Downtown West End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
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.
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
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake 1-Day Trip from Banff/Calgary
Banff Town ,Lake Louise, Moraine , Emerald & Johnston Canyon Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown West End Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG
For a smaller hotel the room was great! And it was quiet, clean, and well laid out. We have stayed in many downtown hotels and this is one of our favorites now.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Shuttle service was very good.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Clean new room Horrible restaurant service and cleanliness Good food No parking anywhere be prepared to walk Friendly front desk staff Good value
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
The Holiday Inn accommodated us on a day when a major storm prevented us from travelling to our destination, allowed us to check in early, and even helped us switch locations, to ensure we could sleep soundly before our (very early) departure the next morning — we are so grateful for all their help! ...
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Convenient location and great price!
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Great pool for the kids
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown West End
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Lougheed 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.
Eau Claire
If you're spending some time in Eau Claire, Bow River and Eau Claire Smokestack are top sights worth seeing.
Beltline
Visitors often come to Beltline for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Elbow River Casino 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, Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital and Cliff Bungalow-Mission Community Association are some notable places to visit nearby.
