Varsity Travel Guide
Calgary
Popular places to visit
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 entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
BMO Centre
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.
Things to do
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake
Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls
Banff Town: Gondola, Lake Louise, Moraine, Hot Springs
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Top hotels in Varsity
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
The Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Varsity
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.
Bowness
Bowness is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Bow River, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
Downtown West End
While you're in Downtown West End, take in top sights like TELUS Spark and jump on the metro at Downtown West-Kerby Station to see more of the city.