Southwest Calgary Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southwest Calgary
Popular places to visit
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.
Chinook Centre
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Chinook Centre during your trip to Calgary. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices 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 entertainment choices.
17 Avenue SW
During your trip to Calgary, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at 17 Avenue SW. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Heritage Park Historical Village
You can study the exhibits at Heritage Park Historical Village, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Calgary. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.
The Military Museums
Step back in time and explore military history from 1885 to the present day in this hub of information and knowledge.
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 Hot Springs Bow Falls
Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake
Day of Dinosaurs and Hoodoos From Calgary to the Badlands
Calgary: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, & Emerald Lake Tour
Our pick of the best Southwest Calgary Hotel Deals
Amenida Residences
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Calgary South
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Canadas Best Value Inn Calgary Chinook Station
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
Grey Eagle Resort
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Macleod Trail Calgary
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Calgary
Mission District
You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Mission District. You might want to make time for a stop at Fourth Street or 17 Avenue SW.
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, Fourth Street and 17 Avenue SW are top sights worth seeing.
Beltline
Visitors often come to Beltline for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Stampede Park and Fourth Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Victoria Park - Stampede Station.
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.
Victoria Park
Well liked for its architecture and sporting events, Victoria Park is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Cowboys Casino and Scotiabank Saddledome, and jump on the metro at Victoria Park - Stampede Station to get around the city.
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.
Are there hotels near Southwest Calgary?
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- Northwest Calgary Hotels
- Southeast Calgary Hotels
- Beltline Hotels
- Victoria Park Hotels
- Kensington Hotels
- Bowness Hotels
- Mission District Hotels
- Downtown West End Hotels
- Montgomery Hotels
- Mount Royal Hotels
- Ramsay Hotels
- Hillhurst Hotels
- Lake Bonavista Hotels
- Sunalta Hotels
- Marda Loop Hotels
- Willow Park Hotels
- Signal Hill Hotels
- Shawnessy Hotels
- West Springs Hotels