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.
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.
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.
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 entertainment choices.
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: Lake Louise, Marble Canyon, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake Tour
Explore Banff’s Wonders: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Beyond
Banff: Gondola Cave Basin, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
Top hotels in Bowness
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Suites Calgary West
Wonderful Spa get away! Clean rooms! Friendly helpful stafff!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Sandman Hotels & Suites Calgary West
We spent 5 nights at Sandman West while we were waiting to take possession of our new home. We had a suite with a kitchenette on the main floor, which was ideal as we had our dog with us. The room was large enough that we did not feel crowded, had adequate amenities that we felt at home during our ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Room was excellent
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Excellent Check in! Shuttle service was top-notch too! Room was clean and beds were so comfortable!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Rooms could be updated a little otherwise good stay.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Great staff. Let me check out late. Was nice after coming off week of night shift. The beds are comfy. Stay there again.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 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 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, Eau Claire Market Mall and Bow River are top sights worth seeing.
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Lougheed House are top sights worth seeing.
