Bowness
Calgary
Popular places to visit
Calgary Zoo
See exotic animals and even dinosaurs as you wander through botanic gardens and re-creations of diverse habitats ranging from Africa to South America.
Canada Olympic Park
Ski the slopes, take a bobsled ride, catch an ice hockey game and tackle mountain biking trails at this park that was opened for the 1988 Winter Olympics.
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 entertainment choices 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.
Calgary Tower
With a tourist information center and views over the zoo, Olympic Plaza, Old City Hall and Chinatown, this downtown landmark is the ideal place to get your bearings.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
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
Explore Banff’s Wonders: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Beyond
Banff: Gondola Cave Basin, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
Banff Town ,Lake Louise, Moraine , Emerald & Johnston Canyon Tour
Top hotels in Bowness
Sandman Hotels & Suites Calgary West
There is not a free breakfast bar available but there is a Denny’s and it was excellent.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Clean room, nice staff at check in
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Excellent experience! Clean and comfortable rooms, friendly and attentive staff, delicious breakfast, and a perfect location. Everything worked flawlessly during our stay. Would definitely come back!
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Its was good
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Airport shuttle, staff and room were great. Only issue was having to walk up to 5th floor because elevator was out of commission. Kind of a drag at midnight after a 5-hour flight.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Nice clean hotel
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bowness
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 Market Mall or Olympic Oval 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.
Eau Claire
If you're spending some time in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Market Mall and Bow River are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Bowness
- Calgary Zoo
- Canada Olympic Park
- Chinook Centre
- Scotiabank Saddledome
- Cross Iron Mills Mall
- Calgary Tower
- Calaway Park
- BMO Centre
- Foothills Medical Centre
- McMahon Stadium
- Sunridge Mall
- 17 Avenue SW
- Heritage Park Historical Village
- Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
- Prince's Island Park
- Stephen Avenue
- Max Bell Centre
