The 6 Best Sights & Landmarks in Northwest Calgary, Canada

April 5, 2022 Brain Ambrose

The sophisticated city that grew out of the Canadian West, Calgary balances the modern and the traditional with pioneer charm. For the full western experience, show up in time for the annual Calgary Stampede, complete with rodeos. Year-round you'll find abundant shopping, dining and nightlife; a short drive away are some of Canada's finest national parks.
Restaurants in Calgary

1. Olympic Oval

2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 Canada +1 403-220-7954 [email protected] http://oval.ucalgary.ca/node/518
Excellent
47%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 121 reviews

Olympic Oval

Once the training grounds of the 1988 Winter Olympics, this 450-meter indoor track is now open to the public.

2. Bowness Park

8900 48 Ave NW, Calgary, Alberta T3B 2B2 Canada +1 403-268-2300 http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Parks/Pages/Locations/NW-parks/Bowness-Park.aspx
Excellent
58%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 303 reviews

Bowness Park

Reviewed By T1160IPstephenm - Okotoks, Canada

Great place for an afternoon hike. We parked down by Valley Ridge Drive NW and walked down to the River. Beautiful landscape, lots of mature trees and we finished it off with some time at the park.

3. University of Calgary Outdoor Centre

2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 Canada +1 403-220-5038 [email protected] http://outdoor-centre.ucalgary.ca
Excellent
58%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
8%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 24 reviews

University of Calgary Outdoor Centre

Open to the public. The University of Calgary Outdoor Centre has been renting gear and teaching / leading outdoor activities for over 40 years. We're conveniently located in northwest Calgary, only five minutes from the Trans-Canada highway, and 45 minutes from the Rockies. Out-of-town customers are welcome.

4. Kensington

1131 Kensington Rd NW Th 10, Calgary, Alberta T2N 3P4 Canada +1 403-283-4810 http://www.visitkensington.com
Excellent
46%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
6%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 209 reviews

Kensington

Active nightlife, dining and holistic shopping area.

Reviewed By 525andreass - Calgary, Canada

Kensington is a fun place to hang out. Great restaurants and unique little shops. Kensington is close to all the river walk ways and downtown.

5. Fourth Street

Calgary, Alberta T2S 1W9 Canada +1 403-229-0902 http://www.4streetcalgary.com/
Excellent
14%
Good
71%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 21 reviews

Fourth Street

6. Butterfield Acres Farm

254077 Rocky Ridge Rd, Calgary, Alberta T3R 1A6 Canada +1 403-547-3595 [email protected] http://www.butterfieldacres.com/
Excellent
22%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
13%
Terrible
21%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 69 reviews

Butterfield Acres Farm

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