Hi, Depending what time of year you are in Calgary, there are all kinds of attractions! Not likely any challenging hiking in downtown, but lots of great walks including Prince's Island Park and a scenic walk to the Zoo at St.George's island. Biking, rollerblading along the River path goes from downtown to Bowmont Park in the Northwest or all the way to Chestermere Lake in the Southeast. In the winter, lots of indoor attractions including shopping in The Core, the Calgary Tower, even the Zoo which has plenty of indoor exhibits to keep you warm. This would be an excellent location if you came in July for the Calgary Stampede as the Light rail train is 2 stops from the fair-grounds. This is a high end hotel with all the comfort amenities like A/C, downtown views, valet underground parking and restaurants.