Bowness Travel Guide
Calgary
Popular places to visit
Stampede Park
Stampede Park is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Calgary Zoo
Explore the botanical gardens to see a diverse array of exotic animals and view re-creations of interesting habitats from Africa to South America.
Scotiabank Saddledome
Catch an event at Scotiabank Saddledome during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Canada Olympic Park
Originally opened for the 1988 Winter Olympics, this fantastic attraction is now open to the public and boasts an impressive range of winter sport activities.
University of Calgary
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Calgary during your travels in Calgary. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Grey Eagle Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Grey Eagle Casino during your visit to Calgary? Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Bowness
Sandman Hotels & Suites Calgary West
Everything is great.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Everything was great. Shuttle and waterslides were a bonus
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
It was actually not bad, I had lower expectations, it’s a little old and simple but I only needed a bed to sleep and I actually had one of the best sleeps in a long time
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Beautiful size rooms
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
No issue. It was all good
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Staff was great, room was very clean and had great amenities. Rooftop lounge was very nice as well
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bowness
University District
Visitors often come to University District for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Olympic Oval and Trans Canada Pipeline Arch. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Banff Trail Station.
Northwest Calgary
If you're spending time in Northwest Calgary, check out sights like Crowchild Twin Arena or Market Mall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dalhousie Station or Crowfoot Station.
Banff Trail
You might enjoy the live music while you're in Banff Trail, and if you want to see some more of the larger Calgary area, you can take a ride on the metro at Banff Trail Station.
Kensington
River views, restaurants and shopping are just a few things that make Kensington unique. Make a stop by Plaza Theatre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sunnyside Station to get around town.
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Nellie McClung House are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Calgary
CORE Shopping Centre and The GRAND are top sights in Downtown Calgary, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at 3rd Street SW Station or 4th Street SW Station to see more sights in the area.
