Banff Trail Travel Guide
Calgary
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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 entertainment choices.
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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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 Banff Trail
Aloft Calgary University
We enjoy the helpful staff, delicious breakfast, layout of the guest rooms and spacious lounge area at this hotel.
Reviewed on 10 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
Cleanliness Staff were excellent
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Calgary- University Northwest
Breakfast buffet Free underground parking
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Village Park Inn
The breakfast was good
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
All good
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
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.
Crescent Heights
While visiting Crescent Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Centre Street Bridge.
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 Nellie McClung House are top sights worth seeing.
