FREE JANES WALK! Folk art, hidden stairways, big views, and the urban wilds: Connecting Ramsay and Inglewood
May 1 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Walk with Lori!
Celebrate the joy of walking with Lori Beattie, intrepid urban explorer and author of Calgary’s Best Walks. Discover how Lori moves through the city, connecting communities on foot and searching out folk art, little libraries, big views, hidden stairways and conversations.
What is a “Janes Walk”?
Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, community-led walking conversations inspired by urbanist and writer Jane Jacobs. On the first weekend of May every year, Jane’s Walk festivals take place in hundreds of cities around the world. This event encourages people to share stories about their neighbourhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and use walking as a way to connect with their neighbours.
Lori’s Janes Walk description
We’ll travel along the Bow River Pathway and onto the side streets of the colourful and eclectic Inglewood and Ramsay. Murals, little libraries and my pups favourite dog treat library are all part of the walk as we make up way to the top of Scotsman’s Hill. We’ll soak up the views before descending to the Elbow River Pathway. A walk north along the river path leads us to the Confluence, where the Elbow and Bow Rivers meet. If timing allows, we’ll walk through St. Patrick’s Island or we’ll take Inglewood side streets back to our starting point. Walkers are welcome to break away from the pack to soak up the people-populated 9th Avenue. It is the perfect street to head to if you need to replenish lost calories with a tasty and refreshing pick me up (coffee, ice cream, beer)!
More details and registration:
Friday, May 1 at 1- 3 pm: The walk will be about 7.5 km with hills, stairs and uneven terrain. All Janes Walks are FREE! REGISTER HERE