Kensington Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An outdoor cafe with red umbrellas, wooden fences, and a street with cars and bicycles.
A street intersection with traffic lights, a pedestrian crossing, and buildings with brick facades.
A river with a bridge and a city skyline in the background.
A city skyline with tall buildings and a large 'MEMORIAL' sculpture in the foreground.

Stay near popular Kensington attractions

Plaza Theatre

8.8/10 (3 reviews)
You can enjoy a show at Plaza Theatre during your stay in Calgary. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

AU$105
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Moraine Lake

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

AU$141
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls and Three Lakes tour

Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls and Three Lakes tour

AU$70
per adult
Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls and Three Lakes tour
Picture 4 for Activity Banff: 2-Day Banff Lake Louise & Yoho N.P. Tour

Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2 Day Tour

AU$186
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2 Day Tour
Banff Gondola

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls TRIP

AU$105
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls TRIP
Wonderland Sculpture

Calgary City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour Gratuity-Based

AU$7
per adult
Calgary City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour Gratuity-Based
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Our pick of the best Kensington Hotel Deals

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport

3 out of 5
3515 - 26 Street NE Calgary AB
The price is AU$66 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$66
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1250 Mckinnon Dr NE Calgary AB
The price is AU$102 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$102
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection

Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection

4 out of 5
11 Freeport Cres NE Calgary AB
The price is AU$146 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$146
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel

Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel

3 out of 5
1935 McKnight Blvd NE Calgary AB
The price is AU$115 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$115
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free parking, 2 indoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,299 reviews)
"Overall we enjoyed our stay here. The one downside was the elevator being broken for our whole trip so we had to use the stairs and"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE

Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE

4 out of 5
123 Freeport Blvd NE Calgary AB
The price is AU$137 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$137
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Executive Residency by Best Western Calgary City View North

Executive Residency by Best Western Calgary City View North

3 out of 5
9665 Aurora Park Link NE Calgary AB
The price is AU$135 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$135
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,153 reviews)
"Room is very clean."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Executive Residency by Best Western Calgary City View North
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Our guide on where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern tower with a circular observation deck, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

Downtown Calgary

CORE Shopping Centre and Stephen Avenue 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.

A modern building with Olympic rings and flags of the USA and Canada.
Photo by WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park
Open Photo by WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park

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 Southland Leisure Centre.

A city skyline with modern buildings and a red bridge over a river at sunset.

Northwest Calgary

If you're spending time in Northwest Calgary, check out sights like Market Mall or Olympic Oval and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dalhousie Station or Crowfoot Station.

A modern stadium with a curved roof, surrounded by a city skyline with various high-rise buildings.
Photo by Geoff Stephen
Open Photo by Geoff Stephen

Southeast Calgary

While you're in Southeast Calgary, take in top sights like Deerfoot Casino or Trico Centre for Family Wellness, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chinook Station or 39th Avenue Station.

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a unique satellite dish-shaped building in the foreground.

Beltline

Visitors often come to Beltline for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Elbow River Casino and Cowboys Casino. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Victoria Park - Stampede Station.

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