Cranston Travel Guide
Calgary
Popular places to visit
Stampede Park
You can take time to visit Stampede Park during your travels to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Scotiabank Saddledome
Catch an event at Scotiabank Saddledome during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Calgary Zoo
See exotic animals and even dinosaurs as you wander through botanic gardens and re-creations of diverse habitats ranging from Africa to South America.
University of Calgary
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Calgary during your travels in Calgary. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Grey Eagle Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Grey Eagle Casino during your visit to Calgary? Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Canada Olympic Park
Ski the slopes, take a bobsled ride, catch an ice hockey game and tackle mountain biking trails at this park that was opened for the 1988 Winter Olympics.
Things to do
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake 1-Day Trip from Banff/Calgary
Louise,Moraine/Johnston Canyon,Emerald ,Banff(optional:Gondola)
Lake Louise, Moraine/Bow, Emerald & Peyto - 4 Lakes in Banff
Top hotels in Cranston
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Great rooms
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Room was awesome. Staff was helpfull. Pool was wicked
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Room was clean, staff was friendly. Dinner was great.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Spacious room, very clean, comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
This was honestly one of the best overnight hotel stays I have ever had. Our check in was amazing with an offer of a room upgrade and a complimentary drink with our dinner at the onsite restaurant. The food was amazing. The room is very comfortable with all the extras needed for a wonderful stay. ...
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Calgary Airport
Quick check in, clean comfortable room. Great breakfast and excellent service from server at buffet
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cranston
Seton
Seton is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton and Seton Cineplex Cinemas and VIP.
Southeast Calgary
While you're in Southeast Calgary, take in top sights like Deerfoot Casino or Eaglequest Douglasdale Golf Course, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chinook Station or 39th Avenue Station.
Southwest Calgary
Southwest Calgary is a destination travellers like for its river views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Southland Station or Anderson Station to explore sights like South Glenmore Park.
Inglewood
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Inglewood. You might want to make time for a stop at Bow River or Inglewood Bird Sanctuary.
Ramsay
While there might not be top attractions in Ramsay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Scotiabank Saddledome and Stampede Park.
Mission District
You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Mission District. You might want to make time for a stop at Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital or 17 Avenue SW.
