and delicious food is a plus.

Restaurants that offer High Tea in Calgary include Deane House, And Some Cafe and Hawthorn Dining Room.

2. Visit the shops at Avenue Thirty Four

Visit the shops at avenue thirty four in the neighbourhood of Marda Loop in Calgary. My favourite shops to visit are Sunday State, Little Rituals Candle Co and Slow Burn Books. Once you’ve finished your shopping, enjoy a coffee and pastry together at a cozy cafe. My recommendations would be to check out Le Comptoir or Bella’s Italiana.

3. Go for a boba date at The Moon Tea

‘Do you want to go for boba?’ is what you should ask your best friend after they’ve had a long week. Visit The Moon Tea House for the cutest vibe and really good drinks.

4. Plan a girls movie night in with snacks

Host a girls movie night in to binge watch the next season of Singles Inferno, rewatch Gilmore Girls or enjoy a classic love story like a Walk to Remember. Be sure to pick up lots of snacks so you have a variety of food to snack on. Mondays Plant Cafe offers plant-based charcuterie platters, which would be a great addition to your movie night.

5. Take a floral arrangement workshop with Besties

Sign up for a local floral arranging class with Besties Floral Cafe. Doing something together is that much needed time since you’re both such busy gals! After your workshop, visit some of the nearby shops like Tigerstedt & Friends Gift Shop and Sought and Found Coffee Roasters.

6. Take your bestie shopping in Inglewood

Going out shopping with your best friend is such a fun things to do in Calgary. There is so much to do and see along 9th Avenue SE (Inglewood neighbourhood). Some of my favourite shops to visit are TUU, Recess and Adorn Boutique.

The River Walk path is also nearby, which is why this area is well loved and perfect for an afternoon walk. There are many local boutique shops, wellness studios, cafes and restaurants to enjoy.

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7. Visit the Farmer’s Market

The Farmer’s Market is a great place to hangout with your girlfriend. Whether you make it an afternoon to pick up some groceries together, sit down for a coffee and pastry or shop around the local artisan shops. Make sure you also take some cute photos at the floral stand and bring some home to brighten up your place!

My recommendations would be to check out the Calgary Farmers’ Market West or the Crossroads Market.

8. Take a ceramics class on a weekend

If you’re looking for a new activity to try with your best friend, take a look at the ceramics classes at Workshop Studios. Spend a couple hours refining your wheel throwing skills and catching up with your girlfriend on the weekend.

9. Get your nails done

When’s the last time you got your nails done together? This is a great way to catch up after not seeing each other for a while. You can sit back, relax and spend that much needed quality time with your bestie.

10. Make it a wellness day and get facials together

What better way to catch up with your bestie than to unwind while getting facials together? You’re both so on the go, which is why it’s so nice to have this facial appointment to look forward to.

11. Coffee date and yap

The classic let’s go for a coffee date and catch up on the week. Wear your coziest and cute outfit and get some coffee, matcha and dessert together. You’ve got to know your besties coffee order!

12. Take a pilates class

If you’re both wanting to try something new, why not take a pilates class together? This is a great activity to experience with your bestie and you’re staying productive while getting a workout in. After class, head out to a coffee shop together to catch up.

13. Collective Market

The Collective Market is a gathering place for local artists and entrepreneurs to share their creations. Visiting this seasonal market is a great way to spend the afternoon with friends. It’s so fun to meet local creatives and you’ll some goods which are perfect for that gift or for yourself. From jewelry, press on nails, cute home decor, you’ll definitely find something unique to bring home.

14. Start a restaurant club

What I mean by this is not to start a restaurant together, but rather dine at a different restaurant monthly! You can do this in conjunction with your already going book club or monthly hang out. What better way to get to know the restaurant scene in Calgary than to try out a new one each month.

Here are some of my favourites:

• Lonely Mouth
• Lulu Bar
• Barbarella Bar

15. Go out for seasonal ice cream

No mater what season you’re in, ice cream is always a great idea. Village Ice Cream and Made by Marcus always offers monthly flavours and are both open all year round.

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