Downtown West End
Calgary
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Popular places to visit
TELUS Spark
With planetarium shows, exciting events and interactive exhibits, Calgary’s innovative science center is one of the city’s most popular attractions.
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.
Scotiabank Saddledome
Watch exciting professional hockey games, lacrosse matches, or famous musical acts in this former Olympic ice arena in downtown Calgary.
Chinook Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Chinook Centre during your trip to Calgary. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
Things to do
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho Banff National Park
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Day of Dinosaurs and Hoodoos From Calgary to the Badlands
Winter Day Trip: Lake Louise, Marble Canyon, Emerald Lake, Banff
Downtown West End Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG
Room w as great. Price was great.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Great hotel. Beds were comfortable which is the most important thing! The entire hotel was very clean and the room was well done with excellent amenities. The only negative is when catching the shuttle at the airport it is confusing as to which property it was going to. There is another hotel which ...
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Very nice shuttle driver and front desk staff. Room was clean and beds were comfy. Nice little workout room, didn’t try the pool or hot tub. Will def stay again.
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
More supervision in the pool area is the only feed back
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Checked all the boxes. Entrance was a bit slippery with melting snow, recommend better floor coverage with mats or mopping, thanks for the hospitality!
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
good
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown West End
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.
Connaught
While visiting Connaught, you might make a stop by sights like 17 Avenue SW and Lougheed House.
Beltline
Take time in Beltline to visit attractions like Elbow River Casino and Cowboys Casino. 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.
Downtown Calgary
Dense urban district with a mix of residential, commercial, and corporate areas, Downtown Calgary offers shopping and dining along the pedestrian-friendly Stephen Avenue Walk. Explore attractions like the Devonian Gardens, Calgary Tower, and Glenbow Museum, or take advantage of the free CTrain light rail along 7th Avenue S.
Mount Royal
Mount Royal might not have many top sights, but Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital and Cliff Bungalow-Mission Community Association are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mission District
You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Mission District. You might want to make time for a stop at Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital or 17 Avenue SW.