Here’s a look at Christmas Calgary 2023 featuring special offerings by restaurants and local businesses.
Christmas Eve is Sunday, December 24 and Christmas Day is Monday, December 25.
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Christmas Calgary 2023: Dinner, Turkey to Go, Restaurants
This list is not exhaustive and is updated as information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, contact them to see what they are offering.
The Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre
The Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre is offering Christmas takeout.
The Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre
The Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre is offering Christmas Eve Dinner ($75 adults, $35 kids), Christmas Day Buffet ($75 adults, $35 kids) and Christmas Dinner to Go.
They are also offering Christmas Dinner to Go priced at $68 per person.
Big T’s BBQ and Smokehouse
Big T’s BBQ and Smokehouse is offering Holiday turkey and turkey dinner pre-orders. 6 kg (13 lbs) turkeys are priced at $120. 8 kg (17.5 lbs) birds are priced at $140. Turkey dinner are $35 per person, include: Smoked Turkey, Cornbread Stuffing, Steamed Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Dinner Roll. Additional sides are $4.50 per person. All locations are closed on the 25th so pick-ups will not be available on Dec 25th or 26th.
Yellow Door Bistro
Yellow Door Bistro is offering a Christmas Day buffet on December 25. Reservations are available from 9 am to 2 pm. Priced at $50 per person.
They are also offering a Christmas Day dinner buffet on December 25. Reservations are available from 4 pm to 9 pm. Priced at $85 per person.
Flower & Wolf @ Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
Flower & Wolf is hosting a Christmas Eve 4-course dinner on December 24. Featuring prime rib, deepwater barramundi, winter harvest risotto and roasted & confit due of turkey. Start with celeriac veloute, followed by choice of pan seared scallops, house-made potato gnocchi or smoked & pickled beets. Finish with delicious sticky toffee pudding or eggnog brulee. Reservations are available from 4 pm to 8:30 pm. Priced at $78 per person.
Fairmont Palliser
Fairmont Palliser has the following festive offerings:
Festive Afternoon Tea: Immerse yourself in the delightful tradition of Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Palliser, where the refined ambiance of Hawthorn Dining Room is enriched by the enchanting melodies of Christmas carollers. Delight in our exquisite Lot 35 signature teas, expertly paired with a tempting selection of pastries and timeless finger sandwiches. November 18 to December 25. Saturday & Sunday – 12:00 PM — 2:30 PM. $95 Per Person
Hanukkah Tea: December 9 & 10. Saturday & Sunday. 12:00 PM — 2:30 PM. $95 Per Person.
Hawthorn Yuletide: Celebrate togetherness this holiday season with our expertly crafted three-course Yuletide menu, best enjoyed with friends, family, and loved ones.
November 24 to December 26
Lunch | Monday to Friday | $55
Dinner | Monday to Sunday | $80
Turkey To-Go: Elevate your at-home celebration with our signature festive Fairmont Palliser Turkey To-Go featuring:
- Thyme-roasted turkey
- Classic sides
- Decadent desserts
- Optional wine pairings
December 24 & 25
Small Turkey | Serves 4 | $330
Medium Turkey | Serves 8 | $510
Large Turkey | Serves 15 | $780
Christmas Day Brunch: Turn moments into memories on Christmas Day by joining us for a timeless holiday-themed brunch buffet, served in the iconic Crystal Ballroom.
Thomsons Kitchen & Bar at Hyatt Regency Calgary
Thomsons Kitchen & Bar at Hyatt Regency Calgary is hosting their Christmas Day buffet extravaganza on December 25. Reservations are available from 12 pm to 9 pm. Priced at $145 for adults, $73 for children 6-12, and free for children 5 and under. Guests dining enjoy complimentary self-parking at Hyatt’s underground parkade (first come first served, subject to availability).
Their Christmas Eve special set dinner menu promises an evening filled with joy, laughter, and exquisite cuisine. Your magical evening starts with a smoked duck breast and lobster bisque, followed by a choice between a perfectly seared Surf & Turf or classic turkey. End your meal on a sweet note with our decadent dessert, a mascarpone mousse that captures the spirit of the holiday season. The menu offers vegetarian/vegan alternatives.
Bistro Novelle
Bistro Novelle is offering a 2-course festive menu on December 24 for dine-in or take-out. Reservations are available from 11 am to 2:30 pm. Priced at $42 per person.
