Connaught 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 lively festivals.
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.
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 great live music in this vibrant area.
Scotiabank Saddledome
Catch an event at Scotiabank Saddledome during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
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 acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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.
Top hotels in Connaught
Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown/Beltline District
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Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Suites Downtown
Amazing location, right in the middle of everything. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was pretty rude and uninviting. On our second day there, our ceiling started leaking yellow-ish water and a huge water stain began spreading across the middle of our room. It was growing rapidly yet staff did ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
The waterslides are absolutely the draw here, th rest could use a major overhaul particularly the front desk staff.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
clean room, nice staff,
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Got a room for 4 people. There was one face cloth and 2 towels. Would be nice to have to rooms ready to go for guests.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Clean room and overall hotel cleanliness was amazing, pool and hottub were amazing and the breakfast was fantastic and a great deal
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Connaught
Beltline
Visitors often come to Beltline for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Stampede Park and Cowboys Casino. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Victoria Park - Stampede Station.
Mount Royal
While Mount Royal isn't home to many top sights, Stampede Park and Cliff Bungalow-Mission Community Association are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Calgary
TD Square and CORE Shopping Centre 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.
Mission District
You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Mission District. You might want to make time for a stop at 17 Avenue SW or Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital.
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.
Victoria Park
Well liked for its architecture and entertainment venues, Victoria Park is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Cowboys Casino and Scotiabank Saddledome, and jump on the metro at Victoria Park - Stampede Station to get around the city.
