Northwest Calgary Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
McMahon Stadium
Catch an event at McMahon Stadium during your trip to Calgary. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Nose Hill Park
After visiting Nose Hill Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Calgary. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Peace Bridge
Learn about the local history of Calgary with a stop at Peace Bridge. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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 acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Foothills Medical Centre
If Foothills Medical Centre is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Calgary.
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
You can make plans for a show at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium during your stay in Calgary. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Things to do
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
Banff Town ,Lake Louise, Moraine , Emerald & Johnston Canyon Tour
Banff: Lake Louise, Marble Canyon, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake Tour
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Lake Louise, Moraine/Bow, Emerald & Peyto - 4 Lakes in Banff
Top hotels in Northwest Calgary
Alt Hotel Calgary University District
Really liked the view
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Calgary- University Northwest
Breakfast buffet Free underground parking
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG
Excellent hotel! Clean room, great breakfast, and fun pool. Make sure to ask for underground parking! It is complimentary with the hotel.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites University
It was very hot even through the air conditioning was on
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Aloft Calgary University
Staff were lovely. Rooms are clean. The pool was great, it would be nice to have a slide or hot tub, but overall it’s comfortable. Breakfast was poor at best. Re-heated leftovers (turkey) were dry, scrambled eggs from a bag weren’t cooked well, pancake machine wasn’t running so disappointing.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Village Park Inn
Room was clean staff was courteous nice pool and hot tub and good food one of the best free breakfast we’ve had
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Calgary
Bowness
Bowness is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Bow River, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
University District
Visitors often come to University District for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Olympic Oval and Trans Canada Pipeline Arch. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Banff Trail Station.
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.
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, Eau Claire Market Mall and Bow River are top sights worth seeing.
Stoney
While Stoney may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Landmark Cinemas 16 Country Hills and Deerfoot Mall.
