Southern Alberta

Travel Guide

Atlas Coal Mine which includes signage, tranquil scenes and industrial elements
Banff Gondola which includes a small town or village, a river or creek and heritage architecture
Drumheller Valley showing tranquil scenes as well as a large group of people
Upper Hot Springs
Photo provided by WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park
Photo provided by WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park

Where to stay in Southern Alberta

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

Downtown Calgary

4.5/5(394 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Calgary
17 Avenue SW which includes outdoor art

Southwest Calgary

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

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.

Southwest Calgary
Banff featuring night scenes and street scenes

Downtown District

While visiting Downtown District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail.

Downtown District
Peace Bridge showing a city, a bridge and a river or creek

Northwest Calgary

4/5(23 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Northwest Calgary, check out sights like Market Mall or Olympic Oval and hop on the metro to see more the city at Dalhousie Station or Crowfoot Station.

Northwest Calgary
Inglewood featuring a small town or village

Southeast Calgary

4/5(64 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Southeast Calgary, check out sights like Calgary Zoo or Deerfoot Casino and hop on the metro to see more the city at Chinook Station or 39th Avenue Station.

Southeast Calgary
They say it’s the journey and not the destination but when the journey involves rain, thunder, & lightning, the destination becomes everything! #Adventure

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
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE

Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE

4 out of 5
123 Freeport Blvd NE, Calgary, AB
The price is ₩135,202 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
₩135,202
₩156,212 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (9,142 reviews)
"Room is big, laundry facilities is handy"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport

3 out of 5
3515 - 26 Street NE, Calgary, AB
The price is ₩98,816 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
₩98,816
₩107,710 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,216 reviews)
"Staff was nice and professional."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection

Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection

4 out of 5
11 Freeport Cres NE, Calgary, AB
The price is ₩118,736 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
₩118,736
₩129,422 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,005 reviews)
"A bit out of the way. Restaurant always seemed to be closed even though it was during hours they were supposed to be open (ie: stayed business hours were 4 to 10 pm for dinner but when we’d come back to the hotel around 6 or 7, it was closed)."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
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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 WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,523 reviews)
"Saw elks !"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Hidden Ridge Resort
Basecamp Resorts Canmore

Basecamp Resorts Canmore

3.5 out of 5
1102 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Canmore. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,289 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay in Canmore"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Basecamp Resorts Canmore
Sundance By Basecamp

Sundance By Basecamp

2.5 out of 5
2 Sundance Rd Hwy 40, Kananaskis, AB
Stay at this campground in Kananaskis. Enjoy free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Bronze Chair Ski Lift and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (273 reviews)
"The family tent we were in was beautiful and comfortable. We only stayed one night and wish we could have done longer. Beautiful area."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Sundance By Basecamp
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Popular places to visit

Calgary Zoo which includes modern architecture, zoo animals and a city

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.

Calgary Zoo
Canada Olympic Park which includes landscape views and a city

Canada Olympic Park

Ski the slopes, take a bobsled ride, catch an ice hockey game and tackle mountain biking trails at this park that was opened for the 1988 Winter Olympics.

Canada Olympic Park
Walk before work #chinookcenter#gloomy day#yyc

Chinook Centre

You can do some window-shopping at Chinook Centre during your trip to Calgary. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Chinook Centre
Scotiabank Saddledome showing landscape views, modern architecture and a city

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.

Scotiabank Saddledome
Banff Gondola which includes mountains, snow and landscape views

Banff Gondola

Ride the gondola from Banff to the top of Sulphur Mountain to enjoy snowy mountain vistas.

Banff Gondola
Upper Hot Springs

Upper Hot Springs

Rejuvenate your body in the geothermal waters of these historic hot springs while admiring the exquisite views of Banff National Park.

Upper Hot Springs

Cities near Southern Alberta

Scotiabank Saddledome featuring a park, a sunset and landscape views

Calgary

Banff National Park which includes snow, landscape views and tranquil scenes

Lake Louise

Canmore which includes a small town or village and mountains

Canmore

Banff which includes mountains, landscape views and a small town or village

Banff