Downtown West End Travel Guide
Calgary
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Popular places to visit
TELUS Spark
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at TELUS Spark in Calgary. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this vibrant area.
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 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.
Top hotels in Downtown West End
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG
The room is spacious.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Staff was very friendly at check in, rooms were clean. Pool is over-rated for the amount of rules and steps it takes to go swimming.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Great for the price
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Great value and fair price.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Rooms were clean , breakfast was good
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hotel Clique Calgary Airport
Very noce
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown West End
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Nellie McClung House are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
Mount Royal
While Mount Royal isn't home to many top sights, Stampede Park and Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mission District
You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Mission District. You might want to make time for a stop at 17 Avenue SW or Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital.
