Kensington Travel Guide
Calgary
Visit Kensington
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.
Calgary Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals at Calgary Zoo and see why this is a favourite sight in 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.
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
Hit the slopes at Canada Olympic Park during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Kensington
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
The front desk is very kind and helpful, although the very cheap pricing is why what you pay is what you get! The hotel is a bit old. The hallway on the 2nd floor smells bad. The hotel room's Sofa bed is saggy, the table is wobbly and has some loose parts. When I was at the bar station, I ordered ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Great shuttle service, fast check in and great room! Restaurant had great food too!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
The room was clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Everything was amazing. The shuttle driver we had was super pleasant and entertaining. Makes the snow seem not so bad on ride to airport
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
We had a fabulous time! Amazing hotel!!! :)
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Calgary Airport
Always a pleasure to stay
Reviewed on 17 Feb 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
Scotiabank Saddledome and TD Square 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 Scotiabank Saddledome 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, Scotiabank Saddledome and Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital 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.
