Kensington
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 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
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 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.
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.
Things to do
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Banff: Gondola Cave Basin, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
Banff Town ,Lake Louise, Moraine , Emerald & Johnston Canyon Tour
Louise,Moraine/Johnston Canyon,Emerald ,Banff(optional:Gondola)
Top hotels in Kensington
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Clean room, friendly staff, worth the stay.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Room clean, Staff friendly
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Super friendly staff, great rooms, convenient location, good parking.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Receptionist was friendly the only thing I didn’t like is that I couldn’t buy a kids meal to dine in the restaurant, I wasn’t hungry to have a full adult meal. They only sold it to me to go
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Calgary Airport
Place was clean and hotel easy to get too, close to airport and QE2 Hwy. needed better parking lot salt, a bit slippery with ice and ruts, staff very friendly, room had double blackout curtains, good for day time sleeps for international flights or redeyes, . Be careful with the suitcase stand, I ...
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
The room is immaculate and well presented for an overnight experience we had in mind
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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
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.
Mount Royal
While Mount Royal isn't home to many top sights, Stampede Park 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.
