Richmond Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 lively festivals.
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 great live music in this vibrant area.
Scotiabank Saddledome
Catch an event at Scotiabank Saddledome during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
Studio Bell - General Admission Ticket
Banff: Lake Louise, Marble Canyon, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake Tour
Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2 Day Tour
Our pick of the best Richmond Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Just another typical hotel. The pools is goof for families with kids. The restaurant food is okay. Beds are comfy.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
It has everything you need, perfect location, comfy beds and pillows, clean, good food , great pool, the only place we stay
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
The staff were great. As for cleanliness floors were sticky in the bathroom and shower had random hairs in it so far from ideal.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Everything was nice
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Clique Calgary Airport
Ok room, great lady operating the shuttle from airport (march 9) evening
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Ok place for the pricepoint. Nice staff
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Richmond
Mount Royal
While Mount Royal isn't home to many top sights, Stampede Park and Cliff Bungalow-Mission Community Association are some notable places to visit nearby.
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Nellie McClung House are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Beltline
Visitors often come to Beltline for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Stampede Park and Cowboys Casino. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Victoria Park - Stampede Station.
Mission District
You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Mission District. You might want to make time for a stop at 17 Avenue SW or Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital.
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.
