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Experience the Best of Calgary, Alberta with Our Favourite Things to Do
Stay in a charming location next to the Bow River. Enjoy easy access to vibrant Downtown Calgary – with over 250 shops in the Kensington neighbourhood alone. The nearby Peace Bridge puts the heart of the city at your fingertips. Bicycling, rollerblading and jogging opportunities are right outside on the Bow River pathways. With so many things to do and see nearby, here are a few of our favorites for you.
Oxbow Restaurant
Hotel Arts Kensington Main Floor
Expect the unexpected with imaginative plates prepared using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy comfort food favorites with a lavish twist. Nestled in Hotel Arts Kensington, just minutes from Downtown Calgary, Oxbow offers you cozy gathering place to enjoy imaginative food & drink with good company.
Hayden Block200m from Hotel Arts KensingtonHayden Block Smoke & Whiskey is a bbq joint in the heart of Kensington, Calgary, Alberta. Smoking their meat from 10-14 hours, people love their brisket but they have a selection of meats, trays and sides to choose from.
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Vendome Cafe700m from Hotel Arts KensingtonNestled in the heart of Sunnyside, Vendome has been dedicated to bringing the surrounding community fresh fare and familiar faces for over a decade.
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SHOPPING
Kensington Village
50m from Hotel Arts Kensington
With over 250 businesses including top restaurants, boutique clothing/jewelry stores, salons, and other hidden gems, Kensington is one of the city’s most vibrant communities. Whether you want to bike along the river, stroll the neighbourhood while sipping some of Calgary’s finest coffee or spend the night listening to live music - Kensington has it all, only 50 m from the Hotel Arts Kensington.
Core Shopping Centre
2.8km from Hotel Arts KensingtonCalgary’s only Downtown Shopping Centre boasting 160 stores with an impressive international retail collection, including flagship Holt Renfrew and Harry Rosen. The shopping centre also includes access to the Devonian Gardens.
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CF Chinook Centre8.5km from Hotel Arts KensingtonLooking for over 250 stores, including top retailers and unique shopping choices you won’t find anywhere else in Calgary? CF Chinook Centre is the home to major department and flagship stores exclusive to the Centre, and takes pride in being Calgary’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination.
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PARKS & MONUMENTS
Peace Bridge
850m from Hotel Arts KensingtonOpened for use in March 2012, the Peace Bridge connects the southern Bow River Pathway to Downtown Calgary. Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the glass roof and steel-arched bridge is made for pedestrians and cyclists, providing a convenient route from Kensington Riverside Inn into downtown. Accessible by bike or foot just 1.4 km from the Hotel. |
Calgary Zoo5.3km from Hotel Arts KensingtonWelcome to Canada’s most visited zoo! Located 6 km from the hotel and home to 707 animals from all corners of the globe, including the newly arrived Pandas. Visit the Zoo for an immersive experience to learn what makes each animal so special. The Calgary Zoo is accessible by C-Train, bike or car. |
Downtown Calgary1.3km from Hotel Arts KensingtonDowntown Calgary is made up of three neighbourhoods – the Downtown West End, the Downtown Commercial Core and the Downtown East Village – as well as a number of districts, including the Government District, the Cultural District and the Entertainment District. Skyscrapers in the Downtown Commercial Core are some of the tallest buildings in Western Canada, and the dense downtown area is connected by a system of walkways and bridges (known as the “+15”) that is the largest of its kind worldwide. Spend a day exploring a city rich in history, culture and architectural achievements. A quick 1.3km away from the hotel, Downtown Calgary is accessible by bike, C-Train, foot, or car. |
Prince's Island Park1.8km from Hotel Arts KensingtonJust 1.8km from the hotel, Prince’s Island Park is located on an island in the Bow River that was donated to the City of Calgary by the Prince family in 1947. The park is part of the pathway and hiking trail system on both sides of the river. Primary access to the park is through footbridges, with limited vehicle access. A wetland area exists on the eastern end of the island, which is home to many geese and mallards, and the park hosts a series of festivals, expos and events throughout the year. Accessible by bike, foot, or car. |
