Southeast Calgary Travel Guide

Calgary

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Stay near popular Southeast Calgary attractions

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Open Photo by Calgary Zoo

Calgary Zoo

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

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

£56
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Lake Louise,Moraine Lake,Emerald Lake Day Trip from Banff/Calgary

Lake Louise,Moraine Lake,Emerald Lake Day Trip from Banff/Calgary

£59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise,Moraine Lake,Emerald Lake Day Trip from Banff/Calgary
Moraine Lake

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

£75
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Banff Gondola

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls TRIP

£56
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls TRIP
Picture 4 for Activity Banff: 2-Day Banff Lake Louise & Yoho N.P. Tour

Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2 Day Tour

£99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2 Day Tour
Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls and Three Lakes tour

Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls and Three Lakes tour

£37
per adult
Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls and Three Lakes tour
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Where to stay in Southeast Calgary

Find the best Southeast Calgary areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Calgary

CORE Shopping Centre and Stephen Avenue are top sights in Downtown Calgary, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at 3rd Street SW Station or 4th Street SW Station to see more sights in the area.

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Open Photo by WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park

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 Southland Leisure Centre.

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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 of the city at Dalhousie Station or Crowfoot Station.

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Beltline

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

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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.

Southeast Calgary Travel Guide

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