Calgary/Southwest

The CTrain Red Line runs parallel to Macleod Trail and runs south to Somerset-Bridlewood, while the CTrain Blue Line runs west along Bow Trail and 17 Avenue SW to 69 Street SW. Stops of interest include:

Red line

• Anderson: near Southcentre Mall
• Chinook: 3 blocks east of Chinook Centre at 61 Avenue SW
• Heritage: transit hub with bus connections to Heritage Park and Mount Royal University

Blue line

• Westbrook: transit hub with bus connections to Mount Royal University

Southwest Calgary is connected to other parts of the city by Calgary Transit. The following routes are good ways to get in and around:

• MAX Yellow (#304): express bus with limited stops; connects Mount Royal University and Heritage Park with City Centre; major streets include 24 Street SW, Southland Drive, 14 Street SW, and Crowchild Trail.
• MAX Teal (#306): express bus with limited stops; connects Mount Royal University and Heritage Park with Westbrook station (CTrain Blue Line) and Heritage station (CTrain Red Line); continues into Southeast Calgary; major streets include 37 Street SW, 14 Street SW, and Heritage Drive.
• #2: runs down 17 Avenue SW (east of Sarcee Trail), connects to City Centre
• #3: runs down Elbow Drive (north of Heritage Drive), connects to City Centre and Heritage station (CTrain Red Line)
• #9: connects Mount Royal University with Westbrook station (CTrain Blue Line) and Chinook station (CTrain Red Line); continues into Northwest Calgary and the University of Calgary; major streets include 37 Street SW and 58 Avenue SW.
• #20: connects Mount Royal University and Heritage Park with Heritage station (CTrain Red Line); continues into Northwest Calgary and the University of Calgary; major streets include Crowchild Trail, 14 Street SW, and Heritage Drive.

Macleod Trail and Crowchild Trail are the main north-south arterial routes that connect with the City Centre, with Crowchild Trail continuing into Northwest Calgary. Glenmore Trail is the major east-west arterial into Southeast Calgary, and connects with Sarcee Trail which provides access to the Trans-Canada Highway in Northwest Calgary. Bow Trail and 17 Avenue SW provide alternate access from the western neighbourhoods into the City Centre. Stoney Trail (Highway 201), known as Tsuu T'ina Trail through the Tsuu T'ina First Nation, ends west of Sarcee Trail (as of October 2021), however an extension is under construction to complete its status as Calgary's ring road.

• 🌍 Marda Loop / Garrison Green (east of Crowchild Trail along 33 Avenue SW). Marda Loop contains a large number of quaint shops, restaurants, and services and is a real up and comer area and would be a great place to check out. Marda Loop, centered on the intersection of 33rd Avenue and 20th Street SW, is the older of the two areas and in mid-August hosts the Marda Gras Street Festival along 33 Avenue between 19 Street and 23 Street SW. Garrison Green is a newly developed residential/shopping district immediately to the south of 32 Avenue that features its own mix of eclectic shops and old-towne storefronts. (updated Apr 2019)
• 🌍 Parkhill. Parkhill is a neighbourhood south of downtown. It is a quite wealthy area that once had many old homes. Today it is home to a range of modern designs, with few old homes still standing. It's a very interesting neighbourhood to visit. (updated May 2019)

• 🌍 The Military Museums, 4520 Crowchild Trail SW, ☏ +1 403-974-2850. The most extensive military museum in Canada outside of the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, this facility houses galleries devoted to four local army regiments, galleries for the air force and navy, and several general interest galleries. It covers Canadians' service in the Boer War, the World Wars, the Korean War, the Cold War, and post-1945 operations with the UN and NATO including Cyprus, Yugoslavia and Afghanistan. There is an outdoor historical vehicle display. Formerly the Museum of the Regiments. 

