Timeline
10:00
Start with a coffee at Good Trade Coffee Company. This independent café opens at 08:00, so 10:00 is a quiet time to grab a drink and settle in before the crowds arrive.
10:30
Walk to Hexagon Board Game Cafe, just a short stroll away. It is open from 08:00 on weekdays, offering a cozy spot to browse their extensive collection of games and grab a non-alcoholic drink or snack.
11:00
Head to Oolong Tea House for a change of pace. Open from 10:00, this tea house features an extensive library and a warm atmosphere. If the weather is nice, take a seat on the outdoor patio.
11:30
End your stroll at Barb Scott Park. It is an urban park in the area that provides a quiet place to rest your feet and enjoy the green space after a morning of wandering.
Local tip
Most shops in Kensington open around 10:00. Starting your walk at 10:00 means you will find the streets relatively quiet before the lunch and afternoon crowds build up.
Check before you go
- Good Trade Coffee Company is open Mo-Su 08:00-17:00.
- Hexagon Board Game Cafe is open Mo-Th 08:00-23:00, Fr 08:00-01:00, Sa 09:00-01:00, Su 09:00-23:00.
- Oolong Tea House is open Mo-Su 10:00-21:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Calgary (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).