Visit Southern Alberta
Where to stay in Southern Alberta
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.
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.
Downtown District
While visiting Downtown District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail.
Northwest Calgary
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.
Southeast Calgary
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.
Uptown District
While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are some notable places to visit nearby.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Banff Gondola
Ride the gondola from Banff to the top of Sulphur Mountain to enjoy snowy mountain vistas.
Upper Hot Springs
Rejuvenate your body in the geothermal waters of these historic hot springs while admiring the exquisite views of Banff National Park.
- Banff National Park
- Calgary Zoo
- Waterton Lakes National Park
- Stampede Park
- Canada Olympic Park
- University of Calgary
- Chinook Centre
- Scotiabank Saddledome
- Grey Eagle Casino
- Cross Iron Mills Mall
- Banff Gondola
- Upper Hot Springs
- Calgary Tower
- Calaway Park
- BMO Centre
- Royal Tyrrell Museum
- Foothills Medical Centre
- Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
- Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
- Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
- Banff National Park Information Centre
- Spruce Meadows
- McMahon Stadium
- Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre
- Tunnel Mountain
- Deerfoot Casino
- Silvertip Golf Course
- Sunridge Mall
- Drumheller Hoodoos
- Canmore Caverns
- Lake Minnewanka
- 17 Avenue SW