Southern Alberta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site which includes tranquil scenes, signage and industrial elements
Banff Gondola featuring a river or creek, château or palace and heritage architecture
Drumheller featuring tranquil scenes as well as a large group of people
Upper Hot Springs
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Where to stay in Southern Alberta

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Downtown Calgary

4/5(28 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Calgary
Banff showing night scenes and street scenes

Downtown District

If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown District
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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 Heritage Park Historical Village.

Southwest Calgary
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Northwest Calgary

4/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Northwest Calgary
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Southeast Calgary

3/5(1 area review)

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

Southeast Calgary
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Uptown District

While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are some notable places to visit nearby.

Uptown District
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 AU$59 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$59
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,497 reviews)
"Best place to be. Unfortunately No Smart TV it was boring during my stay there."

Reviewed on 29 Jan. 2025

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1250 Mckinnon Dr NE, Calgary, AB
The price is AU$93 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$93
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,185 reviews)
"Really nice rooms, friendly staff. A great place to crash after a long flight! Enjoyed a lot"

Reviewed on 30 Jan. 2025

Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport, an IHG Hotel
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
3.5 out of 5
521 Banff Ave, Box 1070, Banff, AB
The price is AU$184 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,493 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, Loved the wooden fireplace, The only complaint is despite me requesting an upgrade( eligible as an Expedia Gold member), our room wasn’t upgraded and they said they are sold out of upgraded rooms"

Reviewed on 1 Feb. 2025

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
3 out of 5
525 Tunnel Mountain Road, Banff, AB
Stay at this 3-star ski condo in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,288 reviews)
"Had a great stay. Great location for a family. The slides were fun and the outdoor hot tub was amazing. Loved the size of the room we had and the kitchen. We used the fireplace everyday and firewood was free. We will be making this our Banff home whenever we head that way!"

Reviewed on 29 Jan. 2025

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
Hidden Ridge Resort
Hidden Ridge Resort
3.5 out of 5
901 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, AB
Stay at this aparthotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,212 reviews)
"It has huge underground heated parking and hot pool with splendid view."

Reviewed on 2 Feb. 2025

Hidden Ridge Resort
Basecamp Resorts Canmore
Basecamp Resorts Canmore
3.5 out of 5
1102 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Canmore. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,120 reviews)
"The studio rooms either the one bed have everything you need especially in the kitchen. It’s definitely good for just 2 people! The only thing is that you can hear the people above you really well, you can hear them walking around and moving chairs. We did have one night where the boys above us didn’t ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jan. 2025

Basecamp Resorts Canmore
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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