Varsity Travel Guide

Calgary

Popular places to visit

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

Calgary Zoo

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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 featuring landscape views and a city

Canada Olympic Park

4/5(14 reviews)

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
Chinook Centre

Chinook Centre

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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.

Chinook Centre
Scotiabank Saddledome

Scotiabank Saddledome

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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
Calgary Tower showing a city, a high-rise building and skyline

Calgary Tower

3.5/5(20 reviews)

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.

Calgary Tower
BMO Centre

BMO Centre

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

BMO Centre

Things to do

Calgary: Banff Gondola/Upper Hot Springs, Johnston Canyon

Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka

฿2,114
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
From Calgary: Columbia Icefield, Bow Lake & Peyto Lake Trip

Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake

฿2,818
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake
Banff Town

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls

฿2,936
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls
Banff Town: Gondola, Lake Louise, Moraine, Hot Springs

Banff Town: Gondola, Lake Louise, Moraine, Hot Springs

฿2,985
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Banff Town: Gondola, Lake Louise, Moraine, Hot Springs
Lake Louise & Moraine, Johnston Canyon from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

฿2,779
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Day Tour to Banff Gondola Hot Springs Johnston Canyon Hiking

Day Tour to Banff Gondola Hot Springs Johnston Canyon Hiking

฿2,114
per adult
Day Tour to Banff Gondola Hot Springs Johnston Canyon Hiking
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Top hotels in Varsity

Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE

Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE

4 out of 5
123 Freeport Blvd NE, Calgary, AB
The price is ฿3,147 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿3,147
฿3,636 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (9,264 reviews)
"It’s great!"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel

Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel

3 out of 5
1935 McKnight Blvd NE, Calgary, AB
The price is ฿2,793 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,793
฿3,045 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free parking, 2 indoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,167 reviews)
"Awesome"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
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 ฿3,258 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,258
฿3,551 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,136 reviews)
"I loved the property. Nespresso coffee machine, microwave, mini fridge, bathrobes, spacious room, multiple mirrors. All great. Stayed 1 nughr at another luxury hotel whuch almost double the price but Hotel 11, MOD was better. I highly recommend it"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
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
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,444 reviews)
"Ok. Place. Decent price. Hot tub was not great."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

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Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
The Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre

The Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre

3 out of 5
1000 Glenmore Court SE, Calgary, AB
The price is ฿3,358 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿3,358
฿3,880 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,365 reviews)
"Nice pool with slide pretty good clean room"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

The Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre
Royal Hotel Calgary, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Royal Hotel Calgary, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
2828 23 St NE, Calgary, AB
The price is ฿2,915 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿2,915
฿3,368 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,094 reviews)
"Lon"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

Royal Hotel Calgary, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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Other neighbourhoods around Varsity

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University District

4/5(2 area reviews)

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.

University District
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Bowness

Bowness is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Bow River, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Bowness
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Northwest Calgary

4/5(4 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 of the city at Dalhousie Station or Crowfoot Station.

Northwest Calgary
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Banff Trail

You might enjoy the live music while you're in Banff Trail, and if you want to see some more of the larger Calgary area, you can take a ride on the metro at Banff Trail Station.

Banff Trail
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Kensington

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Kensington
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Eau Claire

If you're spending some time in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Market Mall and Bow River are top sights worth seeing.

Eau Claire

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