Southern Alberta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site which includes industrial elements, signage and tranquil scenes
Banff Gondola showing a small town or village, heritage architecture and château or palace
Drumheller showing tranquil scenes as well as a large group of people
Upper Hot Springs
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Where to stay in Southern Alberta

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Downtown Calgary

4/5(57 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Calgary
Banff showing night scenes and street scenes

Downtown District

If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown District
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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 Stampede Park.

Southwest Calgary
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Southeast Calgary

4/5(10 area reviews)

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

Southeast Calgary
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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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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 ฿3,117 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
฿3,117
฿3,813 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
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! (9,696 reviews)
"Didn't really use the internet. There was construction going on outside my room which made it a little noisy when I was trying to sleep. But what are you going to do?"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 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 ฿2,577 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,577
฿2,809 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (3,262 reviews)
"The pool is quite busy and it would be nice to know in advance that it's recommended to book pool time in advance. Other than That our stay was short but great!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
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 ฿2,278 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿2,278
฿2,483 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (4,775 reviews)
"Everything is excellent in this property"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,612 reviews)
"The place is very nice, clean and super comfortable. Also, the hot spring is wonderful. Staffs are friendly. Next time, I will stay here again."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 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 Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,334 reviews)
"They are very attentive and communicative to us during our stay. Will definitely comeback."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 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 campsite in Kananaskis. Enjoy free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Bronze Chair Ski Lift and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (344 reviews)
"It was very noisy at night due to being close to the highway 😟you can’t move the hiway but perhaps just telling people to expect that and also people seemed to Be driving thru the campground all Hours of the night - no loud party kind of noise -"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Sundance By Basecamp
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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