Calgary

Travel Guide

Scotiabank Saddledome featuring a park, a sunset and landscape views
East Village which includes railway items and a city
Bow River showing a city, a river or creek and boating
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Calgary featuring landscape views and a city
Home to one of the largest rodeos in the world, this city is alive with art, festivals, pioneer history and wintersports and is a gateway to the Canadian Rockies.

Once a farming and ranching town, Calgary has experienced expansive growth thanks to the escalating price of its richest resource: oil. Now Calgary is Canada’s third largest municipality, offering a modern urban culture that embraces its pioneer past. It’s easy to discover Calgary’s attractions: The well-planned city is laid out in a grid and has an excellent public transportation system. Get a bird’s-eye view of the city from the observation deck of the Calgary Tower.

The Calgary Stampede is the city’s most well-known event, attracting over a million visitors with its 10-day line-up of rodeos, music and agricultural displays. Cheer with the crowd for the displays of horsemanship in the chuck wagon derby and hold your breath at the competitive bareback bull riding.  

When the stampede’s not in town, you can still see animal life at the Calgary Zoo where you’ll be immersed in habitats from Canada and beyond, as well as from the past! The zoo features a Prehistoric Park, where life-size replicas of dinosaurs roam through ancient landscapes. In the Drumheller Valley, around 85 miles (135 kilometers) from Calgary, you’ll find the fossils these replicas are based on at the Royal Tyrrell Museum.

If you’re visiting in winter, there’s plenty of skiing, snowboarding, bobsledding and ice skating on offer at Canada Olympic Park. If you’re an indoor type, check out the art galleries south of downtown on Stephen Avenue and the Glenbow Museum downtown.

In the evening, head to downtown Jubilee Auditorium for a Broadway musical, an opera or a ballet. Or, try one of the multicultural restaurants across the Bow River at 17th Avenue Southeast, also known as International Avenue. Here you’ll find diverse flavors from Ethiopia, Portugal, Vietnam, India, the Philippines, Hong Kong and more. Foodies will love the gourmet tours of this area!

Calgary is also the gateway to ski villages such as Banff, Canmore and Kananaskis. It’s also close to the Alberta Badlands, a photogenic wonderland of strange rock formations, paleontological finds and ghost towns.

Where to stay in Calgary

Prince\'s Island Park featuring a city, a high rise building and street scenes

Downtown Calgary

4.5/5(394 area reviews)

Dense urban district with a mix of residential, commercial, and corporate areas, Downtown Calgary offers shopping and dining along the pedestrian-friendly Stephen Avenue Walk. Explore attractions like the Devonian Gardens, Calgary Tower, and Glenbow Museum, or take advantage of the free CTrain light rail along 7th Avenue S.

Downtown Calgary
17 Avenue SW which includes outdoor art

Southwest Calgary

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

Southwest Calgary is a destination travelers like for its river views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Southland Station or Anderson Station to explore sights like Stampede Park.

Southwest Calgary
Peace Bridge showing a city, a bridge and a river or creek

Northwest Calgary

4/5(23 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Northwest Calgary, check out sights like Market Mall or Olympic Oval and hop on the metro to see more the city at Dalhousie Station or Crowfoot Station.

Northwest Calgary
Inglewood featuring a small town or village

Southeast Calgary

4/5(64 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Southeast Calgary, check out sights like Calgary Zoo or Deerfoot Casino and hop on the metro to see more the city at Chinook Station or 39th Avenue Station.

Southeast Calgary
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Banff Trail

If you're passing through Banff Trail, you may want to check out its live music. From there, jump on the metro at Banff Trail Station to see more of the area.

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University District

4/5(68 area reviews)

Take time in University District to visit attractions like Olympic Oval and Trans Canada Pipeline Arch. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Banff Trail Station to see more of the city.

University District
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE

Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE

4 out of 5
123 Freeport Blvd NE, Calgary, AB
The price is NT$2,911 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
NT$2,911
NT$3,363 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (9,204 reviews)
"Check in was smooth and the staff was extremely helpful and professional. The shuttle was very convenient. The rooms were tidy. I wasn’t there long just a quick overnight for the airport but overall a good stay. There was flight noise, but that’s to be expected since it’s essentially on the ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/16

Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport

3 out of 5
3515 - 26 Street NE, Calgary, AB
The price is NT$2,772 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
NT$2,772
NT$3,022 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,362 reviews)
"Checking in and out was simple, i had zero issues during my stay, and there were many things for food and entertainment in the vicinity. The price was really good for the quality of the stay."

Reviewed on 2025/8/17

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel

Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel

3 out of 5
1935 McKnight Blvd NE, Calgary, AB
The price is NT$2,655 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
NT$2,655
NT$2,894 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free parking, 2 indoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,134 reviews)
"Great spot . Breakfast not included but the resturant in the hotel does a great breakfast buffet Comfortable beds as well and they set up a crib in the room for my child"

Reviewed on 2025/8/16

Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
New Apartments in Cranston by GLOBALSTAY

New Apartments in Cranston by GLOBALSTAY

4 out of 5
Cranbrook Square SE, Calgary, AB
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Calgary. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Spruce Meadows and Seton ...
8/10 Very Good! (93 reviews)
Family trip
"Really impressed with condo and helping staff I was nervous about the check in and remote access but really easy."

Reviewed on 2025/8/6

New Apartments in Cranston by GLOBALSTAY
Navii Estates - Vacations Elevated, Homes Perfected

Navii Estates - Vacations Elevated, Homes Perfected

4 out of 5
96 Belmont Villas SW, Calgary, AB
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Calgary. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Spruce Meadows and Shawnessy Shopping Centre ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"Ivan was very helpful, effective and prompt in communication, very quickly responded to all our questions. The location was in the very south of the city in a nice, safe and quite neighborhood of Calgary. There's a bus stop nearby as well as Sobeys grocery store (walk distance of 20 min). The apartment ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/8

Navii Estates - Vacations Elevated, Homes Perfected
GLOBALSTAY. Modern Downtown Condos. Free parking

GLOBALSTAY. Modern Downtown Condos. Free parking

4 out of 5
1320 1 St SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, AB
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly condo in Calgary. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stampede Park and Calgary ...
7/10 Good! (175 reviews)
Great view, comfy stay... with a bit of a catch
"I had some challenges at first- ie. My GPS sent us to the wrong address/ I didn't realize the company will ask for a $500CAD paypal deposit; and that part was nervewrecking after googling and reading some reviews. HOWEVER, I am throughoutly impressed with how patient and kind our conceirge was once ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/12

GLOBALSTAY. Modern Downtown Condos. Free parking
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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