Your Guide to SW Calgary
Explore the best restaurants, hotels, parks, and attractions in SW Calgary.
Photo credit: Travel Alberta
From its amazing selection of restaurants to its abundance of parks and pathways, the Southwest is full of quintessential Calgary experiences. It is the perfect place to bring visiting friends and family or discover your new favourite local spot.
Restaurants in SW Calgary
Known for a diverse restaurant scene that features everything from upscale fine dining and cocktail bars in the Beltline, to the breweries and distilleries of Currie, and the fun local eateries of Mission, the SW is Calgary’s place to eat!
Bakeries and Breakfast
Coffee Shops & Cafes
Grab & Go from Neighbour Coffee in Altadore or stay and hangout in their cozy atrium (photo credit: Eli Clark)
Breweries, Distilleries, and Bars
Lunch, Dinner, & Everything in Between
Veranda at the Stables is a taproom & spirit hall in the Currie Barracks, a former Canadian Forces Base (Photo credit: Travel Alberta/Erik McRitchie)
Savour every detail, Native Tongues Taqueria brings bold Mexican flavours to the heart of Calgary (Photo credit: Native Tongues Taqueria)
Hotels in SW Calgary
With much of downtown and Calgary’s Beltline located in the SW there is no shortage of places to stay a night. Experience the best that Calgary has to offer with iconic brands like Fairmont and Marriott to local boutiques like Hotel Arts.
Shopping in SW Calgary
Shopping in SW Calgary can be a full day experience. Find the biggest brands at CF Chinook Centre, shop in style at the CORE, or explore local shops in Marda Loop.
Hotel Le Germain is in the heart of downtown, just steps away from the Calgary Tower (photo credit: Colin Way)
Book a room at the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino for easy access to Kananaskis & the Rockies (photo credit: Colin Way)
Parks, Pathways, & Greenspaces in SW Calgary
The SW is home to some of Calgary’s most famous natural retreats including Edworthy, Prince's Island, and Fish Creek parks. Connected by an extensive network of paved pathways, Calgary’s parks are easily accessible and always close to great restaurants and coffee shops.
Fish Creek Provincial Park is one of the largest urban parks in Canada (Photo credit: Gavin John)
Attractions in SW Calgary
Stunning art displays, history museums, and world-class horseback jumping are all on offer in SW Calgary.
Heritage Park Historical Village is Western Canada’s largest living history museum (Photo credit: Roth & Ramberg)
