Cranston Travel Guide
Calgary
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
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
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do
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 Hot Springs Bow Falls TRIP
Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2 Day Tour
Discover Banff National Park - Premium Day Trip
Studio Bell - General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Cranston
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
"Staff was approachable, informative and friendly. Close to airport and freeways to get in & out easy. In the flight path so suggest earplugs if sensitive to sound."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
"You can't actually use the pool here. Despite the listed amenities showing you can from 8am -10pm they make you reserve one hour only ahead of time. Very annoying and disappointing. Makes travelling with little kids very frustrating. Just stay somewhere else where you can actually use things as advertised. ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
"Awsome service, Comfortable stay with family and Awsome food."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
"Shuttle service from the airport was excellent. We flew in late and realized we’d forgotten to arrange for a shuttle in advance, but we called the hotel upon arrival and the driver picked us up promptly. The 2 queen room was lovely and beds and pillows were very comfortable. Price was reasonable. ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
"Excellent hotel, friendly staff, great food"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre
"Will come back again to see any improvement"
Reviewed on 25 May 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 Calgary Zoo or Deerfoot Casino, 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 Hunt House.
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 Fourth Street.
Mount Royal
While Mount Royal isn't home to many top sights, Stampede Park and Fourth Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
