Visit Kensington
Popular places to visit
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.
Scotiabank Saddledome
Catch an event at Scotiabank Saddledome during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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.
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 entertainment choices.
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: Lake Louise, Marble Canyon, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake Tour
Explore Banff’s Wonders: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Beyond
Banff: Gondola Cave Basin, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
Top hotels in Kensington
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Room was excellent
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Excellent Check in! Shuttle service was top-notch too! Room was clean and beds were so comfortable!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Rooms could be updated a little otherwise good stay.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Great staff. Let me check out late. Was nice after coming off week of night shift. The beds are comfy. Stay there again.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Room was clean but a little outdated. The tv was older and didn’t have an hdmi port to plug into.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Amenida Residences
It was a nice comfortable stay. King bed was great .We will stay there again
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
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 Lougheed 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.
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.
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.
