Southwest Calgary

Calgary

17 Avenue SW which includes outdoor art
Gasoline Alley Museum which includes heritage elements, a small town or village and signage
Gasoline Alley Museum featuring signage, interior views and heritage elements
Gasoline Alley Museum showing heritage elements and interior views
17 Avenue SW featuring a small town or village
Great biking routes, tasty ethnic food and colorful murals are key parts of this urban community. Be pleasantly entertained in this Western city neighborhood.

On a visit to Southwest Calgary, plan to do some cycling if you can. The area’s flatness and numerous ethnic restaurants, gastro pubs and breweries create an inviting itinerary for starting and stopping on a bike to explore.

Fulfilling gastronomical urges is one feature of the area known as the Beltline. Enjoy the Beltline Urban Murals Project, or BUMP, as you cycle around.

The area around 17 Avenue is great to tour and see the murals adorning many buildings and large plazas. In the neighborhood, you’ll also find large green spaces such as Glenmore Park located beside the expansive Glenmore Reservoir with the Rocky Mountains in the distance. Access the 586-acre (237-hectare) Weaselhead Flats natural environment area at the far end of the reservoir.

The Bow River originates from a glacier in the Rocky Mountains a portion of it flows through Southwest Calgary. Along the river’s banks are more biking, jogging and walking lanes interspersed with additional recreation areas. Edworthy Park has excellent views of the river this is where you’ll find the Douglas Fir Trail. Hike the 3.6-mile (5.8-kilometer) out-and-back trail offering a forest experience within the city center.

Among many other city refuges, Shaw Millennium Park is a popular venue for festivals and events. The picturesque 50-acre (20-hectare) Prince’s Island Park, on a island in the Bow River, is also known for its festivals. Heritage Park, one of Canada’s largest living history museums, depicts what life was like in Western Canada from the 1860s to 1930s. Take a trip aboard a paddle wheeler or ride the rails on a steam-powered train.

Southwest Calgary is easily accessible on public transit from all areas of the city. Get around using the extensive urban pathway and cycle path network. Travel to Calgary by road on the Trans-Canada Highway or by plane with various airlines.


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Southwest Calgary Hotel Deals

Amenida Residences

Amenida Residences

3 out of 5
4206 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB
$48 nightly
The price is $52 total per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
$52 total
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,679 reviews)
"Love the experience"

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Amenida Residences
Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre

Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
9030 Macleod Trail South, Calgary, AB
$108 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
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Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,538 reviews)
"Nice hotel"

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre
Days Inn by Wyndham Calgary South

Days Inn by Wyndham Calgary South

3 out of 5
3828 Macleod Trail South East, Calgary, AB
$71 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,483 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Calgary South
Grey Eagle Resort

Grey Eagle Resort

4 out of 5
3779 Grey Eagle Drive Southwest, Calgary, AB
$132 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
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Stay at this resort in Rocky View County. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,756 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

Grey Eagle Resort
Comfort Inn And Suites South

Comfort Inn And Suites South

2.5 out of 5
4611 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary, AB
$76 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,018 reviews)
"Our room got upgraded which was great! it was really close to restaurants and 17th street. The slide and hot tub were amazing ! Breakfast was good but lacked fresh fruit."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Comfort Inn And Suites South
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Suites Calgary West

Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Suites Calgary West

3 out of 5
8220 Bowridge Crescent NW, Calgary, AB
$81 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
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Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Although the property is a bit out of date, it is very clean, nice and quiet. Also the location has many amenities around them, gas, coffee, McDonald's etc which was nice"

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Suites Calgary West
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Other neighborhoods around Southwest Calgary

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Mount Royal

Mount Royal might not have many top sights, but Stampede Park and Fourth Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Mount Royal
Perfect summer day in Calgary with the beautiful river

Mission District

5/5(4 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
Beltline

Connaught

While visiting Connaught, you might make a stop by sights like Fourth Street and 17 Avenue SW.

Connaught
Calgary Tower showing a city and street scenes as well as an individual male

Beltline

4.5/5(102 area reviews)

Take time in Beltline to visit attractions like Stampede Park and Fourth Street. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Victoria Park - Stampede Station to see more of the city.

Beltline
BMO Centre showing a statue or sculpture

Victoria Park

Well-liked for its architecture and entertainment venues, 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.

Victoria Park
On the serious side. This is a photograph of downtown Calgary that I took during my visit in June 2016. I found Calgary to be such a beautiful city.

Kensington

4/5(9 area reviews)

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.

Kensington


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