Downtown West End Travel Guide
Calgary
Visit Downtown West End
Popular places to visit
TELUS Spark
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at TELUS Spark in Calgary. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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.
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 Downtown West End
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG
For a smaller hotel the room was great! And it was quiet, clean, and well laid out. We have stayed in many downtown hotels and this is one of our favorites now.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
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
Great as always
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
The room was clean, with lots of toilet paper. I wished the other elevator was working, lots of waiting for the one elevator.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Staff was great, price friendly and room relatively clean.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
absolutely
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown West End
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.
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Lougheed House are top sights worth seeing.
Eau Claire
If you're spending some time in Eau Claire, Bow River and Eau Claire Smokestack 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.
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.
Mount Royal
While Mount Royal isn't home to many top sights, Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital and Cliff Bungalow-Mission Community Association are some notable places to visit nearby.
