Banff Trail Travel Guide
Calgary
Visit Banff Trail
Popular places to visit
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.
Chinook Centre
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Chinook Centre during your trip to Calgary. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
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.
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 entertainment choices.
Things to do
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
Day of Dinosaurs and Hoodoos From Calgary to the Badlands
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake 1-Day Trip from Banff/Calgary
Lake Minnewanka, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake , Icefields
Banff Town ,Lake Louise, Moraine , Emerald & Johnston Canyon Tour
Top hotels in Banff Trail
Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Calgary- University Northwest
Oatmeal was cold. I had to go to the front desk for them to find someone to heat up the oatmeal for me.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG
Great breakfast. Parked in the underground and my truck was nice and warm in the morning.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Village Park Inn
Price was good, last minute booking. The room was comfortable and it was clean. The amenities were nice although i didnt try them. Breakfast was convenient and area okay, close to the places I needed to go to
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites University
The room was clean, comfortable and quiet. The breakfast was good. The heating worked well.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University
Great room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Aloft Calgary University
Very nice and clean hotel, good people, good service.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Banff Trail
University District
Visitors often come to University District for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Olympic Oval and Trans Canada Pipeline Arch. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Banff Trail Station.
Kensington
River views, restaurants and shopping are just a few things that make Kensington unique. Make a stop by Plaza Theatre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sunnyside Station to get around town.
Eau Claire
If you're spending some time in Eau Claire, Bow River and Eau Claire Smokestack are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Lougheed House are top sights worth seeing.
Beltline
Visitors often come to Beltline for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Elbow River Casino and Cowboys Casino. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Victoria Park - Stampede Station.
