Parkland 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 Parkland
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
Really good quality for the price. I would totally recommand it
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
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
The rooms were spot. The rooftop pool is awesome and the restaurant on site was as good if not better than some downtown Calgary.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkland
Southeast Calgary
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mount Royal
While Mount Royal isn't home to many top sights, Stampede Park and Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital are some notable places to visit nearby.
Inglewood
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Inglewood. You might want to make time for a stop at Bow River or Inglewood Bird Sanctuary.
