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) ## 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 Stampede Park is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its lively festivals. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stampede-Park-Southwest-Calgary.d507180.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 great live music in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Calgary-Calgary.d6072181.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) ![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 acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grey-Eagle-Casino-Calgary.d553248621532864246.Attraction) ![Calgary Tower showing a city, a high-rise building and skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072179/d1ba63a8-4177-4855-bb12-3e9dc4c9793b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Calgary-Tower-Downtown-Calgary.d6072179.Attraction) ### Things to do ![2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47620485/25a5045f-37ff-4c97-8273-14685c7361dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town £43 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) ![Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45037436/704a0471-0af5-4bda-969e-3725e001a74b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff £54 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-louise.a45037436.activity-details) ![Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49301146/672bda16-bd91-40d1-93b5-bc79d9e48928.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls £45 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) ![Studio Bell - General Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/568719/ab4545d3-a0d0-4a13-ab42-5cf8bc44edb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Studio Bell - General Admission Ticket £13 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/studio-bell-general-admission-ticket.a568719.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 £46 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/banff-lake-louise.a49071096.activity-details) ![Picture 4 for Activity Banff: 2-Day Banff Lake Louise & Yoho N.P. Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49072461/5197d0dc-dc0f-410a-99b6-079f26932df6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2 Day Tour £103 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-louise.a49072461.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/2000000/1460000/1455600/1455506/74cd5427_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sandman Hotels & Suites Calgary West 125 Bowridge Dr NW Calgary AB £80 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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! (1,000 reviews) Booked through third party. Arrived, front desk couldn't find reservation. Left, was charged anyways Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=1455506&PinnedHotelID=1455506&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=56367) ![Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11920000/11918200/11918125/6b3ebdc7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection 11 Freeport Cres NE Calgary AB £62 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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! (6,652 reviews) Shuttle was on time and staff were great and hotel was clean Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=11918125&PinnedHotelID=11918125&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=56367) ![Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5200/5177/2a5148c0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG 1250 Mckinnon Dr NE Calgary AB £55 30 Mar - 31 Mar 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 ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=5177&PinnedHotelID=5177&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=56367) ![Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/428700/428621/2e784664_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport 3515 - 26 Street NE Calgary AB £37 9 Apr - 10 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ... 7.4/10 Good! (6,153 reviews) Clean;internet no good; bar ok Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=428621&PinnedHotelID=428621&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=56367) ![Hotel Clique Calgary Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8830000/8822400/8822309/4404eaee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Clique Calgary Airport 24 Aero Crescent NE Calgary AB Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £96 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy 2 hot tubs, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,973 reviews) Excellent Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=8822309&PinnedHotelID=8822309&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=56367) ![Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2340000/2333500/2333447/4377a46a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE 123 Freeport Blvd NE Calgary AB £80 15 Apr - 16 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (10,255 reviews) Clean and comfortable stay great restaurant. Could use new bathrobes and towels very worn out but overall always a great stay. Hotel is renovating rooms so that will be nice. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=2333447&PinnedHotelID=2333447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=56367) [See all 2,778 properties in Bowness](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%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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