New Brighton Travel Guide
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 New Brighton

Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Airport Shuttle was especially convenient with a very good driver. Always enjoy the hot tubs, but they were down for maintenance this trip. Front desk staff excellent.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Clean new room Horrible restaurant service and cleanliness Good food No parking anywhere be prepared to walk Friendly front desk staff Good value
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Hotel was fine. Fire alarm at 2am
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Convenient location and great price!
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
absolutely
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Park Inn by Radisson, Calgary Airport North, AB
Everything looked good until I went to the washroom, the washroom seat was dirty like it was never cleaned. Everything else was good. Just wished they had more food varieties that would have helped me to have breakfast there.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around New Brighton

Seton
Seton is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton and Seton Cineplex Cinemas and VIP.

Southeast Calgary
While you're in Southeast Calgary, take in top sights like Deerfoot Casino or Southcentre Mall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chinook Station or 39th Avenue Station.

Inglewood
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Inglewood. You might want to make time for a stop at Bow River or Inglewood Bird Sanctuary.

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 Heritage Park Historical Village.

Ramsay
While there might not be top attractions in Ramsay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Scotiabank Saddledome and Stampede Park.

Mission District
You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Mission District. You might want to make time for a stop at Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital or 17 Avenue SW.
