Southern Alberta Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Southern Alberta
Where to stay in Southern Alberta

Downtown Calgary
CORE Shopping Centre and The GRAND 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.

Downtown District
If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Central Park and Bow River are top sights worth seeing.

Southwest Calgary
Southwest Calgary is a destination travellers like for its river views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Southland Station or Anderson Station to explore sights like Stampede Park.

Southeast Calgary
While you're in Southeast Calgary, take in top sights like Deerfoot Casino or Eaglequest Douglasdale Golf Course, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chinook Station or 39th Avenue 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.

Uptown District
While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Central Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Room excellent
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Great room
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Nice staff, clean room
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
We booked for our 3 kids to enjoy the water slides and pool and found out when we go there that they were not working. My kids were devastated after a 5hr drive. The hot water ran out afyer two peipel showered and the rest of us had to jave a cold shower in thw room, the entire sweet got smokey when ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Hidden Ridge Resort
We made the best of it, but it was one let down after another. We have been coming here for 15 years, and it’s never been a luxury getaway. But it’s so rundown now I wouldn’t recommend staying here. Unless you’re 20 and going to party with 10 people in your room like the suite on top of us. The hottub ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Basecamp Resorts Canmore
Clean and spacious
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
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 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.

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.

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.

Banff Gondola
Ride the gondola from Banff to the top of Sulphur Mountain to enjoy snowy mountain vistas.

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 acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

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

Banff: Lake Louise, Marble Canyon, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake Tour





