Banff Trail Travel Guide
Calgary
Visit Banff Trail
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 entertainment choices.
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
Banff Town, Columbia Icefield, Crowfoot Glacier and Bow Lake Tour
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Top hotels in Banff Trail
Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Calgary- University Northwest
The room was spotless. We were really comfortable during our stay and definitely will come back.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG
All food are fresh and hot. Clean room and room temperature was good.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites University
Room was cleaned but rooms need renovations, old rugs and furniture
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Aloft Calgary University
Great hotel, the front staff was amazing, the two ladies we encountered were extremely friendly and kind. I highly recommend!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Village Park Inn
Fantastic staff! Clean rooms. Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Metro Inn Calgary Northwest
clean room parking was not to crowded
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Banff Trail
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.
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.
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.
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Lougheed House are top sights worth seeing.
Beltline
Visitors often come to Beltline for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Cowboys Casino and Stampede Park. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Victoria Park - Stampede Station.
