Connaught Travel Guide
Calgary
Popular places to visit
Stampede Park
Stampede Park is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its lively festivals.
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.
University of Calgary
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Calgary during your travels in Calgary. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the great live music in this vibrant area.
Grey Eagle Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Grey Eagle Casino during your visit to Calgary? Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices 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 entertainment choices 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.
Top hotels in Connaught
Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown/Beltline District
Great breakfast, clean rooms and wonderful staff
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Suites Downtown
The room is dated which is fine and visible from photos but the room was not clean. Upon first getting into the room there was hair on the bathroom floor and lots of hairs in the jetted tub. There is also a huge building demloision right beside this hotel so don’t expect to sleep in as it was extremely ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Always on my hotel list when visiting Calgary.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Clean and comfortable room. We appreciated the prompt shuttle service from and to the airport as well as the on-site restaurant. Parking was full when we arrived late on a Friday evening and had to park on the street.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Staff friendly and courteous, room spacious and clean. Bar and grill was great!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
I had a very disappointing experience at Divya Sutra Hotel. Basic amenities that should be standard were missing — there was no water bottle or even toothpaste provided in the room. I had specifically paid extra for a “city view” room, but the reality was completely different. The view was mostly ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Connaught
Beltline
Visitors often come to Beltline for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Stampede Park and Cowboys Casino. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Victoria Park - Stampede Station.
Mount Royal
While Mount Royal isn't home to many top sights, Stampede Park and Fourth Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
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.
