Southwest Calgary Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Stampede Park
You can take time to visit Stampede Park during your travels to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
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.
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 entertainment choices 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.
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.
17 Avenue SW
During your trip to Calgary, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at 17 Avenue SW. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Things to do
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
Banff Town ,Lake Louise, Moraine , Emerald & Johnston Canyon Tour
Louise,Moraine/Johnston Canyon,Emerald ,Banff(optional:Gondola)
Lake Louise, Moraine/Bow, Emerald & Peyto - 4 Lakes in Banff
Top hotels in Southwest Calgary
Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre
It was a nice stay in a convenient location.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Grey Eagle Resort
Always a great stay! Staff is amazing
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Calgary Centre Inn
It was clean. Hot tub was hot but the pool was way too cold! The specialty coffee machine was delicious!
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Calgary South
good
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Amenida Residences
If you are in town for a few nights this place is really good for the price, nicer than other hotels I’ve stayed at in the area or downtown in the price range. The building looks newly renovated and staff were friendly. I accidentally brought the key cards too close to my phone one night which deactivated ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Macleod Trail Calgary
Clean room, bed was comfy. Will stay again. Front desk was excellent
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Calgary
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.
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.
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Nellie McClung House are top sights worth seeing.
Beltline
Visitors often come to Beltline for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Cowboys Casino and Stampede Park. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Victoria Park - Stampede 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.
Victoria Park
Well liked for its architecture and entertainment venues, Victoria Park is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Cowboys Casino and Scotiabank Saddledome, and jump on the metro at Victoria Park - Stampede Station to get around the city.