Calgary Tower2.6km from Hotel Arts KensingtonLocated 2.6 km from the hotel and 191 metres above the downtown core, the Calgary Tower offers the best view in the city and is a must-see on any visitor's itinerary. On the Observation Deck you'll experience a spectacular 360° view of the bustling city, the majestic Rocky Mountains, the foothills, and the prairies. |
Calaway Park21.2km from Hotel Arts KensingtonEver since our award-winning theme park first opened its doors in 1982, Calaway Park has built on our well-deserved reputation for excellence by offering the best attractions, no less than 32 rides designed for thrill-seekers of all ages and beautifully choreographed, high-energy entertainment. |
UNIVERSITIES & CONVENTION CENTERS
University of Calgary5.2km from Hotel Arts Kensington5.2km from the Hotel, the University of Calgary proudly offers students a high-quality educationthat truly prepares them for success throughout life. Research done here addresses society’s most challenging issues and is dedicated to contributing regularly to Canada’s global competitive advantage while making the world a better place. |
Mount Royal University8.3km from Hotel Arts KensingtonMount Royal University was founded in 1910, and granted university status in 2009. The university offers 12 degrees and 32 majors. This university is among 44 universities awarded with the Ashoka Changemaker Campus, which lead higher education in the area of social innovation and changemaking. |
SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology)2.1km from Hotel Arts KensingtonOnly 2.1km from the Hotel, SAIT provides students with both practical experience and theoretical knowledge within real-world settings. Students enjoy hands-on learning within unique labs and classrooms, participate in applied research with industry partners on campus, and take part in workplace practicums so they can apply actual learning to meet the most up-to-date industry needs. |
Calgary TELUS Convention Center3.1km from Hotel Arts KensingtonLocated 3.1 km from the Hotel, Canada’s first purpose-built, full-service convention centre, the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre (CTCC) opened in 1974. Located downtown, the CTCC has 122,000 sq. ft. of dedicated convention space, some 47,000sq. ft. of exhibit space, five pre-function areas and 36 meeting rooms. |
BMO Centre3.5km from Hotel Arts KensingtonThe BMO Centre is the largest convention centre in Calgary. It is conveniently located in Stampede Park, which is in the Beltline district of Calgary, just south of downtown. |
Stampede Corral4km from Hotel Arts KensingtonThe Stampede Corral is an amazing place for an event of any kind! The Corral is attached to the BMO Centre, and can be used as a great addition to any event taking place. |
SPORTS & STADIUMS
Olympic Plaza3.5km from Hotel Arts KensingtonThe plaza was built in 1988 for the Olympic Winter Games and has the only refrigerated outdoor ice surface in the city. It features a reflecting pond from May-October, ice skating from mid-November to mid-March, a large seating area, performance stage, & waterfalls. |
McMahon Stadium4.6km from Hotel Arts KensingtonBuilt in an astounding 103 days in 1960, McMahon Stadium replaced the dilapidated Mewata Stadium as the Calgary Stampeders’ home field. |
Canada Olympic Park11.3km from Hotel Arts KensingtonA not-for-profit organization, WinSport owns and operates Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, the Bill Warren Training Centre at the Canmore Nordic Centre in Canmore Alberta, and the Beckie Scott High Performance Training Centre on Haig Glacier Alberta. WinSport also funds two-thirds of the operating budget for the Olympic Oval at the University of Calgary. Money spent at WinSport facilities supports not only Canadian high-performance athletes, but introduces thousands of Calgarians to mountain-based sports each year. |
Olympic Oval5.7km from Hotel Arts KensingtonThe Olympic Oval is a legacy facility of the 1988 Olympic Games. It is a place where Olympic dreams come true and athletes are put in a position to achieve their personal best. An important and integral part of the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Kinesiology; the Oval is a speed-skating facility, a research facility for UCalgary kinesiology scholars, a training facility for varsity athletes and a public facility to serve the university community. The Olympic Oval is operated by the University of Calgary with the support of legacy partners WinSport and the Government of Canada. |
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Jubilee Auditorium1.7km from Hotel Arts KensingtonThe Jube is a Performing Arts & Exhibition venue located just north of Kensington Village 2.2 km from the Hotel. It has been home to some incredible musical & theatrical acts over the years such The Lion King Broadway Show, Mamma Mia, Blue Rodeo, Harry Potter in Concert to name a few. For a list of upcoming performances please visit their website.
