Varsity Travel Guide
Calgary
Popular places to visit
Calgary Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals at Calgary Zoo and see why this is a favourite sight 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 entertainment choices.
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.
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.
Calgary Tower
Learn about the local history of Calgary when you take a trip to Calgary Tower. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Varsity
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025
The Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Sandman Hotel Calgary Airport
Reviewed on 24 Jul 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 Market Mall or Olympic Oval 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 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.
- Calgary Zoo
- Stampede Park
- University of Calgary
- Canada Olympic Park
- Calgary Tower
- Cross Iron Mills Mall
- Calaway Park
- BMO Centre
- Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
- Spruce Meadows
- McMahon Stadium
- Sunridge Mall
- Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
- The Military Museums
- Shawnessy Shopping Centre
- Alberta Children's Hospital
- Prince's Island Park
- Bow River
- Mount Royal University