Downtown West End Travel Guide
Calgary
Visit Downtown West End
Popular places to visit
TELUS Spark
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at TELUS Spark in Calgary. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
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.
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
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Banff: Lake Louise, Marble Canyon, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake Tour
Louise,Moraine/Johnston Canyon,Emerald ,Banff(optional:Gondola)
Lake Louise, Moraine/Bow, Emerald & Peyto - 4 Lakes in Banff
Top hotels in Downtown West End
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG
Friendly staff, room spacious and very central location. Good free parking included.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Clean room
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Good
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Room was great and the shuttle service was excellent.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Clean rooms, staff, shuttle bus
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Super friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown West End
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Nellie McClung House are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Eau Claire
If you're spending some time in Eau Claire, Bow River and Eau Claire Smokestack are top sights worth seeing.
Beltline
Visitors often come to Beltline for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Scotiabank Saddledome and Cowboys Casino. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Victoria Park - Stampede Station.
Downtown Calgary
Scotiabank Saddledome and TD Square 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.
Mount Royal
While Mount Royal isn't home to many top sights, Scotiabank Saddledome and Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital are some notable places to visit nearby.
