Bowness Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Stampede Park
You can take time to visit Stampede Park during your travels to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
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
Explore the botanical gardens to see a diverse array of exotic animals and view re-creations of interesting habitats 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Canada Olympic Park
Originally opened for the 1988 Winter Olympics, this fantastic attraction is now open to the public and boasts an impressive range of winter sport activities.
Activities
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
Banff: Lake Louise, Marble Canyon, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake Tour
Louise,Moraine/Johnston Canyon,Emerald ,Banff(optional:Gondola)
Banff: Gondola Cave Basin, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
Our pick of the best Bowness Hotel Deals
Sandman Hotels & Suites Calgary West
Staff was amazing.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Suites Calgary West
The beds lower mattress had a bad stain on it. Everything else was great.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Great clean and quiet
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Good experience
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
The hotel was perfect, spotless, great staff members. The breakfast was top notch(very healthy). I will definitely come back.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Always top notch, great for families with young kids.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 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.
