Southern Alberta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site which includes industrial elements, signage and tranquil scenes
Banff Gondola showing a small town or village, heritage architecture and château or palace
Drumheller showing tranquil scenes as well as a large group of people
Upper Hot Springs
Canada Olympic Park featuring modern architecture

Where to stay in Southern Alberta

Prince\'s Island Park featuring a city, a high rise building and street scenes

Downtown Calgary

4/5(57 area reviews)

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 Calgary
Street view of Banff Avenue in autumn evening. Snow capped Cascade Mountain with pink rosy sky in the background. Alberta, Canada.

Downtown District

If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown District
17 Avenue SW which includes outdoor art

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.

Southwest Calgary
Calgary skyline with a sprinkle of stamped fireworks.

Southeast Calgary

4/5(10 area reviews)

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.

Southeast Calgary
Peace Bridge showing a city, a bridge and a river or creek

Northwest Calgary

4/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Northwest Calgary
Lake Moraine, Banff

Uptown District

While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are some notable places to visit nearby.

Uptown District
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel

Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel

3 out of 5
1935 McKnight Blvd NE Calgary AB
The price is ₹7,556 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
₹7,556
₹8,236 total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free parking, 2 indoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,741 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

3.5 out of 5
521 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is ₹10,750 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
₹10,750
₹11,952 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,100 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

3 out of 5
1029 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is ₹10,074 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
₹10,074
₹11,201 total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,813 reviews)
clean room, easy to find just as described

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets

3 out of 5
525 Tunnel Mountain Road Banff AB
Stay at this ski condo in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,004 reviews)
This is cozy, modest, vintage, clean, fun, etc. etc. Really I can't imagine a more perfect place to stay at in the mountains. The wood fireplace with access to wood was lovely. Of course, and most importantly, we cooked! Full kitchen = great and healthy food. I would always come back here. My son ...

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
Hidden Ridge Resort

Hidden Ridge Resort

3.5 out of 5
901 Hidden Ridge Way Banff AB
Stay at this aparthotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,911 reviews)
Always a great stay

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hidden Ridge Resort
Falcon Crest Lodge by CLIQUE

Falcon Crest Lodge by CLIQUE

3.5 out of 5
190 Kananaskis Way Canmore AB
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Canmore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,047 reviews)
Fabulous staff, cozy room. Wonderful hot tubs. I highly recommend.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Falcon Crest Lodge by CLIQUE
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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