Cranston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Explore the botanical gardens to see a diverse array of exotic animals and view re-creations of interesting habitats from Africa to South America.
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.
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 great live music in this vibrant area.
Canada Olympic Park
Originally opened for the 1988 Winter Olympics, this fantastic attraction is now open to the public and boasts an impressive range of winter sport activities.
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 theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Activities
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
Studio Bell - General Admission Ticket
Banff: Lake Louise, Marble Canyon, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake Tour
Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2 Day Tour
Our pick of the best Cranston Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Great place to stay before a flight and the availability of long term parking was perfect!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Late check in. Quiet rooms
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
I have been staying here for seven years under multiple ownerships. Definitely upping their game. Or trying too. Used to have an awesome chef. The food went to sh!?#. Don't order anything but the omelet. Threw,up everything else. Stay here sometimes weeks,at a time. The longer i stay the worst the ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Good staff…very nice shuttle driver
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hotel Clique Calgary Airport
Great hotel but far from anywhere it’s like in an industrial area but close to the airport. Great for quick layover but wouldn’t book a weekly trip to Calgary from there.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Exactly as presented
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cranston
Seton
Seton is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton and Seton Cineplex Cinemas and VIP.
Southeast Calgary
While you're in Southeast Calgary, take in top sights like Deerfoot Casino or Eaglequest Douglasdale Golf Course, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chinook Station or 39th Avenue Station.
Southwest Calgary
Southwest Calgary is a destination travellers like for its river views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Southland Station or Anderson Station to explore sights like Stampede Park.
Inglewood
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Inglewood. You might want to make time for a stop at Bow River or Inglewood Bird Sanctuary.
Ramsay
While there might not be top attractions in Ramsay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stampede Park and Scotiabank Saddledome.
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.
