7 mouthwatering feasts in Calgary for Thanksgiving 2017

With the first snowfall of the season in the books and chilly fall days having arrived in Calgary, summer is over and Thanksgiving 2017 is here. A lot of eateries have specials for the holiday – so reunite with your most comfortable pants and dig in. [Photo credit: iStock]

Tubby Dog

1
1022 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 0A5

Tubby Dog is serving everything that comes on your Thanksgiving plate all in a bun. The Gobbler starts with a layer of mashed potatoes topped with a turkey dog, sautéed onions, stuffing and cranberry and apple sauce. The feast is, of course, served with a slice of pumpkin pie. The Gobbler will be available from Friday to Sunday.

Hotel Fairmont Palliser

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133 9th Avenue SW, CALGARY, AB T2P 2M3

The Rimrock Dining Room at the Fairmont Palliser is hosting a three-course Thanksgiving dinner for $65 per person. The restaurant is also offering a Thanksgiving-to-go option that includes turkey, slow-roasted beef tenderloin and freshly baked pumpkin or apple pie options.

Stage West Theatre Restaurant

3
727 42 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1Y8

Enjoy a play with your dinner. Stage West, a theatre and dinner production company, has a Thanksgiving special on Sunday and Tuesday evening. Watch the production of I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, as you dine on a turkey dinner.

The Calgary Zoo

4
1300 Zoo Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7V6

The Calgary Zoo has a special Thanksgiving brunch scheduled Sunday. Held in Destination Africa, the brunch includes Thanksgiving themed foods and dessert. Walk off the brunch by spending time with animals at the conservatory.

The Main Dish

5
33 High St SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 3T7

The Main Dish has multiple takeaway dinner options for smaller groups. Prices start at $25 per person and include herb crusted turkey breast, rosemary gravy, honey dill roasted brussels sprouts and roasted garlic and cheddar mashed potatoes.

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