Bowness Travel Guide
Calgary
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Grey Eagle Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Grey Eagle Casino during your visit to Calgary? Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
Things to do
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
Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2 Day Tour
Top hotels in Bowness
Sandman Hotels & Suites Calgary West
Well renovated rooms, very comfortable.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Suites Calgary West
Charges added without explanation and when i tried to question i was brushed off
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Clean room. Great on-site restaurant. Gym was adequate but on the smaller side.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Hotel heat in common areas very hot and room temperature was set to 28 when we arrived with no way to cool it off. Wall unit would not cool and windows did not open. Was not possible to sleep in that heat, so we left and were not refunded.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Breakfast was excellent-lots of choices-rooms are large and quite modern-location-easy access to downtown
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Staff is helpful.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bowness
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.
Northwest Calgary
If you're spending time in Northwest Calgary, check out sights like Crowchild Twin Arena or Market Mall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dalhousie Station or Crowfoot 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, Bow River and Eau Claire Smokestack are top sights worth seeing.
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Nellie McClung House are top sights worth seeing.
