This one’s not strictly a coffee shop or coworking space, but the new Central Library (@calgarylibrary) that opened in 2018 is the ideal destination for a freelancer visiting Calgary. It’s huge, well-lit and has coffee and snacks for purchase, plus there are free meeting rooms and quiet study rooms if you need privacy (or hate the chatter that comes with crowded public spaces). Work for the day, then head out into Calgary’s trendy East Village for dinner and drinks.