Southwest Calgary Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

Scotiabank Saddledome
Catch an event at Scotiabank Saddledome during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

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.

Heritage Park Historical Village
You can study the exhibits at Heritage Park Historical Village, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Calgary. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

The Military Museums
Step inside the wheelhouse of a replica World War II ship, see a piece of the Red Baron’s plane and explore military history from 1885 to the present.
Things to do

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho Banff National Park

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

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
Top hotels in Southwest Calgary

Amenida Residences
Staff is friendly and accommodating. Amenities were basic but for an affordable rate I have no complaints. Excellent choice for a price conscious traveller that wants a convenient location.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre
The friendly front desk staff make you feel welcome right away.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Calgary South
Good hotel. Good price clean close to Saddledome Staff was Pleasant
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

Grey Eagle Resort
Every staff member was great, room was clean and beautiful.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Comfort Inn And Suites South
Good
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Best Western Plus Calgary Centre Inn
All of the staff we dealt with were absolutely lovely. Breakfast was delicious and had a ton of options. There was a regular pool, kiddie pool, and hot tub which was great for taking our little guy swimming!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Calgary

Mount Royal
While Mount Royal isn't home to many top sights, Stampede Park and Fourth Street 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 Fourth Street or 17 Avenue SW.

Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, Fourth Street and 17 Avenue SW 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 Fourth Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Victoria Park - Stampede Station.

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.

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 Travel Guide
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Hotels Near Southwest Calgary, Calgary
- Downtown Calgary Hotels
- Southeast Calgary Hotels
- Northwest Calgary Hotels
- Beltline Hotels
- Mount Royal Hotels
- Victoria Park Hotels
- Bowness Hotels
- Connaught Hotels
- Mission District Hotels
- Kensington Hotels
- Hillhurst Hotels
- Ramsay Hotels
- Montgomery Hotels
- West Hillhurst Hotels
- Downtown West End Hotels
- Marda Loop Hotels
- Willow Park Hotels
- Lake Bonavista Hotels
- Sunalta Hotels
- Haysboro Hotels
