Southern Alberta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site which includes industrial elements, signage and tranquil scenes
Banff Gondola showing a small town or village, heritage architecture and château or palace
Drumheller showing tranquil scenes as well as a large group of people
Upper Hot Springs
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Where to stay in Southern Alberta

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Downtown Calgary

4/5(57 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Calgary
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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.

Southwest Calgary
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Northwest Calgary

4/5(4 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Northwest Calgary, check out sights like The Hamptons Golf Club or Market Mall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dalhousie Station or Crowfoot Station.

Northwest Calgary
Banff showing night scenes and street scenes

Downtown District

If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown District
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Southeast Calgary

4/5(10 area reviews)

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.

Southeast Calgary
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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.

Banff Trail
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
4 out of 5
11 Freeport Cres NE, Calgary, AB
The price is Rp2.053.901 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp2.053.901
Rp2.238.799 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,885 reviews)
"Nice clean place with friendly staff."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
4 out of 5
123 Freeport Blvd NE, Calgary, AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.238.681 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
Rp2.238.681
Rp2.586.565 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (8,941 reviews)
"Staff were friendly. We got free bottled water upon request which was almost every day. Would've been nice if the smoking area was enclosed because we could smell it when we were just lounging by the hot tub."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Otter Hotel
Otter Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is Rp9.700.951 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
Rp9.700.951
Rp10.785.586 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Upper Hot Springs ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (539 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Otter Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hidden Ridge Resort
Hidden Ridge Resort
3.5 out of 5
901 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, AB
Stay at this aparthotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,480 reviews)
"Very convenient & excellent condition"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Hidden Ridge Resort
Sundance By Basecamp
Sundance By Basecamp
2.5 out of 5
2 Sundance Rd Hwy 40, Kananaskis, AB
Stay at this campsite in Kananaskis. Enjoy free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Bronze Chair Ski Lift and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (230 reviews)
"Amazing stay our second year will be going again!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Sundance By Basecamp
Basecamp Resorts Canmore
Basecamp Resorts Canmore
3.5 out of 5
1102 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Canmore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,270 reviews)
"I like to improve more dusting in room specially celing fan"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Basecamp Resorts Canmore
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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