Southwest Calgary Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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
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Our pick of the best Southwest Calgary Hotel Deals
Amenida Residences
Days Inn by Wyndham Calgary South
Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre
Reviewed on 23 Aug. 2025
Grey Eagle Resort
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Suites Calgary West
Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Macleod Trail Calgary
Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Calgary
Mount Royal
While Mount Royal isn't home to many top sights, Stampede Park and Fourth Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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- Mount Royal Hotels
- Bowness Hotels
- Mission District Hotels
- Kensington Hotels
- Downtown West End Hotels
- Montgomery Hotels
- Ramsay Hotels
- Hillhurst Hotels
- Lake Bonavista Hotels
- Sunalta Hotels
- Marda Loop Hotels
- Willow Park Hotels
- West Springs Hotels
- Shawnessy Hotels
- Signal Hill Hotels