Join Lori and MLA Nagwan Al-Guneid Hosted Nagwan Al-Guneid, MLA for Calgary-Glenmore, this FREE family-friendly gathering invites you to Walk or Bike a section of the Glenmore Reservoir path. Lori will lead a guided 3.5 km walk along the reservoir pathway and into surrounding neighbourhoods. This is a family-friendly walking and biking event/. Everyone is […]
Description: We'll explore hilly Bankview, check out some murals in the Beltline and zig zag our way back through Mount Royal and the Beltline. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Meet in Scarboro outside of the Sacrboro Community Association (see map below) Bathroom: No other than at […]
Description: We’ll follow the Jackrabbit Trail as it skirts the Glenmore reservoir along a hidden wooded pathway with rolling hills. We'll continue along a mix of paved and gravel pathways through the Weaselhead trail system. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee options. Meet Place: Park […]
Description: This stunning hike to Chester Lake is followed by a climb past the Elephant Rocks to Three Lakes Valley, where fossils and flowers, and more views await! Meet Place: Shell Station on Hwy 1 at COP at 7:45 am OR at Chester Lake trailhead, Spray Lakes Road, Kananaskis at 9:30 am. About 1 hour 40 […]
Description: This Parks Canada Trail is well maintained and allows for beautiful views of many gorgeous peaks and Egypt Lake. The start of the trail keeps you shaded from the summer sun as you gradually climb. The hike starts with a wide, rolling trail that narrows as you go. The lush forest and the bridge […]
Description: Offering unobstructed views of the Bow River Valley and the prairies beyond, this urban walkabout offers the perfect vantage point to get the lay of the land in Calgary. Navigating a mix of forested single-track trails, quiet side streets, and paved pathways, walkers soak up spectacular vistas and we'll check out the Buddhist Stuppa. […]
Description: Starting from the library, we'll connect through Spruce Cliff to the Douglas Fir Trail. Following the Bow RIver Pathway east we'll climb to Shaganappi before navigating back through Kilarney. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Dobre Cafe, Westbrook LRT Station / Nicholl's Family Library Post-Walk Coffee Stop […]
Walk with Lori! Join Lori Beattie, best-selling author of Calgary’s Best Walks for a FREE guided 6-7 km city walk with hills. You’ll connect neighbourhoods, parks, pathways, and hidden stairways while chatting with interesting people from around the city and the world. Lori's guidebooks will be for sale at the start and end of the […]
Description: We'll walk from Fish Creek Park across the Bow River to big views from the Douglasdale escarpment. A drop back to the river valley leads to the Mallard Point and a flat walk along the Bow River through Fish Creek Park. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet […]
Description: We’ll hike 10+ km along a mix of paved pathways into the rolling single-track trails and boardwalks of Bowmont Natural Environment Park and Dale Hodges Park. Waterfall Valley is a highlight on this hilly trek that offers amazing views of the Bow View and the Rockies. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll […]
Description: This hike has it all, starting in the forest before traversing a beautiful grassy meadow and then gaining elevation in the alpine as you climb to the ridge. The views are spectacular throughout the hike. Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 minute drive […]
Description: This trail goes by secluded Jewell Falls and has beautiful views of Barrier Lake. We'll climb to the top of Yates Mountain where a fire lookout is perched, and have lunch before looping back on the Prairie View Trail. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and […]