• 🌍 Mount Royal University, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, ☏ +1 403-440-5000. Mount Royal University was founded in 1910 and moved to its present campus in 1972. It was granted university status in 2009, and offers 12 degrees and 32 majors. (updated Apr 2019)
• 🌍 Ambrose University (Ambrose University and Seminary), 150 Ambrose Circle SW (near 69th Street station (CTrain Blue Line)), ☏ +1 403-410-2000. Private Christian liberal arts university; official Canadian school of both the Church of the Nazarene and the Christian and Missionary Alliance. (updated May 2019)

• 🌍 Glenmore Reservoir. The Glenmore Reservoir and Dam are located on the Elbow River, they were constructed in 1932 to provide safe and sufficient supply of drinking water. The City of Calgary offers sailing lessons and boat rentals on the reservoir. The reservoir is home of the Glenmore Sailing Club, the Calgary Rowing Club and the Calgary Canoe Club for both social and organized sporting events in Calgary. From May 1 to October 31 the reservoir is open for fishing, sailing, rowing and canoeing. Swimming in the reservoir is not permitted. There are popular pathways and bikeways looping around the perimeter of Glenmore Reservoir that are open all year. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 🌍 North Glenmore Park, 7305 Crowchild Tr SW. Daily 5AM-11PM. North Glenmore Park borders the north side of the Glenmore Reservoir and has a tennis court, pathways, playgrounds and many picnic areas. It is the area surrounding the north side of the reservoir and is the home to both the Calgary Canoe Club and Calgary Rowing Club. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 🌍 South Glenmore Park, 90 Ave & 24 St SW. Daily 5AM-11PM. South Glenmore Park is the area surrounding the south side of the reservoir which includes the Weaselhead Natural Area. It is also home to the Variety Children's Park, a playground and water park that is accessible to disabled children. South Glenmore Park also houses the Glenmore Sailing School. (updated Apr 2019)
• 🌍 Battalion Park, 3001 Signal Hill Dr SW. A tribute to local soldiers that trained for the First World War at the former Sarcee Camp, this small park has an interpretive 500-m-long walking trail/staircase up the side of a steep hill. Soldiers of the Canadian Expeditionary Force left enormous battalion numerals spelled out in whitewashed stones on the hillside, which have been restored as a permanent memorial. The trail also includes a monument and a self-guided tour with historical tablets and photographs. Most of the numbers are easily seen from the parking lots of the nearby Signal Hill and West Hills shopping centres. (updated Apr 2019)
• 🌍 Edworthy Park, 5050 Spruce Dr SW (south access near Bow Tr & Sarcee Tr; north access near 16 Ave NW / Shaganappi Tr / Bowness Rd). Edworthy Park sits in a valley along the Bow River in southwest Calgary and includes the majestic Douglas Fir Trail and historical Lawrey Gardens. (updated Apr 2019)
• 🌍 River Park, Sandy Beach & Britannia Slopes, 50 Ave & 14A St SW. River Park, Sandy Beach and the Britannia Slopes together form a popular park and recreation area for Calgarians. This regional park is located north of the Glenmore Dam and along the Elbow River in southwest Calgary. (updated Apr 2019)
• 🌍 Stanley Park, 4011 1A St SW. Daily 5AM-11PM. Located along the Elbow River in southwest Calgary, Stanley Park is a favourite destination place for picnicking, swimming, canoeing, tobogganing and lawn bowling. (updated Apr 2019)

• 🌍 Chinook Centre (CF Chinook Centre), 6455 Macleod Trail SW (Macleod Trail at 58 Ave S, near Chinook C-Train station). M-F 9:30AM-9PM, Sa Su 11AM-7PM. Calgary's largest indoor mall and one of the best shopping experiences in the city for variety and amount of retail shops. Anchor stores are Hudson's Bay and Saks Fifth Avenue. (updated Apr 2019)
• 🌍 Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Road SE (at Macleod Trail and Anderson Road, a 5-minute walk from the Anderson C-Train LRT station). M-F 9:30AM-9PM, Sa 9:30AM-8PM, Su 11AM-6PM. A very large indoor mall in south Calgary. (updated Apr 2019)
• 🌍 Westbrook Mall, 1200 37 Street SW (near Bow Tr & 37 St SW; served by the Westbrook CTrain station), ☏ +1-403-24-0052. M-F 10AM-8PM, Sa 10AM-6PM, Su noon-5PM. Small indoor shopping mall in west Calgary. (updated Apr 2019)
• 🌍 Britannia Plaza (Elbow Drive & 49 Ave SW), ☏ +1 403-297-1884. Small eclectic shopping centre offering a selection of exclusive stores independently owned by local entrepreneurs. (updated Apr 2019)
• 🌍 Shawnessy, Shawville Boulevard SE (west side of Macleod Trail, exit Shawville Blvd , Shawnessy Blvd, or 162 Ave SE; close to the Somerset-Bridlewood CTrain station). A group of three outdoor malls (power centres); featuring The Boulevard Shopping Centre, Shawnessy Village, and RioCan Shawnessy. (updated Apr 2019)
• 🌍 Signal Hill Centre (RioCan Signal Hill Centre), Richmond Road & Sarcee Trail SW (near Glenmore Tr & Sarcee Tr; north side of Richmond Rd). A large outdoor shopping centre (power centre) in SW Calgary. Just north of the very similar Westhills Shopping Centre. (updated Apr 2019)
• 🌍 Westhills Shopping Centre, Richmond Road & Sarcee Trail SW (near Glenmore Tr & Sarcee Tr; south side of Richmond Rd). A large outdoor mall (power centre) in SW Calgary. Includes a small outdoor toddler playground in the southernmost part of the shopping centre, near Plum. Just south of the very similar Signal Hill Shopping Centre. 

