Southwest Calgary Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southwest Calgary
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Studio Bell - General Admission Ticket
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2 Day Tour
Banff: Lake Louise, Marble Canyon, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake Tour
Our pick of the best Southwest Calgary Hotel Deals
Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre
Great location. There is no need to leave the hotel to eat as the Restaurant serves excellent food . The staff is very friendly and the rooms are very clean.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Amenida Residences
Satisfied
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Calgary Centre Inn
Room
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Calgary South
The room was decent
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Grey Eagle Resort
Great concert venue, food was very good, music In pub later in evening! Great place to stay and see a concert. Staff were great.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn And Suites South
All good They did change the wifi password without telling anyone halfway through stay
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Calgary
Mount Royal
While Mount Royal isn't home to many top sights, Stampede Park and Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital 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 Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital or 17 Avenue SW.
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Nellie McClung House 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 Cowboys Casino. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Victoria Park - Stampede 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.
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.
