Hawkwood Travel Guide
Calgary
Popular places to visit
Stampede Park
Stampede Park is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its lively festivals.
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.
University of Calgary
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Calgary during your travels in Calgary. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the great live music in this vibrant area.
Grey Eagle Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Grey Eagle Casino during your visit to Calgary? Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene 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
Calgary Flames Ice Hockey Game at Scotiabank Saddledome
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake 1-Day Trip from Banff/Calgary
Lake Louise, Moraine/Bow, Emerald & Peyto - 4 Lakes in Banff
Banff Town ,Lake Louise, Moraine , Emerald & Johnston Canyon Tour
Top hotels in Hawkwood
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
My kids absolutely loved the pool
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Budget hotel near the airport with some very nice upscale touches. It was a pleasant surprise.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Poor service
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Clean room and helpful, courteous staff
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hotel Clique Calgary Airport
We were only there for one night. Everything was very good.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hawkwood
Northwest Calgary
If you're spending time in Northwest Calgary, check out sights like Crowchild Twin Arena or Market Mall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dalhousie Station or Crowfoot Station.
Bowness
Bowness is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Bow River, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
University District
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.
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.
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.
Stoney
While Stoney may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Deerfoot Mall and Cross Iron Mills Mall.