• 🌍 Granary Road, 22606 112 Street W, Foothills County (Take exit 8 from Stoney Trail (Hwy 201), 3.4 km (2.1 mi) west on Spruce Meadows Green, 4.8 km (3.0 mi) south on 96 St W, 1.6 km (1.0 mi) west on 226 Ave S, 0.4 km (0.25 mi) south on 112 St W), ☏ +1 403-453-7623, info@granaryroad.com. F-Su 9:30AM-5:30PM. Public market and active learning park. (updated Jan 2022)

• 🌍 Alberta Boot Company, 50 50 Ave SE, ☏ +1 403-263-4623. M-Sa 9AM-6PM. Get the right gear for the Stampede with the only manufacturer of Western boots in Alberta. Custom orders are available. 
• 🌍 Fair's Fair Books, 104 61 Ave SW, ☏ +1 403-255-4011. Tu-Sa 10AM-6PM. Second hand book store; second location located in Inglewood. 

• 🌍 Flirty Bird, 2006 34 Ave SW (Marda Loop). M-Tu, Su 11AM-7PM; F-Sa 11AM-8PM. Serves Nashville Hot Chicken. (updated Jun 2022)
• 🌍 Fresh and Local (formerly Avenida Food Hall), #426 12445 Lake Fraser Drive SE (near Macleod Tr & Lake Fraser Gate SE; close to the Canyon Meadows CTrain station). Th-Sa 11AM-8PM, Su 11AM-5PM. Upscale urban food hall incorporating the elements of farmers' markets. Fresh produce also available. (updated Feb 2022)
• 🌍 Boogies Burgers, 2129 33 Ave SW (Marda Loop), ☏ +1 403-454-2902. M-Sa 11AM-9PM, Su noon-9PM. Large burgers on a fresh bun served in many one of a kind creations. Shakes made with real ice cream & milk; regular, spicy & yam fries. $5-13. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Heritage Bakery & Deli, 1912 37 St SW, ☏ +1 403-686-6835. M-F 9AM-6PM; Sa 9AM-5PM. Central & Eastern European homestyle cooking. Mains $8+. (updated Apr 2019)

• 🌍 Belmont Diner, 2008 33 Ave SW (Marda Loop), ☏ +1 403-242-6782. M-F 7AM-3PM, Sa-Su 7AM-4PM. A traditional diner serving breakfast all day and lunch after about noon. On weekends get there early as the line can be half a block long. Breakfast can cost up to $15 but it's well worth it because there are generous portions and all made for your order. $9-15. 
• 🌍 Chianti Café (Chianti), #444 10816 Macleod Trail SE, ☏ +1 403-547-5020. M Tu F Sa 11AM-11PM; W Th 11AM-10:30PM; Su noon-10PM. Regional Italian restaurant chain. Appetizers, soup, salad, pasta, seafood, veal, chicken. Lunch menu and takeout available. Mains $6–24. Mains $6–24. (updated Apr 2019)
• 🌍 Grumans (Grumans Deli Britannia), 5103 Elbow Drive SW, ☏ +1 403-452-6561. Daily 9AM-4PM. Jewish-inspired (mostly) traditional deli featuring knishes, latkes, and Montreal smoked meat. $12-18. (updated May 2019)

• 🌍 Cassis Bistro, #105, 2505 17 Ave SW, ☏ +1 403-262-0036. Lunch: Su Tu-F 11:30AM-2PM, Sa 11:30AM-2:30PM; dinner: Tu-Sa 5-10PM, Su 5-9PM; M closed. Cuisine of southern France. $28-32 per main dish. 

