Southwest Calgary Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
17 Avenue SW
During your trip to Calgary, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at 17 Avenue SW. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Heritage Park Historical Village
You can study the exhibits at Heritage Park Historical Village, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Calgary. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.
The Military Museums
Step inside the wheelhouse of a replica World War II ship, see a piece of the Red Baron’s plane and explore military history from 1885 to the present.
Things to do
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls
From Calgary: explore Banff, Lake Louise Moraine Lake Day Tour
Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake
Calgary: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, & Emerald Lake Tour
Top hotels in Southwest Calgary
Amenida Residences
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Calgary South
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Canadas Best Value Inn Calgary Chinook Station
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Grey Eagle Resort
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Macleod Trail Calgary
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Calgary
Mission District
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.
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, Fourth Street and 17 Avenue SW are top sights worth seeing.
Beltline
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.
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.
Victoria Park
Well liked for its architecture and sporting events, Victoria Park is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Cowboys Casino and Scotiabank Saddledome, and jump on the metro at Victoria Park - Stampede Station to get around the city.
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.
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