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$$ · canadian

Calgary

The Shoe and Canoe Public House

4.2(370)

Downtown Calgary public house serving Canadiana dishes, craft beer, and signature cocktails inside the Delta Calgary Downtown.

canadian · comfort food · contemporary american · pub · brunch

Open · closes 12:00 AM

Our story

We are a Canadiana-inspired public house in downtown Calgary, located inside the Delta Calgary Downtown. Our space was born from the hotel’s 2019 main-floor redesign, which created a bright open restaurant with high ceilings, natural light, a street entrance, and a canoe feature on the ceiling.We celebrate David Thompson’s adventurous spirit through our food, drinks, and atmosphere. Our menu focuses on locally sourced ingredients, Canadian dishes, signature cocktails, and craft beer, including our Stargazer Irish Pale Ale. We aim to offer a welcoming place for locals and travelers alike, whether you are stopping in for a pint, breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.

Meet the chef

Lawrence Macknel is the executive chef at Shoe & Canoe Public House in Calgary. The restaurant’s OpenTable listing identifies him as executive chef, and the menu features items such as the Chef Mack’s Meat-Eater Toastie, indicating his name is used in-house.

— Lawrence Macknel, Executive chef

Lawrence Macknel

Executive chef

Signature Dishes

Menu

Restaurant highlights

Ways to enjoy

Dine inTakeoutDeliveryCurbside pickupReservations

Events

Daily 3PM–6PM

Happy Hour

Drink specials and happy-hour service every day.

Recurring featured dates

Live Music

The site advertises live music performances, with artist listings and showtimes on the special events page.

Gallery

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Reviews

4.2(370)

Google reviews

Lord Griff
Dining at Shoe & Canoe Public House feels like the perfect balance between upscale dining and genuine comfort. From the moment you walk in, the staff make you feel welcomed without being overly formal, creating an experience that feels polished yet relaxed. The service is exceptional, attentive, friendly, and thoughtful, with every detail handled smoothly and professionally.The ambiance is equally impressive. The restaurant has a stunning high end design, with warm lighting, elegant décor, and a beautifully curated interior that immediately stands out. Despite its refined appearance, it never feels stiff or pretentious. Instead, Shoe & Canoe delivers an easygoing atmosphere that encourages you to settle in, enjoy yourself, and stay awhile.What truly makes this place memorable is how approa
a month ago
warren hilts
I had a fantastic experience at the Shoe & Canoe Public House inside the Delta Hotel in downtown Calgary. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that really set the tone for the visit.The service was outstanding—quick, attentive, and genuinely friendly. My coffee arrived fresh and piping hot, and it stayed that way, which is always appreciated.I ordered the Cowboy’s Omelette ($24), and it absolutely delivered. Packed with Alberta braised bison, maple bacon, mushrooms, and smoked gouda, every bite was rich and full of flavor. The home-style hashbrowns were perfectly done, and the toast tied it all together for a hearty, satisfying meal.If you live in Calgary or are just visiting, this spot is definitely worth checking out. Great food, excellent servi
a month ago
Doodleworx Reviews!
Had a nice breakfast at the Shoe and Canoe Public house. I had the chefs toasty sandwich, with shaved bison and pastrami with hash browns and my wife had the eggs Benedict with roasted tomato on a roasted sweet potato. The service was excellent, and the food was pretty good, but nothing special. Lovely design and decor in the open and spacious restaurant though.
3 months ago
mukesh sharma
Cheryl is very professional. She made us feel comfortable as if we were at home. We trusted her with breakfast suggestion and my wife loved it. I felt welcomed and cared for while dining at Shoe and canoe.
2 months ago
Hugh Morgan
A very relaxed atmosphere, great service and delicious food. The menu had some really interesting main choices, I settled on a bison sirloin. It was delicious, portions were generous. The service (by Ivy) was excellent, and it felt much more like going to a favourite restaurant than a first visit. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in Calgary! 😀
2 months ago

Guest testimonials

Lord Griff
Dining at Shoe & Canoe Public House feels like the perfect balance between upscale dining and genuine comfort. From the moment you walk in, the staff make you feel welcomed without being overly formal, creating an experience that feels polished yet relaxed.
a month ago
warren hilts
I ordered the Cowboy’s Omelette ($24), and it absolutely delivered. Packed with Alberta braised bison, maple bacon, mushrooms, and smoked gouda, every bite was rich and full of flavor.
a month ago
mukesh sharma
Cheryl is very professional. She made us feel comfortable as if we were at home. We trusted her with breakfast suggestion and my wife loved it.
2 months ago
Hugh Morgan
A very relaxed atmosphere, great service and delicious food. The menu had some really interesting main choices, I settled on a bison sirloin. It was delicious, portions were generous.
2 months ago
DelMomMom
Nice décor without having too many tables. Really welcoming staff. I tried the beer fleet which was 4 small glasses of beer and the waiter was very informative of the beers.
May 2026
Ivy is a gem!
We had pre dinner drinks since we were staying in the hotel. Found seats in front of the fireplace. Lovely atmosphere although I will say the couches were a little low for us old folks! She helped us choose our drinks and offered samples to make sure we would enjoy what we ordered.
May 2026
Bee B.
For NYE, my friends and I spent our last few hours of 2024 at Shoe and Canoe before we headed to the fireworks on Prince's Island. I ordered the Cast Away ($16), Pesto Gnocchi Pomodoro ($24) and the Red Sangria ($19). As for the cast away, that was amazing. I could have drank 2 more of those.
May 13, 2025

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Opening Hours

Open · closes 12:00 AM

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

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209 4 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0C6, Canada

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