• 🌍 Pfanntastic Pannenkoek Haus, 2439 54 Ave SW (near Crowchild Tr & 50 Ave SW), ☏ +1 403-243-7757. W-F 9AM-8PM, Sa 8AM-8PM, Su 8AM-3PM. Dutch cuisine and crêpe-style pancakes known as pannenkoeken. $10-22. (updated Apr 2019)

• 🌍 Dragon's Lair Burger Co., 1200 37 Street SW (Westbrook Mall food court), ☏ +1 587-349-4376. M-F 10AM-8PM, Sa 10AM-6PM, Su noon-5PM. Mom & pop burger joint located inside Westbrook Mall. (updated May 2019)
• 🌍 Glamorgan Bakery, #19 3919 Richmond Road SW, ☏ +1 403-242-2800, glamorganbakery@gmail.com. M-F 7AM-6PM, Sa 7:30AM-5PM. Family-owned bakery specializing in Dutch heritage baking & sweets; locally prominent for their cheese buns. (updated May 2019)
• Village Ice Cream, info@villageicecream.com. Trendy ice cream shop with dairy-free options. (updated May 2019)
  • 🌍 Village Ice Cream - Britannia Plaza, 820 49 Avenue SW, ☏ +1 403-457-9808. Summer (May-Sept): daily 11AM-11PM; winter (Oct-Apr): Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11AM-11PM. (updated May 2019)
  • 🌍 Village Ice Cream - Garrison Corner, 2406 34 Avenue SW, ☏ +1 403-454-5862. Summer (May-Sep): daily 11AM-11PM; winter (Oct-Apr): Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11AM-11PM. (updated May 2019)

Starbucks and Tim Horton's are everywhere in Calgary. If you're looking for something different, try one of these.

• 🌍 Analog Cafe, #11 100 Anderson Road SE (inside Southcentre Mall), ☏ +1 403-910-5962. M-Sa 9AM-9PM, Su 9AM-6PM. Local coffee chain serving Fratello coffee (sister company). (updated Apr 2019)
• 🌍 Ladybug Bakery & Cafe, 2132-10 Aspen Stone Blvd SW, ☏ +1 403-249-5530. Tu-Th 8AM-5PM, F Sa 8AM-7PM, Su 8AM-5PM. (updated May 2019)
• Monogram Coffee. Over 20 years of experience in sourcing, roasting and serving coffee. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 🌍 Monogram - Altadore (Monogram Coffee), 4814 16 St SW, ☏ +1 587-893-0444. M-F 6AM-9PM, Sa 7:30AM-9PM, Su 7:30AM-6PM. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 🌍 Monogram - Britannia (Monogram Coffee), 800 49 Ave SW, ☏ +1 403-619-6207. M-F 6AM-9PM, Sa 7AM-9PM, Su 7AM-6PM. (updated Apr 2019)
• Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters. Phil & Sebastian buy green coffee and operate their own roasterie. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 🌍 Phil & Sebastian - Chinook Centre (Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters), 6455 Macleod Trail SW (lower level, north end of Chonook Mall), ☏ +1 403-255-4900. M-F 7AM-9PM, Sa 7:30AM-9PM, Su 9:30AM-7PM. (updated Apr 2019)
  • 🌍 Phil & Sebastian - Marda Loop (Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters), 2043 33 Ave SW, ☏ +1 403-686-1221. M-F 6:30AM-8PM, Sa 7:30AM-8PM, Su 7:30AM-6PM. (updated Apr 2019)
• 🌍 Waves Coffee House, #160 30 Springborough Blvd SW, ☏ +1 403-217-0300. M-F 6AM-10PM, Sa Su 7AM-10PM. (updated May 2019)

