Franklin
Calgary
Popular places to visit
Calgary Zoo
See exotic animals and even dinosaurs as you wander through botanic gardens and re-creations of diverse habitats ranging from Africa to South America.
Scotiabank Saddledome
Catch an event at Scotiabank Saddledome during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.
Chinook Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Chinook Centre during your trip to Calgary. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Calgary Tower
With a tourist information center and views over the zoo, Olympic Plaza, Old City Hall and Chinatown, this downtown landmark is the ideal place to get your bearings.
Canada Olympic Park
Ski the slopes, take a bobsled ride, catch an ice hockey game and tackle mountain biking trails at this park that was opened for the 1988 Winter Olympics.
BMO Centre
Learn about the events happening at BMO Centre during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Things to do
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho Banff National Park
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
Winter Day Trip: Lake Louise, Marble Canyon, Emerald Lake, Banff
Explore Banff National Park & Lake Louise Day Trip
Franklin Hotel Deals
Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre
Impeccable room, great staff and all as advertised.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Bed was quite hard, but overall good stay.
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Clean, comfortable. Nice receptionist. Great breakfast
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Very nice
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Clean room. Pool was down for maintenance.
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Staff was amazing room was clean upon check in. I checked out a night early but that was more because I had some extremely noisy neighbors.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Franklin
Inglewood
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Inglewood. You might want to make time for a stop at Bow River or Inglewood Bird Sanctuary.
Bridgeland
Check out the zoo while you're in Bridgeland. Hop on the metro at Bridgeland - Memorial Station and Calgary Zoo Station to see top sights like Calgary Zoo and Bow River.
Ramsay
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ramsay and surrounding area, you can visit Scotiabank Saddledome and Stampede Park.
East Village
While visiting East Village, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Calgary Historic Park and Calgary Central Library.
Victoria Park
Well-liked for its architecture and entertainment venues, 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.
Downtown Calgary
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.
