East Village

Calgary, Canada

Home to EIGHT, hidden in Calgary's Alt Hotel East Village.

Places in East Village

EIGHT Named No. 2 on the 2026 North America's Best Restaurants list, an exclusive 8-seat tasting counter hidden in Calgary's Alt Hotel East Village, featuring dynamic daily tasting menus celebrating Canadian cuisine.

Best time to visit: July offers the annual Calgary Stampede with rodeos, while May to September brings pleasant weather overall.
Getting around: Calgary's Downtown and Beltline neighbourhoods, including 17th Avenue, are connected by the C-Train and walkable city blocks.
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CA$)
Language: English. French is co-official nationwide.
Timezone: MST (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Current trends: Calgary's bar scene continues to earn national recognition, with Bar Gigi ranked No. 65 on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list and Paper Lantern recognized as one of Canada's 100 Best Bars, alongside CRAFT Beer Market's rooftop patio and local beer, reflecting the city's growing culinary and cocktail sophistication.

Downtown — The most convenient area for a first stay, with most amenities, shopping centers, restaurants, and bars within walking distance.
Beltline / 17th Avenue — Appeals to travelers looking for a livelier atmosphere with many cafés, trendy restaurants, and bars.