Downtown West End Travel Guide
Calgary
Visit Downtown West End
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 entertainment choices 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 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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown West End
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG
Great room. Booked mainly for the jet tub. But didnt realize it was in the middle of down town till i got there. Enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Didn't return my deposit and the room was full of old beat up furniture with chips and holes in it
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Great breakfast, good location. Good stuff.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Good stay.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Nice. Clean well kept hotel close to airport.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown West End
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, Fourth Street and 17 Avenue SW 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.
Eau Claire
If you're spending some time in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Market Mall and Bow River are top sights worth seeing.
Beltline
Visitors often come to Beltline for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Stampede Park and Fourth Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Victoria Park - Stampede Station.
Downtown Calgary
CORE Shopping Centre and The GRAND 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 Fourth Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
