Things to do in Southern Alberta

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Banff Gondola which includes a small town or village, a river or creek and heritage architecture

Southern Alberta Attractions

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What to do in Southern Alberta

Things to Do in Southern Alberta with Kids

Traveling with the youngsters? There are plenty of activities and tours in Southern Alberta that'll put wide smiles on little faces. Don't miss these family friendly experiences:


 

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Southern Alberta on a sunny day?
You won’t want to be napping in your hotel room when you could be out having fun on a Banff Ski Rental or Snowboard rental Package.
What is Southern Alberta famous for?
Decisions, decisions — there are lots to make in Southern Alberta, such as which of these renowned sights to stop at first:

  • Upper Hot Springs
  • Banff Gondola
  • Calgary Tower

What should I not miss in Southern Alberta?
If you want to experience the best of this destination, pencil these attractions into your itinerary:

  • Sunshine Village
  • University of Calgary
  • Scotiabank Saddledome
  • Canada Olympic Park

Are there cheap things to do in Southern Alberta?
It’s a cinch to make your vacation budget go further with these top-rated cheap tours and activities:


What can you do in Southern Alberta for free?
Your break in Southern Alberta needn’t blow the budget with free things like these to keep you entertained:

  • Peyto Lake
  • Waterton Lakes National Park
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
  • Foothills Medical Centre


Discover the most popular places to visit in Southern Alberta

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Southern Alberta

Prince\'s Island Park featuring a city, a high rise building and street scenes

Downtown Calgary

4.5/5(394 area reviews)

Discover a city where cowboys have left a permanent mark on a modern center. Come at the right time to see a show about its Western roots.

Downtown Calgary
17 Avenue SW which includes outdoor art

Southwest Calgary

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

Great biking routes, tasty ethnic food and colorful murals are key parts of this urban community. Be pleasantly entertained in this Western city neighborhood.

Southwest Calgary
Inglewood featuring a small town or village

Southeast Calgary

4/5(64 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Southeast Calgary, check out sights like Calgary Zoo or Deerfoot Casino and hop on the metro to see more the city at Chinook Station or 39th Avenue Station.

Southeast Calgary
Peace Bridge showing a city, a bridge and a river or creek

Northwest Calgary

4/5(23 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 the city at Dalhousie Station or Crowfoot Station.

Northwest Calgary
Banff featuring night scenes and street scenes

Downtown District

While visiting Downtown District, you might make a stop by sights like Banff Legacy Trail and Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.

Downtown District
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Banff Centre District

If you're spending some time in Banff Centre District, Bow River and Walter Phillips Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Banff Centre District

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