Flores & Pine – Grill Room and Gatherings
Flores & Pine – Grill Room and Gatherings is offering a 4-course dinner on December 22 to 24 priced at $115 per person.
The Lougheed House
Enjoy Afternoon Tea with holiday themed sweets and savories including Victorian traditional treats like minced pies and Christmas pudding. The Lougheed House will be festively decorated, the perfect setting to begin your Christmas season. Reservations required here. A credit card is also required for booking.
Heritage Park
Visit Heritage Parks to enjoy the warm and cozy atmosphere of the Wainwright Hotel or Gunn’s Dairy Barn to dine on freshly baked pastries from the Alberta Bakery, traditional buttermilk pancakes, farm-fresh scrambled eggs and all your other breakfast favourites before venturing out to enjoy our Once Upon A Christmas activities!
Dates: Weekends from Nov. 25 – Dec. 17
Sittings: 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 am, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 pm
Adult (12+): $39.95 plus GST
Child (3-11): $20.95 plus GST
Reservations are recommended. To make a reservation, please call the Wainwright Hotel at 403.268.8645, where you can speak with one of our staff or leave a message.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary South
Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary South brings you a delightful Turkey to Go meal for $275 + taxes for 4 to 6 people, ensuring a delicious and hassle-free feast for you and your loved ones and elevate your celebration with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut for an additional $100 plus taxes.
Call today to place your order by phone at (403) 278 5050 | (403) 225 5802, email at [email protected] or click https://www.opentable.ca/restaurant/takeout/1324630 to order now.
Hotel Blackfoot
Let the team at Hotel Blackfoot take care of the dinner for you. Warm and ready for you at arrival, everything is taken care of from the salad to the dessert. Items are served warm in oven ready containers, so you can enjoy your company. Available December 1 – 31.
13lb Roast Turkey (serves 8-10 ppl)
- Bakers Fresh Dinner Rolls and butter
- Build your own Caesar Salad
- Honey Dilled Baby Carrots
- Roast Brussel Sprouts
- Glazed Acorn Squash
- Whipped Potato
- Traditional Stuffing with Cranberries and Apple
- Herbed Pan Gravy
- Orange Cranberry Sauce
- Pumpkin Flan
- Pecan Tartlets
Glenmore Inn
Glenmore Inn is offering a Christmas Dinner Buffet. Adults $65.00; Seniors (65+) $60.00; Youth (11 to 17) $60.00; Children (4 to 10) $25.00.
Grey Eagle Resort and Casino
Grey Eagle Resort and Casino has a variety of festive offerings. See image below.
Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club
Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club is offering Christmas dinner on Saturday, December 23rd from 4pm to 8pm. $75 per person, not including GST & gratuity
FIRST COURSE
Lobster consomme | mirepoix, diamon custard
OR
Roasted Beet Salad | almonds, dried cranberry, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese vinaigrette
ENTREE
Beef & Bison | slow roasted beef tenderloin, bacon wrapped bison meatloaf, gorgonzola cheese, truffle mashed potato, market vegetables, demi-glace
OR
Prosciutto Wrapped Halibut | half lobster tail, blue crab arancini, wilted spinach, saffron buerre blanc
DESSERT
Opera Cake | almond sponge, coffee buttercream, chocolate ganache, fresh fruit & coulis garnish
Flavour YYC
Flavour YYC is offering Christmas Offerings to Go.
- Order Deadline: Tuesday December 19th
- Pick Up: Friday December 22nd from 2pm to 6pm
- Saturday December 23rd from 10am to 2pm
- Delivery: Friday December 22nd North Calgary
- Saturday December 23rd South Calgary
Pure Casino Calgary
Pure Casino Calgary is offering a Holiday Turkey Dinner.
Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club
Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club (Priddis Greens) is offering a Christmas Dinner on December 23 from 4 pm to 8 pm. Priced at $75 per person.
FIRST COURSE – choose one
- Lobster consomme | mirepoix, diamon custard
- Roasted Beet Salad | almonds, dried cranberry, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese vinaigrette
ENTREE – choose one
- Beef & Bison | slow roasted beef tenderloin, bacon wrapped bison meatloaf, gorgonzola cheese, truffle mashed potato, market vegetables, demi-glace
- Prosciutto Wrapped Halibut | half lobster tail, blue crab arancini, wilted spinach, saffron buerre blanc
DESSERT
- Opera Cake | almond sponge, coffee buttercream, chocolate ganache, fresh fruit & coulis garnish
Rouge
Rouge is offering their “Heat & Enjoy Holiday Meal Kit” for pick up on December 23 from 1 pm to 5 pm. Packages serving 2 people are priced at $160.
