Shawnessy Travel Guide
Calgary
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Banff Town ,Lake Louise, Moraine , Emerald & Johnston Canyon Tour
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake 1-Day Trip from Banff/Calgary
Lake Louise, Moraine/Bow, Emerald & Peyto - 4 Lakes in Banff
Louise,Moraine/Johnston Canyon,Emerald ,Banff(optional:Gondola)
Top hotels in Shawnessy
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
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Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Bfast was very good.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Simply AMAZING HOTEL FOR LARGE LOUD FAMILIES LIKE US!!! THANKS FOR EVERYTHING GOD BLESS
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
The Hotel is a excellent place to stay while in Calgary and the Front Desk staff is amazing always helping and for myself Bianca from the front desk was Excellent with customer service she She help me with getting everything I needed while I was at the hotel, Her customer service is second to ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Airport Shuttle and front desk staff are both very efficient.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Park Inn by Radisson, Calgary Airport North, AB
love this place. come often.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shawnessy
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.
Southeast Calgary
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.
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.
Mount Royal
While Mount Royal isn't home to many top sights, Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital and Fourth Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Beltline
Visitors often come to Beltline for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Cowboys Casino and Stampede Park. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Victoria Park - Stampede Station.
