Shawnessy Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Calgary Zoo showing a city, zoo animals and modern architecture

Calgary Zoo

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Wander at your leisure from South America to Africa, passing botanic gardens and dinosaurs as you go.

Calgary Zoo
Canada Olympic Park which includes landscape views and a city

Canada Olympic Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Canada Olympic Park
Chinook Centre

Chinook Centre

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Chinook Centre
Scotiabank Saddledome

Scotiabank Saddledome

5/5(5 reviews)

Catch an event at Scotiabank Saddledome during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.

Scotiabank Saddledome
Calgary Tower which includes skyline, a city and a skyscraper

Calgary Tower

3.5/5(8 reviews)

Get a bird's eye view of Calgary and the surrounding landscape from the world's highest 360° observation tower.

Calgary Tower
BMO Centre

BMO Centre

4/5(1 review)

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.

BMO Centre

Activities

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

NZ$170
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
From Calgary: Columbia Icefield, Bow Lake & Peyto Lake Trip

Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake

NZ$146
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake
Calgary: Banff Gondola/Upper Hot Springs, Johnston Canyon

Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka

NZ$109
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
Banff Town

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls

NZ$152
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls
Banff Town: Gondola, Lake Louise, Moraine, Hot Springs

Banff Town: Gondola, Lake Louise, Moraine, Hot Springs

NZ$155
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Banff Town: Gondola, Lake Louise, Moraine, Hot Springs
Lake Louise & Moraine, Johnston Canyon from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

NZ$144
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
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Our pick of the best Shawnessy Hotel Deals

Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE

Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE

4 out of 5
123 Freeport Blvd NE, Calgary, AB
The price is NZ$189 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$189
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (9,218 reviews)
"Great hotel, rooms clean and nice service. Restaurant that is there not the best in my opinion they could’ve have better food"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection

Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection

4 out of 5
11 Freeport Cres NE, Calgary, AB
The price is NZ$170 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$170
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,078 reviews)
"We appreciated the 24 hour shuttle 😊"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel

Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel

3 out of 5
1935 McKnight Blvd NE, Calgary, AB
The price is NZ$163 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$163
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free parking, 2 indoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,134 reviews)
"Great spot . Breakfast not included but the resturant in the hotel does a great breakfast buffet Comfortable beds as well and they set up a crib in the room for my child"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport

3 out of 5
3515 - 26 Street NE, Calgary, AB
The price is NZ$131 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$131
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,363 reviews)
"Checking in and out was simple, i had zero issues during my stay, and there were many things for food and entertainment in the vicinity. The price was really good for the quality of the stay."

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
The Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre

The Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre

3 out of 5
1000 Glenmore Court SE, Calgary, AB
The price is NZ$183 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
NZ$183
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,337 reviews)
"Sketchy parking lot"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

The Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre
Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre

Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
1316 33 St NE, Calgary, AB
The price is NZ$210 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$210
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,643 reviews)
"Breakfast service was good, she could have used more help during the morning rush taking orders, cleaning tables and getting customers seated. I was expecting a newer facility based on the photos on the website. Was still a good place to stay."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Shawnessy

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Southeast Calgary

3/5(1 area review)

While you're in Southeast Calgary, take in top sights like Calgary Zoo or Deerfoot Casino, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chinook Station or 39th Avenue Station.

Southeast Calgary
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Seton

Seton is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton and Seton Cineplex Cinemas and VIP.

Seton
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Southwest Calgary

Southwest Calgary is a destination travellers like for its river views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Southland Station or Anderson Station to explore sights like Stampede Park.

Southwest Calgary
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Mission District

You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Mission District. You might want to make time for a stop at Fourth Street or 17 Avenue SW.

Mission District
Calgary Tower showing street scenes and a city as well as an individual male

Beltline

4/5(19 area reviews)

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.

Beltline
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Connaught

If you're spending some time in Connaught, Fourth Street and 17 Avenue SW are top sights worth seeing.

Connaught

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