Bowness Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Calgary Zoo
Wander at your leisure from South America to Africa, passing botanic gardens and dinosaurs as you go.
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 or barrel down the bobsled track, follow exciting mountain bike trails or whizz along the fastest zip line in North America at this fabulous facility.
Calgary Tower
Get a bird's eye view of Calgary and the surrounding landscape from the world's highest 360° observation tower.
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 entertainment choices.
Activities
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
Banff: Lake Louise, Marble Canyon, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake Tour
Banff Town ,Lake Louise, Moraine , Emerald & Johnston Canyon Tour
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake 1-Day Trip from Banff/Calgary
Our pick of the best Bowness Hotel Deals
Sandman Hotels & Suites Calgary West
The room we stayed in was outdated( clean) but they are doing Reno’s and the new rooms are gorgeous if you go request the 4th floor !!! Gorgeous up there Staff were super nice and we did enjoy having a Denny’s and a Starbucks so close. Would stay again !
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
I just had a quick overnight stay. Everything was very clean, the bed was comfortable and the shuttle to the airport was appreciated. The restaurant was amazing.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Excellent
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Everything good, nice customer service, room clean and a good breakfast Thank you!!
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Clean & friendly staff
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Room was clean, steam room had good steam. Restaurant food was delicious
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bowness
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.
Northwest Calgary
If you're spending time in Northwest Calgary, check out sights like Crowchild Twin Arena or Market Mall 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.
Eau Claire
If you're spending some time in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Market Mall and Bow River are top sights worth seeing.
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Lougheed House are top sights worth seeing.
