Southern Alberta
Where to stay in Southern Alberta
Downtown Calgary
TD Square and CORE Shopping Centre are top sights in Downtown Calgary, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at 3rd Street SW Station or 4th Street SW Station to see more sights in the area.
Downtown District
While visiting Downtown District, you might make a stop by sights like Banff Legacy Trail and Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.
Southwest Calgary
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.
Southeast Calgary
If you're spending time in Southeast Calgary, check out sights like Deerfoot Casino or Eaglequest Douglasdale Golf Course and hop on the metro to see more the city at Chinook Station or 39th Avenue Station.
Northwest Calgary
If you're spending time in Northwest Calgary, check out sights like Market Mall or Nose Hill Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at Dalhousie Station or Crowfoot Station.
Uptown District
While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Banff Legacy Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Popular places to visit
Glacier National Park
Reach towering peaks and see breathtaking natural scenery as you make your way over, around and through mountains and waterfalls in this national park.
Banff National Park
Canada’s oldest national park is a place for adventure-filled getaways and stunning mountain scenery.
Jasper National Park
This quaint mountain town is the perfect base for outdoor activities and a peaceful place to stay while visiting the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
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 entertainment choices.
Yoho National Park
Find out why this national park is named after a Cree word for awe and wonder when you see its sheer rock walls, waterfalls, deep-blue lakes and wild rivers.
Things to do
Calgary Downtown: 2-Hour Introductory Walking Tour
Calgary: 3.5-Hour Bus City Tour with Gasoline Alley Museum
Walk the Best of Calgary – Private Tour
Explore the Stampede City with Walking Tours in Calgary
Rockies Select 2-Day Tour (Banff & Yoho National Park)
Bow River Trail: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
- Banff National Park
- Stampede Park
- Waterton Lakes National Park
- University of Calgary
- Calgary Zoo
- Scotiabank Saddledome
- Canada Olympic Park
- Calgary Tower
- Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
- Banff Gondola
- Calaway Park
- Royal Tyrrell Museum
- 17 Avenue SW
- Lake Minnewanka
- Peyto Lake
- Heritage Park Historical Village