Southwest Calgary Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
17 Avenue SW
During your trip to Calgary, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at 17 Avenue SW. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Heritage Park Historical Village
You can study the exhibits at Heritage Park Historical Village, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Calgary. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
The Military Museums
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at The Military Museums during your travels in Calgary. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Southwest Calgary
Days Inn by Wyndham Calgary South
Had a lovely stay at Days Inn. Only minor issues I had was that it takes 5 minutes for the shower to adjust to hot water, and my key card stopped working 30 mins before my check-out.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre
Clean room, courteous staff, $15 Expedia voucher, excellent buffet breakfast
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Calgary South
Cheap price, free breakfast, easy parking, very old facility
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Grey Eagle Resort
Didn’t use hot tub great staff great place
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Calgary Centre Inn
Super friendly and accommodating staff.. very clean ... good access to food delivery options provided by front desk.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Macleod Trail Calgary
Thank you!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Calgary
Mount Royal
While Mount Royal isn't home to many top sights, Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital and Fourth Street 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 Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital or 17 Avenue SW.
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Lougheed House are top sights worth seeing.
Beltline
Visitors often come to Beltline for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Cowboys Casino and Stampede Park. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Victoria Park - Stampede 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.
Victoria Park
Well liked for its architecture and sporting events, 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.
