Northwest Calgary Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northwest Calgary
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Peace Bridge
Learn about the local history of Calgary with a stop at Peace Bridge. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Centre Street Bridge
You can learn about the history of Calgary when you stop by Centre Street Bridge. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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 entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Activities
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2 Day Tour
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls TRIP
Studio Bell - General Admission Ticket
Discover Banff National Park - Premium Day Trip
Our pick of the best Northwest Calgary Hotel Deals
Metro Inn Calgary Northwest
"Room was very minimally maintained - there were holes in the walls and largish patches of missing paint/wallpaper. Desk chair was missing about half of the vinyl and was very worn. Bathtub looked very old and like it had been painted over where the finish had worn or chipped? It was clean enough ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Alt Hotel Calgary University District
"Cute Hotel, great location, close to lots of great restaurants and very walkable!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Sandman Hotels & Suites Calgary West
"Great location clean hotel good pricing"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Calgary- University Northwest
"Renovations being done so in a bit of a mess at the moment but fairly clean and comfortable in rooms"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG
"Nice hotel, pretty clean and easy access to the highway to Banff."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites University
"Hotel is very old. Carpet is dirty. No one is wiping the water on the floor from the pool. Breakfast is always the same. Sorry, but It was awful ."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
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.
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.
