Varsity Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Varsity Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Just another typical hotel. The pools is goof for families with kids. The restaurant food is okay. Beds are comfy.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Clean tidy room
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
The staff were great. As for cleanliness floors were sticky in the bathroom and shower had random hairs in it so far from ideal.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Everything was nice
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Clique Calgary Airport
Ok room, great lady operating the shuttle from airport (march 9) evening
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Ok place for the pricepoint. Nice staff
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Varsity
Bowness
Bowness is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Bow River, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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.
Crescent Heights
While visiting Crescent Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Centre Street Bridge.
