Northwest Calgary Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
McMahon Stadium
Catch an event at McMahon Stadium during your trip to Calgary. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Peace Bridge
Learn about the local history of Calgary with a stop at Peace Bridge. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Nose Hill Park
After visiting Nose Hill Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Calgary. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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 find the perfect gifts to bring home at Chinook Centre during your trip to Calgary. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do
From Calgary: explore Banff, Lake Louise Moraine Lake Day Tour
Day Tour to Peyto Lake, Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon, more..
Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Top hotels in Northwest Calgary
Days Inn by Wyndham Calgary Northwest
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Sait
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Metro Inn Calgary Northwest
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Sandman Hotels & Suites Calgary West
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites University
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Calgary
Bowness
Bowness is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Bow River, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
University District
Visitors often come to University District for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Olympic Oval and Trans Canada Pipeline Arch. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Banff Trail Station.
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.
Kensington
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.
Stoney
While Stoney may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like SpacePort and Deerfoot Mall.
Eau Claire
If you're spending some time in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Market Mall and Bow River are top sights worth seeing.