To start: Game Hen & Foie Terrine, Smoked Squash Medley
Soup: Parsnip Velvet, Cedar Croutons, Lemon Balm Oil
Main: Maple Sap Brined & Smoked Berkshire Pork Chop
Sides: Prairie Kimchi, Roasted Carrots, Scalloped Potatoes, Crabapple Jus
Dessert: Whisky Baba, Chantilly Cream, Almond Praline
Calgary Festive Things to Do 2023
GLOW Calgary Presents: Christmas Around The World
Location: Nutrien Western Event Centre
Dates: December 7-31, 2023
Join the quest to reunite Santa Claus with his cherished reindeer in the enchanting maze of magical lights at Santa’s Sleigh Adventure! Immerse yourself in a world of wonder and entertainment suitable for the entire family in this brand-new, all-indoor holiday wonderland.
Granary Road’s Christmas Market
Location: Granary Road
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays until December 17, 2023
Embrace the holiday spirit with Christmas carols, adorned trees, twinkling lights, and festive photos with Santa and the alpacas at Granary Road’s Christmas Market. Explore Santa’s Workshop for gingerbread cookies, ornaments, hot chocolate, tractor rides, and more.
Christmas at the Nation
Location: Seven Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre
Dates: December 15-17, 2023
Experience the rich talents of Indigenous artisans and performers at the annual market Christmas at the Nation! Immerse yourself in a festive holiday atmosphere, and take advantage of free parking. Tickets are available at the door, priced at $8/person, with those 12 and under enjoying free admission.
Market Collective Holiday Markets
Location: BMO Centre Hall B + C
Dates: December 15-17, 2023
The Market Collective Holiday MC returns with a family-friendly event featuring live music, interactive workshops, galleries, drinks, food, and over 150 local vendors, along with some special surprises.
Mainstreet Holiday Market
Location: 6404 Bowness Road Northwest
Dates: December 16 & 17, 2023
Discover the offerings of local artisans, savor tasty treats from local food vendors, and enjoy live local entertainment at the inaugural Mainstreet Holiday Pop-up Market!
Once Upon a Christmas
Location: Heritage Park
Dates: December 9, 10, 16, 17 , 2023
Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park stands as one of Calgary’s most iconic holiday events, offering activities, entertainment, and treats that are sure to fill you and your family with holiday cheer.
Once Upon a Christmas
Location: Heritage Park
Dates: December 9, 10, 16, 17 , 2023
Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park stands as one of Calgary’s most iconic holiday events, offering activities, entertainment, and treats that are sure to fill you and your family with holiday cheer.
Getaway & Staycation Ideas
Fairmont Palliser
Home Alone 2 – Lost in Calgary: Embark on a nostalgic Home Alone 2-inspired journey in Calgary with our exclusive offer. Start your adventure with a private 3-hour limousine ride, exploring festive hotspots and making a special stop at the enchanting Zoo Lights at Calgary Zoo. Enjoy a delicious cheese pizza, reminiscent of the famous movie scene. Later, relax in an extra-large bed, just like Kevin McCallister, and indulge in an over-the-top ice cream sundae delivered right to your room. Experience the magic of Home Alone and create unforgettable memories at Fairmont Palliser that will last a lifetime. Offer available December 1 – January 6.
24 Days of Christmas Shop & Stay: ‘Tis the season for thoughtful gift-giving. Elevate your holiday experience with a staycation in the heart of the city, just steps away from the CORE Shopping Centre. Spanning three city blocks and featuring 120 stores, including Holt Renfrew and Simons, it’s a shopper’s paradise. Our Shop & Stay package includes a night’s stay plus a $50 gift card for the CORE Shopping Centre. Offer available December 1 – December 24.
Trees of Hope: What better way to get into the spirit of the holidays than through giving. Fairmont is pleased to partner with Make-A-Wish by raising awareness and funds through your holiday stay. When you book our Trees of Hope package of a one night stay, including $25 dining credit, $10 will be donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation. Offer available December 1 – January 6.
DIY Christmas Calgary 2023 Meal Ideas
Whole Foods
Whole Foods offers a variety of Christmas Feasts, Prime Rib Dinners, Beef Wellington Dinners, sides, sauces and more. You will need to select for the specific location to find out the offerings.
Holiday entertaining tips
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