Varsity Travel Guide
Calgary
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Canada Olympic Park
Hit the slopes at Canada Olympic Park during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Calgary Tower
Learn about the local history of Calgary when you take a trip to Calgary Tower. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
Top hotels in Varsity
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Hot tub was fantastic
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Front desk staff that checked me in was really nice and welcoming.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Great place. Clean. Great food. Close to airport.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
The hotel was clean and smelled fresh. The staff were helpful and checked me in quickly. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Overall I was very happy with our stay.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Staff was friendly, room was clean and there was a bar of soap ready for me and it was sealed in the wrapper.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Amenida Residences
Very good
Reviewed on 12 Nov 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 Crowchild Twin Arena or Market Mall 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 Calgary
TD Square and CORE Shopping Centre are top sights in Downtown Calgary, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at 3rd Street SW Station or 4th Street SW Station to see more sights in the area.
Varsity Travel Guide
- Stampede Park
- Calgary Zoo
- University of Calgary
- Cross Iron Mills Mall
- Canada Olympic Park
- Calgary Tower
- BMO Centre
- Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
- McMahon Stadium
- Spruce Meadows
- Calaway Park
- Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
- Sunridge Mall
- Alberta Children's Hospital
- Prince's Island Park
- Mount Royal University
- Shawnessy Shopping Centre
- Southcentre Mall
- The Military Museums
