Shawnessy 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.
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.
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 entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Shawnessy
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Very clean property and great restaurants. The man who checked me in the evening was amazing. He was 5 stsr. There was somebody else working the next day who was yelling at some staff in the lobby. It was very unprofessional....
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Just a phone call. Shuttle easy to find. Shuttle staff friendly
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Poir customer services
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Scared to use my name since they have my info. Bait and switch. They took my info and double booked using Expedia and directly.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hotel Clique Calgary Airport
Very good location for a short shuttle to the airport
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Always a handy place to airport and tge restaurant is amazing!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shawnessy
Southwest Calgary
Southwest Calgary is a destination travellers like for its river views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Southland Station or Anderson Station to explore sights like Stampede Park.
Southeast Calgary
While you're in Southeast Calgary, take in top sights like Deerfoot Casino or Eaglequest Douglasdale Golf Course, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chinook Station or 39th Avenue Station.
Seton
Seton is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton and Seton Cineplex Cinemas and VIP.
Mount Royal
While Mount Royal isn't home to many top sights, Stampede Park and Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mission District
You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Mission District. You might want to make time for a stop at Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital or 17 Avenue SW.
Ramsay
While there might not be top attractions in Ramsay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stampede Park and Scotiabank Saddledome.
