Ranchlands Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Calgary Tower
With an outstanding view over the city landscape, this iconic landmark is a great way to view all of the sites from the comfort of one observation point.
Top hotels in Ranchlands
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Clean room staff was great
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Breakfast could be better, but otherwise everything was awesome!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Air conditioner is working. Parking is fine. Somethings need to be updated in rooms. Lack of face clothes & towels were given. Tv sometimes freezes.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Clique Calgary Airport
Clean room, excellent amenities and great place to lay your head before your early morning flight.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Room was clean and roomy. Any staff we talked with were great.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Calgary Airport
Clean room
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ranchlands
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.
Bowness
Bowness is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Bow River, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
Eau Claire
If you're spending some time in Eau Claire, Bow River and Eau Claire Smokestack are top sights worth seeing.