Calgary, Alberta

Travel & Stay

We can't wait to welcome you to our hometown for Worlds!

Key Locations

Host hotel

Residence Inn Downtown

Residence Inn Downtown, 610 10th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1M3

Check-in & athlete meetings: Gerwing Room, Residence Inn Downtown · Spray tan: Beltline 2 Room, Residence Inn Downtown · Judges feedback: Plainsman Room, Residence Inn Downtown

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Competition venue

Bella Concert Hall

18 Mt Royal Cir SW, Calgary, AB T3E 7N5

Friday: Amateur classes · Saturday: Pro classes

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Getting Around Calgary

Transportation options to help you get from the airport to your hotel and the competition venue.

YYC Airport → Host Hotel

From:
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
To:
Residence Inn Downtown, 610 10th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1M3

Public Transit

Take Calgary Transit Route 500 (Airport Express) from YYC to downtown Calgary. From downtown, walk or connect to local transit to reach the hotel. Alternatively, Route 100 connects the airport with the Blue Line CTrain.

Taxi / Rideshare

Taxis and rideshare services are available at YYC and provide direct transportation to the hotel.

Host Hotel → Competition Venue

From:
Residence Inn Downtown, 610 10th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1M3
To:
Bella Concert Hall, 18 Mt Royal Cir SW, Calgary, AB T3E 7N5

Public Transit

Calgary Transit's MAX Yellow route connects downtown Calgary with Mount Royal University. Bella Concert Hall is located on the university campus, a short walk from the Mount Royal University transit station. Other routes serving Mount Royal University include Routes 9 and 20. Exact connections depend on departure time.

Taxi / Rideshare

Taxis and rideshare services can take athletes directly from the hotel to Mount Royal University.

Transit schedules and routes may change. Please check Google Maps or Calgary Transit for current departure times and fares.

Local Recommendations

A short list of spots we'd go to ourselves — coffee before an early call, food after travel, and somewhere to recover once the show is done. Distances are from the Residence Inn Downtown.

Coffee

Sought x Found

1107 4 Street SW, Calgary, AB

Local specialty coffee roaster.

Walking distanceGet Directions ↗

Stable Tenth Avenue Café

610 10 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB

Convenient coffee located inside the host hotel.

In the host hotel

Pizza

Pazzi Pizzeria

524 10 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB

Pizza close to the host hotel.

Walkable · ~3 minGet Directions ↗

Breweries & Casual Dining

Last Best Brewing & Distilling

607 11 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB

Local brewery, food, and drinks.

Walkable · ~3 minGet Directions ↗

CRAFT Beer Market

345 10 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB

Casual dining with a large selection of craft beer.

Walkable · ~5 minGet Directions ↗

Groceries & Essentials

Safeway Beltline

813 11 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB

Groceries, snacks, and everyday essentials.

Walkable · ~8 minGet Directions ↗

Community Natural Foods

1304 10 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB

Natural foods, supplements, and specialty groceries.

Walkable · ~16 minGet Directions ↗

Shoppers Drug Mart

815 17 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB

Pharmacy, toiletries, and travel essentials.

Walkable · ~14 minGet Directions ↗

Healthy Food & Quick Meals

Chef's Earth

1019 8 Street SW, Calgary, AB

Bowls, salads, wraps, and grab-and-go meals.

Walking distanceGet Directions ↗

Namo Café Bistro

396 11 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB

Breakfast and brunch options.

Walkable · ~5 minGet Directions ↗

Recovery & Wellness

SKA Thermal Spa

Unit 117, 638 11 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB

Thermal spa experience close to the host hotel.

Walking distanceGet Directions ↗

Thermae Eleven

1034 21 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB

Spa and wellness experience; driving or rideshare recommended.

Drive recommendedGet Directions ↗

Walking times are estimates from the host hotel. Please check opening hours before you head out.

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