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ACAD (Alberta College of Art + Design)1.7km from Hotel Arts KensingtonPreviously known as the Alberta College of Art, this publicly funded art and design university dates back to the founding of the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art in 1916. A home forartists, designers, entrepreneurs, and makers in Canada. It’s focused on reaching those who have unique perspectives, lots of ingenuity and big ideas so that they can create their dreams. |
National Music Centre3.4km from Hotel Arts KensingtonThis fascinating place offers exhibits of Canadian music history, hands-on instrument zones, educational programs and concerts in a contemporary setting. Their goal is to be an ongoing catalyst for innovation, discovery and renewal through the media of music, preserving and celebrating Canada’s music to inspire a new generation of music lovers. |
Theatre Calgary3.2km from Hotel Arts KensingtonOver the past 11 years, Theatre Calgary has engaged in national and international collaborations with companies such as Soulpepper, the Shaw Festival, the National Arts Centre, and American Conservatory Theater. Theatre Calgary’s FUSE Enbridge New Play Development Program has led directly to the world premieres of several new Canadian works on the Max Bell stage. The company has also deepened its commitment to Calgary’s theatre community, presenting an annual co-production in One Yellow Rabbit’s High Performance Rodeo and producing Shakespeare by the Bow, Calgary’s outdoor summer theatre festival starring emerging artists. |
Theatre Junction Grand2.5km from Hotel Arts KensingtonTheatre Juction is a not-for-profit organization that founded Calgary’s culture house for multidisciplinary live art at The Grand. Since 2006, the theatre has become a centre for creation, presentation, and dissemination of contemporary performance from Calgary, Canada, and around the world. |
Vertigo Theatre2.6km from Hotel Arts KensingtonVertigo Theatre is located at the base of the Calgary Tower in the heart of downtown Calgary, and is the home to the organization, its two performance venues and the BD&P Mystery Theatre Series. |
Lunchbox Theatre2.6km from Hotel Arts KensingtonFounded in 1975, Lunchbox Theatre delivers a fun and unique experience to its audience – upbeat performances in an intimate and comfortable atmosphere. Patrons are encouraged to eat their lunch while they enjoy the show. This friendly approach makes Lunchbox Theatre an ideal place to introduce theatre to new audiences, both young and old. Guests can either walk, bike, or drive their car to the Lunchbox Theatre, located 3.1km away from the hotel. |
Jack Singer Concert Hall3km from Hotel Arts KensingtonThe Jack Singer Concert Hall in Arts Commons is described as one of the most beautiful and acoustically acclaimed venues in North America. Home of Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, BD&P World Music, and TD Jazz, audiences are treated to some of the world's finest musical events. The hall also welcomes a spectrum of events each season from TED talks and National Geographic speakers, to wedding dinners on the stage and rock stars on tour. |
Arts Commons3.1km from Hotel Arts KensingtonMusic, theatre, and dance. This is Arts Commons. But visual arts, education, weddings, comedy, film, and National Geographic Live? Yes, that is Arts Commons too. Today, they are more than just performing arts. Arts Commons has a little bit of this and that. Which means it has something for you. |
Studio Bell - National Music Centre3.4km from Hotel Arts KensingtonThe National Music Centre (NMC) is a national catalyst for discovery, innovation and renewal through music. In our new home at Studio Bell, we will preserve and celebrate Canada’s music story and inspire a new generation of music lovers through programming that includes on-site and outreach education programs, performances, artist incubation and exhibitions. |
Glenbow Museum2.6km from Hotel Arts KensingtonAs a key cultural cornerstone in Calgary for 50 years, Glenbow has surprised and engaged generations of Albertans and visitors to the province with remarkable connections between art, culture and the world around us. Glenbow provides us with a sense of place -- what it means to live in this amazing landscape -- and an appreciation for the legacy of the remarkable people and events that have shaped our community. |
Telus Spark Science Center5.8km from Hotel Arts KensingtonGet your hands-on exhibits and experiments or lay your eyes on Calgary’s only Dome Theatre, featuring live planetary shows. Telus Spark is the perfect place for curious adults and children alike. For even more fun for the brain, check out their traveling exhibitions and The Brainasium. Located only 5.8 km from the hotel, it is accessible by bike or car. |
Scotiabank Saddledome4km from Hotel Arts KensingtonFor three decades the Scotiabank Saddledome has been Calgary's gathering place for premier events and the fun just keeps on coming. To answer questions for fans and promoters alike we've compiled information (link to this URL https://www.scotiabanksaddledome.com/ )about the building to make your experience at the venue more rewarding. |
TRANSPORTATION
Calgary International Airport17.3km from Hotel Arts KensingtonBranded as YYC, Calgary International Airport serves the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is the busiest airport in Alberta and fourth busiest in all of Canada. Nonstop flights to an array of destinations in North and Central America, Europe and Asia make it easy to access. Once you have landed, you are only a short drive away from the hotel! |
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