Varsity Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Calgary Zoo
Wander at your leisure from South America to Africa, passing botanic gardens and dinosaurs as you go.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
Banff: Lake Louise, Marble Canyon, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake Tour
Lake Louise, Moraine/Bow, Emerald & Peyto - 4 Lakes in Banff
Day of Dinosaurs and Hoodoos From Calgary to the Badlands
Our pick of the best Varsity Hotel Deals
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
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Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Good
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Clean room, staff is friendly, swimming pool with two big slides was awesome for the kids. We'll stay here again when we visit Calgary.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Room was clean and airport shuttle services were amazing and the driver was very polite.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
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Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Park Inn by Radisson, Calgary Airport North, AB
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Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Varsity
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.
Bowness
Bowness is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Bow River, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
