Southern Alberta Travel Guide
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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.
Downtown District
If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Uptown District
While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are some notable places to visit nearby.
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Great pool and waterpark for families. We Love the location of the hotel and it’s usually affordable in the off-seasons! We have been going here for years and will continue to go back!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Great area to vacation. I can’t recommend Banff enough. The Caribou Lodge was good overall. The Keg in the Lodge was amazing. Unfortunately the suite, for which we paid extra, had several maintenance deficiencies that soured our experience. Upon checkout, the staff didn’t bother to ask about our ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
Resort offers amenities like a hit tub, pool, fitness center, racquetball courts. Location is convenient to downtown and highway. Scenery is spectacular. Resort is run down and dated. Room lacked good cooking utensils and basic tools, e.g., broom, toilet brush, etc. heat was difficult to control. ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
The room was clean, however the key cards are very finicky, sometimes it won’t work. Also, we we’re really looking forward for the waterpark but their hours is not reasonable. They closed at 9pm so if you’re still roaming around the town you won’t be able to go to the pool at night and in the next ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hidden Ridge Resort
Always a great stay
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Falcon Crest Lodge by CLIQUE
Great little hidden gem!! Perfect for groups. Loved the suite aspect, getting to have lots of room, 2 separate bedrooms, kitchen/dishwasher etc. Excellent value. Only complaint is that one of the hot tubs wasn’t warm at all, but the other one was fine (not overly hot but definitely good enough!)
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
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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.
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.
Banff Gondola
Enjoy a stunning 360-degree panorama of Banff and its surrounding mountains as you ride in comfort to the summit of Sulphur Mountain.
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.
Upper Hot Springs
Rejuvenate your body in the geothermal waters of these historic hot springs while admiring the exquisite views of Banff National Park.
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