Visit Kensington
Popular places to visit
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.
Chinook Centre
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Chinook Centre during your trip to Calgary. Discover the top-notch restaurants and 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.
BMO Centre
Learn about the events happening in BMO Centre during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
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
Banff: Gondola Cave Basin, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake 1-Day Trip from Banff/Calgary
Banff Town ,Lake Louise, Moraine , Emerald & Johnston Canyon Tour
Top hotels in Kensington
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Bianca from this location made my pet and i’s trip a memorable one. She was kind and pleasant to deal with. I didn’t know realize at the time of booking that their pet policy only permitted small dogs but they made an exception for my pet.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Lovely stay, close to everything near downtown Calgary but far enough if you want to get away.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Nice large clean rooms and great food at restaurants.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
It was nice she helps us out
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
The staff was very good including the guys in the lounge. I have a question which im not sure u can answer for me. I forgot to get the info from the hotel for our shuttle return from the airport and i need a number to text them and need to know where to get picked up?????
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Calgary Airport
Restaurant served a very good steak. Staff friendly and helpful. A great spot close to yyc.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kensington
Eau Claire
If you're spending some time in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Market Mall and Bow River are top sights worth seeing.
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 Cowboys Casino and Stampede Park. 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, Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital and Fourth Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
