Sunday, November 29, 2009

Directions to River Café

River Café is on Prince's Island in downtown Calgary. There are three footbridges leading onto the island. The main access is the Jaipur Bridge from the Eau Claire Market area at 3rd Street SW. There is also a bridge two city blocks east accessible from 6th Street SW, and the third is on the north side of the island crossing the Bow River and Memorial Drive at the Calgary Curling Club.

Parking
The River Café has no designated parking, but the Eau Claire Market area offers parking in the pay lot and in the underground heated parking lot. Valet parking is also available at the Sheraton Suites.

On the North side of the island, off Memorial Drive and near the Calgary Curling Club, there is a Calgary Parking Authority parking lot with free parking after 6 p.m.

Visit the RIVER CAFÉ website.

Accommodations

River Café is centrally located near many downtown Calgary hotels. The Sheraton Suites is the closest, only a very short walk to the venue. For your convenience we have reserved a block of rooms under our names.

The Sheraton Suites
255 Barclay Parade SW
403-266-7200
Note that the price is a dollar cheaper if you book online, but those bookings are non-cancellable. Not that you are going to cancel of course. Just saying.

Other hotels nearby:
Hotel Arts (20 min walk / 5 min drive)
119 12th Avenue SW
403-266-4611

The Westin Calgary (5 min walk)
320 4th Avenue SW
403-266-1611

International Hotel Suites Calgary (5 min walk)
220 4th Avenue SW
403-265-9600

Details

The wedding is an evening affair. There will be snacks and cocktails, and music and dancing. There will not be a sit-down dinner.

In case you're wondering... we're getting a sitter.


Like everyone we have been extremely moved by the events in Haiti, and hope that in lieu of a gift you will contribute to relief there through the Humanitarian Coalition. Find out more here. This would be the best gift we could possibly receive. We do not have a registry.

Alternatively, please consider making a donation to The Land Conservancy. Read more about this amazing land protection group here.