Bow Riverfront Travel Guide
Calgary
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Popular places to visit
Prince's Island Park
Prince's Island Park is just one of the places to see in Calgary, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Peace Bridge
Learn about the local history of Calgary with a stop at Peace Bridge. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Stampede Park
Stampede Park is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its lively festivals.
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.
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.
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 great live music in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho Banff National Park
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary Walk Ticket in Canada
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Calgary Flames Ice Hockey Game at Scotiabank Saddledome
Top hotels in Bow Riverfront
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Great pool and waterpark for families. We Love the location of the hotel and it’s usually affordable in the off-seasons! We have been going here for years and will continue to go back!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
We stayed one night. The room was clean. The steam shower was a nice surprise! Staff were friendly a d helpful. We will definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Whole hotel wreaked of Marijuana and cigarettes, rooms were covered in air freshener and febreeze to mask the smell, couldn’t even be in there. Curtains fell of the wall when closing them, no conditioner in the rooms, failed to tell us the pool was closed, just tried to sneakily get away with ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Did not expect the room to be made up for only two night's. But they did and was appreciated.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Clique Calgary Airport
Love this place
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
The best hotel in Calgary! The rooftop hot tubs make it all worth it. They’re a great temp and are open late. We always stay up here for hours. The last few times, the elevators were kind of scary. They jump up and down and make really loud noises we’ve never heard. The shower head was also really ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bow Riverfront
Downtown Calgary
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.
Crescent Heights
While visiting Crescent Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Centre Street Bridge.
Beltline
Visitors often come to Beltline for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Stampede Park and Cowboys Casino. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Victoria Park - Stampede Station.
East Village
While visiting East Village, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Calgary Historic Park and Studio Bell.
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.
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Nellie McClung House are top sights worth seeing.