Bowness
Calgary
Popular places to visit
Stampede Park
You can take time to visit Stampede Park during your travels to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Scotiabank Saddledome
Catch an event at Scotiabank Saddledome during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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 entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
Things to do
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Banff: Gondola Cave Basin, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
Banff Town ,Lake Louise, Moraine , Emerald & Johnston Canyon Tour
Louise,Moraine/Johnston Canyon,Emerald ,Banff(optional:Gondola)
Top hotels in Bowness
Sandman Hotels & Suites Calgary West
Staff was amazing.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Suites Calgary West
it was nice staff were great
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Room clean, Staff friendly
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Clean room, friendly staff, worth the stay.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Super friendly staff, great rooms, convenient location, good parking.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Receptionist was friendly the only thing I didn’t like is that I couldn’t buy a kids meal to dine in the restaurant, I wasn’t hungry to have a full adult meal. They only sold it to me to go
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
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 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.
Eau Claire
If you're spending some time in Eau Claire, Bow River and Eau Claire Smokestack are top sights worth seeing.
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Nellie McClung House are top sights worth seeing.
