Richmond Travel Guide
Calgary
Popular places to visit
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 entertainment choices.
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 acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
BMO Centre
Learn about the events happening in BMO Centre during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake
Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls
Banff Town: Gondola, Lake Louise, Moraine, Hot Springs
Lake Louise Moraine Emerald Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Can/Banff :Columbia Icefield, Crowfoot Glacier and Bow Lake, Tour
Top hotels in Richmond
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
The Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Sandman Hotel Calgary Airport
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Richmond
Mount Royal
While Mount Royal isn't home to many top sights, Stampede Park and Fourth Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown West End
While you're in Downtown West End, take in top sights like TELUS Spark and jump on the metro at Downtown West-Kerby Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Fourth Street are top sights worth seeing.
Beltline
Visitors often come to Beltline for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Stampede Park and Cowboys Casino. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Victoria Park - Stampede Station.