Shepard 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.
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.
BMO Centre
Learn about the events happening in BMO Centre during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Shepard
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
"Staff was approachable, informative and friendly. Close to airport and freeways to get in & out easy. In the flight path so suggest earplugs if sensitive to sound."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
"You can't actually use the pool here. Despite the listed amenities showing you can from 8am -10pm they make you reserve one hour only ahead of time. Very annoying and disappointing. Makes travelling with little kids very frustrating. Just stay somewhere else where you can actually use things as advertised. ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
"Awsome service, Comfortable stay with family and Awsome food."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
"Shuttle service from the airport was excellent. We flew in late and realized we’d forgotten to arrange for a shuttle in advance, but we called the hotel upon arrival and the driver picked us up promptly. The 2 queen room was lovely and beds and pillows were very comfortable. Price was reasonable. ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
"Excellent hotel, friendly staff, great food"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre
"Will come back again to see any improvement"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shepard
Southeast Calgary
While you're in Southeast Calgary, take in top sights like Calgary Zoo or Deerfoot Casino, 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.
Inglewood
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Inglewood. You might want to make time for a stop at Bow River or Hunt House.
Bridgeland
Check out the zoo while you're in Bridgeland. Hop on the metro at Bridgeland - Memorial Station and Calgary Zoo Station to see top sights like Calgary Zoo and Bow River.
Victoria Park
Well liked for its architecture and sporting events, 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.
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 Fourth Street.
