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
Wander at your leisure from South America to Africa, passing botanic gardens and dinosaurs as you go.
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.
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.
Calgary Tower
Get a bird's eye view of Calgary and the surrounding landscape from the world's highest 360° observation tower.
Canada Olympic Park
Hit the slopes or barrel down the bobsled track, follow exciting mountain bike trails or whizz along the fastest zip line in North America at this fabulous facility.
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
Banff Town ,Lake Louise, Moraine , Emerald & Johnston Canyon Tour
Our pick of the best Cranston Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Clean room. Great on-site restaurant. Gym was adequate but on the smaller side.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Staff was horrible!
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Good location great staff good all around hotel
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Pool is closed no one mention front desk.no plates spoons or toothpaste in room. housekeeping staff was very nice. This would be my last stay there, sorry if I was too honest.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Stayed here for a very brief layover in Calgary. Shuttle to and from the airport was perfect. Staff was friendly. Exactly what we needed.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hotel Clique Calgary Airport
I've been staying here now for probably around a decade (Applause & Clique). I've probably had more than 20+ nights/trips where I stayed here. Whenever I end up in Calgary, this place is my go to, it's overall a great hotel (great rooms, clean, comfortable, good design/location, great food, nice ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 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.
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.
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.
