Northwest Calgary Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
McMahon Stadium
Catch an event at McMahon Stadium during your trip to Calgary. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Nose Hill Park
After visiting Nose Hill Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Calgary. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Peace Bridge
Learn about the local history of Calgary with a stop at Peace Bridge. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Calgary Zoo
Why not meet the animals who live at Calgary Zoo during your travels in Calgary? Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
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.
Top hotels in Northwest Calgary
Alt Hotel Calgary University District
Clean room, friendly reception staff, good loaction
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG
Room size on multi bed room was large
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Calgary- University Northwest
Room was good. Breakfast was great. Wish we would have known the hotel was under construction before booking, and that pool/waterslide were out of commission. Hotel offers a substitute to go to next door hotel, but not quite the same when dealing with little kids.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites University
Room was cleaned but rooms need renovations, old rugs and furniture
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Village Park Inn
Fantastic staff! Clean rooms. Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Calgary Northwest
Great stay! Comfortable room and quiet. Location is great. Right by the access to highway 1.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Calgary
Bowness
Bowness is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Bow River, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
Eau Claire
If you're spending some time in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Market Mall and Bow River are top sights worth seeing.
Stoney
While Stoney may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Landmark Cinemas 16 Country Hills and Speeders Indoor Prokarts.
