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 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
Wander at your leisure from South America to Africa, passing botanic gardens and dinosaurs as you go.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Studio Bell - General Admission Ticket
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2 Day Tour
Banff: Lake Louise, Marble Canyon, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown West End Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG
The room is spacious.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Clean and quiet, perfect room temperature
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
The room was clean when we first checked in. The bed was made for our stay service but nothing was wiped down. Staff was friendly at the front desk but housekeeping wasn't very receptive when trying to get their attention for fresh towels. The grounds were good, everything was overall ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Quick service, Clean tidy. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hotel Clique Calgary Airport
Great.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Everything work well for an unexpected, late night arrival.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
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 Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital or 17 Avenue SW.
