Kensington Travel Guide
Calgary
Visit Kensington
Popular places to visit
Stampede Park
Stampede Park is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its lively festivals.
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 great live music 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.
Calgary Tower
With a tourist information center and views over the zoo, Olympic Plaza, Old City Hall and Chinatown, this downtown landmark is the ideal place to get your bearings.
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
Calgary Flames Ice Hockey Game at Scotiabank Saddledome
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho Banff National Park
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Banff: Gondola Cave Basin, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
Top hotels in Kensington
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Always on my hotel list when visiting Calgary.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Clean room. Ideal airport hotel.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Basic hotel, shuttle to airport every hour which is handy
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Clean rooms quiet and n great location
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
We had a good stay, but all the pillows were so big it was hard to sleep
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hotel Clique Calgary Airport
The hotel provides a good shuttle service to/from the airport. The food is good and the staff are friendly. Would recommend the hotel.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kensington
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Nellie McClung House are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Calgary
TD Square and CORE Shopping Centre are top sights in Downtown Calgary, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at 3rd Street SW Station or 4th Street SW Station to see more sights in the area.
Beltline
Visitors often come to Beltline for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Stampede Park and Cowboys Casino. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Victoria Park - Stampede Station.
Crescent Heights
While visiting Crescent Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Centre Street Bridge.
Mount Royal
While Mount Royal isn't home to many top sights, Stampede Park and Fourth Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
