Kensington Travel Guide
Calgary
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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
Why not meet the animals who live at Calgary Zoo during your travels in 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Kensington
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
All good
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Beautifully clean and gorgeous smelling hotel. Definitely recommend it!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Rooms were clean Breakfast buffet was very good. Lunch buffet wasn’t worth the money.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Clean room, great price.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Park Inn by Radisson, Calgary Airport North, AB
Room was great, 2 comfortable queen beds, spacious room for us and our 9 yr old. Staff were friendly. Breakfast was good they even had diary free milk! Good selection of food for breakfast. Rooms and hotel were newer. Close to the airport and they use a taxi service as their shuttle (no charge)so ...
Reviewed on 8 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 Cliff Bungalow-Mission Community Association are some notable places to visit nearby.
