Southern Alberta
Travel Guide
Visit Southern Alberta
Where to stay in Southern Alberta
Downtown Calgary
Dense urban district with a mix of residential, commercial, and corporate areas, Downtown Calgary offers shopping and dining along the pedestrian-friendly Stephen Avenue Walk. Explore attractions like the Devonian Gardens, Calgary Tower, and Glenbow Museum, or take advantage of the free CTrain light rail along 7th Avenue S.
Southwest Calgary
Southwest Calgary is a destination travelers like for its river views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Southland Station or Anderson Station to explore sights like Stampede Park.
Downtown District
While visiting Downtown District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.
Southeast Calgary
If you're spending time in Southeast Calgary, check out sights like Deerfoot Casino or Southcentre Mall and hop on the metro to see more 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 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.
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
Loved our stay here, clean room, comfortable. As it is not in town it was nice and quiet with wildlife roaming around. We would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
It was exactly what I needed when I needed it. Short stay but room was clean and comfortable and could eat when I was hungry and I had a good sleep. Very efficient service and I was in and out easily.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
The Fox Hotel and Suites
Best
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
Hidden Ridge Resort
room is very old dusty, not clean. alot of mold in bathroom tiles. sooo much dust in room. floor is not clean. spider web evey where in the room. only view is good.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
Room was spacious and comfortable, would be good for a bigger group, the full kitchen was nice and had a big patio/balcony, big outdoor hot tub but not the hottest water
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
Basecamp Resorts Canmore
Hot tub closed when went to use it
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
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
See exotic animals and even dinosaurs as you wander through botanic gardens and re-creations of diverse habitats ranging from Africa to South America.
University of Calgary
Explore the campus of University of Calgary, during your travels in Calgary. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the great live music in this vibrant area.
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.
Banff Gondola
Ride the gondola from Banff to the top of Sulphur Mountain to enjoy snowy mountain vistas.
Calgary Tower
With a tourist information center and views over the zoo, Olympic Plaza, Old City Hall and Chinatown, this downtown landmark is the ideal place to get your bearings.
