Title: Bowness Travel Guide: Best of Bowness, Calgary Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Bowness](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowness-Calgary-Hotels.0-n56367-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Calgary](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Calgary.d178245.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Calgary](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Calgary.d178245.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Bowness Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Bowness.d56367.Car-Hire-Guide)[Bowness Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowness.d56367.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Bowness Travel Guide ## Calgary ![Park bench beside a lake during autumn with vibrant yellow colors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/56367/cd8e45c3-35a1-4120-9b1c-804555d7faaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Park bench beside a lake during autumn with vibrant yellow colors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/56367/cd8e45c3-35a1-4120-9b1c-804555d7faaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Bowness Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Calgary travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Calgary.dx178245) --- ### Popular places to visit ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507180/4ce00417-53b3-4051-8f46-e289eb5dfd3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stampede Park You can take time to visit Stampede Park during your travels to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stampede-Park-Southwest-Calgary.d507180.Attraction) ![Scotiabank Saddledome showing landscape views, modern architecture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072173/6863c7d7-7a50-4c9a-9008-36bb1692924e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Scotiabank-Saddledome-Southwest-Calgary.d6072173.Attraction) ![Calgary Zoo which includes zoo animals, modern architecture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072185/749e1191-639a-4e5b-a8e2-ad4b6c7387ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Calgary-Zoo-Southeast-Calgary.d6072185.Attraction) ![Calgary_UniversityofCalgary_6072181_-3](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072181/d86c105b-e793-4308-a4fe-d68b9a7ea7a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Calgary Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Calgary during your travels in Calgary. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Calgary-Calgary.d6072181.Attraction) ![Calgary_GreyEagleCasino_553248621532864246-1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532864246/a5e789c1-f881-46a1-a915-374759f5530a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grey-Eagle-Casino-Calgary.d553248621532864246.Attraction) ![Canada Olympic Park featuring landscape views and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072175/5df3eb78-ce3e-4160-8d84-4cd1510f73da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canada-Olympic-Park-Southwest-Calgary.d6072175.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Lake Louise & Moraine, Johnston Canyon from Calgary/Canmore/Banff](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47620485/c3a927b6-814a-4e31-9ba3-77dc91b91b4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town £42 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2025-winner-lake-louise-moraine-lake-johnston-canyon-banff-town.a47620485.activity-details) ![Banff Town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49301146/844b9ca2-361a-4ca4-b08b-c43edae9e12a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls £44 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-louise-moraine-lake-banff-gondola-cave-basin-bow-falls.a49301146.activity-details) ![Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45037436/064a13f7-718a-43ea-ba1d-6761b7b575ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff £53 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-louise.a45037436.activity-details) ![Banff: Lake Louise, Marble Canyon, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49071096/660f8f1f-508e-4a61-97f4-a6173521ddd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Banff: Lake Louise, Marble Canyon, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake Tour £45 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/banff-lake-louise.a49071096.activity-details) ![Calgary: Banff Gondola/Upper Hot Springs, Johnston Canyon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49075402/8d640757-5162-4fa8-bbda-dc21c3f4606f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Banff: Gondola Cave Basin, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka £45 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/banff-gondola-cave-basin.a49075402.activity-details) ![Louise,Moraine/Johnston Canyon,Emerald ,Banf](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49543319/bf4dbcc1-fc69-48bd-8db2-eaab714d891a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Louise,Moraine/Johnston Canyon,Emerald ,Banff(optional:Gondola) £37 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/louise.a49543319.activity-details) [See all activities in Calgary](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Calgary.d178245.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Bowness ![Sandman Hotels & Suites Calgary West](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1460000/1455600/1455506/1e7c69be_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sandman Hotels & Suites Calgary West 125 Bowridge Dr NW Calgary AB £71 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) Room was recently renovated and staff were great. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1455506&PinnedHotelID=1455506&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=56367) ![Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Suites Calgary West](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/160000/152000/151916/dd606b86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Suites Calgary West 8220 Bowridge Crescent NW Calgary AB £74 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) The beds lower mattress had a bad stain on it. Everything else was great. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=151916&PinnedHotelID=151916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=56367) ![Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/428700/428621/b4865162_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport 3515 - 26 Street NE Calgary AB Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ... 7.4/10 Good! (5,729 reviews) Great rooms Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=428621&PinnedHotelID=428621&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=56367) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=428621&PinnedHotelID=428621&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=56367) ![Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10400/10360/74cce6e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel 1935 McKnight Blvd NE Calgary AB £62 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free parking, 2 indoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (3,655 reviews) Always top notch, great for families with young kids. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=10360&PinnedHotelID=10360&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=56367) ![Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5200/5177/ecda7098_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG 1250 Mckinnon Dr NE Calgary AB £48 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (5,289 reviews) Room was clean, staff was friendly. Dinner was great. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=5177&PinnedHotelID=5177&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=56367) ![Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11920000/11918200/11918125/5b1255cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection 11 Freeport Cres NE Calgary AB £59 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,270 reviews) Spacious room, very clean, comfortable bed. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=11918125&PinnedHotelID=11918125&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=56367) [See all 2,692 properties in Bowness](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=56367) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Banff Trail Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Calgary-University-District.dx56583) ![Peace Bridge showing a city, a bridge and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007846/ff7378b9-40be-49c8-93f8-a73c6beefa1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northwest Calgary 4/5(4 area reviews) If you're spending time in Northwest Calgary, check out sights like Crowchild Twin Arena or Market Mall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dalhousie Station or Crowfoot Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Calgary-Northwest-Calgary.dx553248635976007846) ![Early winter view of Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635921598916/a4b7beb0-c15a-44fd-aac7-8d3b431e6aa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Banff Trail You might enjoy the live music while you're in Banff Trail, and if you want to see some more of the larger Calgary area, you can take a ride on the metro at Banff Trail Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Calgary-Banff-Trail.dx553248635921598916) ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6287727/ebbd0044-3359-4381-a7ec-723bccf49b2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kensington 4.5/5(3 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Calgary-Kensington.dx6287727) ![Good morning, sunshine. #LoveMyTown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4132/ebfe7bd0-bde8-4da8-910c-ebbdfbf04b91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Eau Claire If you're spending some time in Eau Claire, Bow River and Eau Claire Smokestack are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Calgary-Eau-Claire.dx553248635976400268) ![17 Avenue SW showing outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6290054/1f9990b2-b813-4a1b-b72e-8e56a885ef3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Connaught If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Nellie McClung House are top sights worth seeing. 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