Northwest Calgary Travel Guide
Calgary
Visit Northwest Calgary
Popular places to visit
McMahon Stadium
Catch an event at McMahon Stadium during your trip to Calgary. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Peace Bridge
Learn about the local history of Calgary with a stop at Peace Bridge. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Nose Hill Park
After visiting Nose Hill Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Calgary. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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.
Foothills Medical Centre
If Foothills Medical Centre is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Calgary.
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
You can make plans for a show at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium during your stay in Calgary. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do
From Calgary: explore Banff, Lake Louise Moraine Lake Day Tour
Calgary City Tour and Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary Private Tour
Calgary/Banff to Emerald Lake, Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon
Modern Sushi-Making Class in Calgary (Includes 4-Course Meal)
Listen to a Tour Guide as You Drive & Walk with our Discover the Rockies Package
Top hotels in Northwest Calgary
Days Inn by Wyndham Calgary Northwest
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
Sait
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Metro Inn Calgary Northwest
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites University
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
Centro Motel
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Calgary
Bowness
Bowness is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Bow River, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
Stoney
While Stoney may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like SpacePort and Deerfoot Mall.
Downtown West End
While you're in Downtown West End, take in top sights like TELUS Spark and jump on the metro at Downtown West-Kerby Station to see more of the city.
Hotels Near Northwest Calgary, Calgary
- Downtown Calgary Hotels
- Southwest Calgary Hotels
- Banff Trail Hotels
- University District Hotels
- Kensington Hotels
- Bowness Hotels
- Crescent Heights Hotels
- Eau Claire Hotels
- Montgomery Hotels
- Sunnyside Hotels
- Hillhurst Hotels
- Tuscany Hotels
- Sunalta Hotels
- West Hillhurst Hotels
- Varsity Hotels
- Calgary Chinatown Hotels
- Panorama Hills Hotels
- Shaganappi Hotels
- Bow Riverfront Hotels
- Brentwood Hotels