Shawnessy Travel Guide

Calgary

Popular places to visit

Calgary Zoo which includes zoo animals, modern architecture and a city

Calgary Zoo

4.5/5(10 reviews)

See exotic animals and even dinosaurs as you wander through botanic gardens and re-creations of diverse habitats ranging from Africa to South America.

Calgary Zoo
Canada Olympic Park featuring landscape views and a city

Canada Olympic Park

4/5(14 reviews)

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.

Canada Olympic Park
Chinook Centre

Chinook Centre

4.5/5(11 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Chinook Centre during your trip to Calgary. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Chinook Centre
Scotiabank Saddledome

Scotiabank Saddledome

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Catch an event at Scotiabank Saddledome during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.

Scotiabank Saddledome
Calgary Tower showing a city, a high-rise building and skyline

Calgary Tower

3.5/5(20 reviews)

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.

Calgary Tower
BMO Centre

BMO Centre

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in BMO Centre during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.

BMO Centre

Things to do

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

£75
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Calgary: Banff Gondola/Upper Hot Springs, Johnston Canyon

Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka

£48
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
From Calgary: Columbia Icefield, Bow Lake & Peyto Lake Trip

Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake

£65
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake
Banff Town

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls

£67
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls
Lake Louise & Moraine, Johnston Canyon from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

£63
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Banff Town: Gondola, Lake Louise, Moraine, Hot Springs

Banff Town: Gondola, Lake Louise, Moraine, Hot Springs

£68
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Banff Town: Gondola, Lake Louise, Moraine, Hot Springs
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Top hotels in Shawnessy

Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE

Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE

4 out of 5
123 Freeport Blvd NE, Calgary, AB
The price is £83 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£83
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (9,229 reviews)
"Rooms are clean and well appointed. Shower in Platinum king room is amazing. The attached Pacini restaurant has a great wine bar and restaurant. Have not had dinner there, but breakfast quality is very good and service is fast."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel

Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel

3 out of 5
1935 McKnight Blvd NE, Calgary, AB
The price is £69 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£69
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free parking, 2 indoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,154 reviews)
"Great hotel if you have kids and love the pool."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection

Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection

4 out of 5
11 Freeport Cres NE, Calgary, AB
The price is £69 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£69
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,110 reviews)
"Didn’t care for the smell of the room what they use was very strong"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport

3 out of 5
3515 - 26 Street NE, Calgary, AB
The price is £51 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£51
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,408 reviews)
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Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
The Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre

The Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre

3 out of 5
1000 Glenmore Court SE, Calgary, AB
The price is £88 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£88
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,368 reviews)
"Nice hotel right off Glenmore Trail. Makes it easy to either get back on Deerfoot Trail or pop up to the Grey Eagle for an event, which was what I was doing. Has a pool and fitness center and a couple of restaurant options."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

The Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre
Royal Hotel Calgary, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Royal Hotel Calgary, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
2828 23 St NE, Calgary, AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £77 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£77
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,069 reviews)
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Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Royal Hotel Calgary, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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Other neighbourhoods around Shawnessy

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Southeast Calgary

4/5(10 area reviews)

While you're in Southeast Calgary, take in top sights like Calgary Zoo or Deerfoot Casino, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chinook Station or 39th Avenue Station.

Southeast Calgary
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Seton

4/5(1 area review)

Seton is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton and Seton Cineplex Cinemas and VIP.

Seton
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Southwest Calgary

Southwest Calgary is a destination travellers like for its river views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Southland Station or Anderson Station to explore sights like Stampede Park.

Southwest Calgary
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Mission District

4/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Mission District. You might want to make time for a stop at Fourth Street or 17 Avenue SW.

Mission District
Calgary Tower featuring street scenes and a city as well as an individual male

Beltline

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Beltline for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Stampede Park and Fourth Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Victoria Park - Stampede Station.

Beltline
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Connaught

If you're spending some time in Connaught, Fourth Street and 17 Avenue SW are top sights worth seeing.

Connaught

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