• 🌍 Canadas Best Value Inn Chinook Station, 5307 Macleod Trail SW, ☏ +1 403-264-0030, toll-free: +1-877-737-9275. $40+. (updated May 2019)
• 🌍 Econo Lodge South Calgary, 7505 Macleod Trail SW, ☏ +1 403-252-4401, toll-free: +1-888-559-0559, fax: +1 403-252-2780, info@econolodgesouthcalgary.com. $79+. (updated May 2019)
• 🌍 Mount Royal University Guest & Visitor Housing, 200 Mount Royal Circle SW, ☏ +1 403-440-6275, toll-free: +1-866-264-7875, fax: +1 403-440-6281, residence@mtroyal.ca. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Fully furnished one-, two- and four-bedroom apartment and townhouse units on the Mount Royal campus in southwestern Calgary (address is for the administrative office, not the residences). Two- and four-bedroom units have private bedroom keys, and include local phone calls, voice mail, and wireless internet. 1 bedroom studio $98.10, 4-bedroom townhouse (shared) $54.50/room, inc tax. 

• 🌍 Best Western Plus Calgary Centre Inn, 3630 Macleod Trail SE, ☏ +1 403-287-3900, toll-free: +1-877-287-3900, 61049@hotel.bestwestern.com. 5-min walk to 39th Ave LRT (tram) platform. No pets. Complimentary breakfast, indoor pool. $140+. 
• 🌍 Carriage House Inn, 9030 Macleod Trail SE, ☏ +1 403-253-1101, toll-free: +1-800-661-9566, reserv@carriagehouse.net. Large desk, TV, mini-refrigerator. Pet-friendly. $130+. 
• 🌍 Days Inn Calgary South (Days Inn by Wyndham), 3828 Macleod Trail S, ☏ +1 403-243-5531, toll-free: +1-800-329-7466. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. =5 min walk to 39th Ave LRT (tram) platform. $99+. (updated May 2019)
• 🌍 Delta Hotels Calgary South (Delta Hotels by Marriott), 135 Southland Dr SE (near Southland Drive and Macleod Trail), ☏ +1 4032785050, service@deltacalgarysouth.com. Delta Hotels By Marriott Calgary South is located only 15 minutes from downtown Calgary. This pet-friendly hotel has everything you need whether you are on a business travel or a family vacation to Calgary. Planning an upcoming event? With 18 meeting spaces, 2 ballrooms and a talented team of event planners and banquet personnel, let us do the planning while you focus on what really matters. Our hotel offers two indoor pools, two hot tubs, and the largest waterslide in Calgary Southeast that will keep you entertained no matter what the season is. We also have 2 on-site restaurants that will satisfy any palate; Sage and Co Market Bar, also known as “The best Brunch in Calgary” located in front of our tower lobby. This family restaurant offers the finest ingredients from local sources. But if fun is what you’re looking for, Southland Yard Bar + Table is our arcade bar that features upscale versions of comfort food, a pet-friendly patio and a variety of games that will challenge your friends or colleagues. $130+. (updated Nov 2023)
• 🌍 Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Drive, Tsuut’ina Nation (near Glenmore Trail & 37 Street SW), ☏ +1 403-719-8777, toll-free: +1-844-719-8777. (updated May 2019)
• 🌍 Holiday Inn Calgary Macleod Trail South, 4206 Macleod Trail S, ☏ +1 403-287-2700, toll-free: +1-877-660-8550. 4-star hotel offers amenities, including, meeting and convention space and casino $135+. (updated May 2019)
• 🌍 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary South-Macleod Trail S, 12025 Lake Fraser Dr SE (near Anderson Road & Macleod Trail), ☏ +1 403-225-3000, toll-free: +1-877-660-8550, hiexgm@shawlink.ca. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. $123+. (updated May 2019)

• 🌍 Rockyview General Hospital, 7007 14 Street SW (near Glenmore Trail & 14 Street SW), ☏ +1 403-943-3000. 24-hour emergency, visiting hours 11AM-9PM. 

• 🌍 South Calgary Health Centre, 31 Sunpark Plaza SE (near Macleod Trail & Sun Valley Blvd in Southeast Calgary), ☏ +1 403-943-9300. 8AM-10PM. Urgent care centres deal with issues which are not life-threatening but require attention within the same day or evening. For serious and life-threatening health concerns always go to your nearest emergency department, or call 911. Problems which urgent care centres typically deal with include broken bones, sprains, asthma, cuts, dehydration, infections, and pain.