Kensington
Calgary
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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
Explore the campus of University of Calgary, during your travels in Calgary. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the great live music 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.
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 acclaimed theater scene 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.
Kensington Hotel Deals
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
The back door was stuck/jammed and we could not enter after having to park in the back
Reviewed on 2026/3/29
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
First of all I feel the name on this hotel location is misleading. It is not near the airport. I made a mistake and thought it was the other Holiday Inn close to the Calgary airport. I was dropped off so I had to take a $35 taxi ride to get to this hotel. I was one of 6 people that afternoon that ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/29
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 2026/3/29
Hotel Clique Calgary Airport
If using the airport shuttle make sure it is for the Hotel Clique. There is also an Acclaim Hotels by Clique at the airport. We got on this shuttle which turned out to be to a different hotel the other side of the airport!
Reviewed on 2026/3/29
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Very nice front desk
Reviewed on 2026/3/29
Hyatt Place Calgary Airport
Breakfast was excellent
Reviewed on 2026/3/29
Other neighborhoods around Kensington
Eau Claire
If you're spending some time in Eau Claire, Bow River and Eau Claire Smokestack are top sights worth seeing.
Connaught
While visiting Connaught, you might make a stop by sights like 17 Avenue SW and Nellie McClung House.
Downtown Calgary
Dense urban district with a mix of residential, commercial, and corporate areas, Downtown Calgary offers shopping and dining along the pedestrian-friendly Stephen Avenue Walk. Explore attractions like the Devonian Gardens, Calgary Tower, and Glenbow Museum, or take advantage of the free CTrain light rail along 7th Avenue S.
Beltline
Take time in Beltline to visit attractions like Stampede Park and Cowboys Casino. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Victoria Park - Stampede Station to see more of the city.
Crescent Heights
While visiting Crescent Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Centre Street Bridge.
Mount Royal
Mount Royal might not have many top sights, but Stampede Park and Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital are two attractions nearby that you can check out.