Calgary Walk: Jackrabbit Trail, SW

South Glenmore Park, Jackrabbit Trail XVFH+MF Calgary, Alberta

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 paths and Weaselhead wilderness trails along the Elbow River. Meet Place: Park in the large official parking lot for South Glenmore Park at the intersection of 90th Avenue […]

Urban Hike: Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, NW

Glenbow Ranch, NW Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, 255001 Glenbow Rd, Cochrane, AB T4C 0B7

Description: Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is one of Canada’s newest Provincial Parks, protecting over 1300 hectares of foothills fescue parkland along the Bow River Valley, between Calgary and Cochrane. The Park preserves and protects significant natural and cultural features, including examples of endangered ecosystems and rare species, First Nations and early ranching and industrial settlements, […]

City Walk: Nose Hill Park, Brisbois, NW

Nose Hill Park, Brisbois and John Laurie Blvd. Parking 4V3F+G9 Calgary, Alberta

Description: This hill trek leads to Calgary's highest point leads to panoramic views of the entire city of Calgary. Rockies and downtown views as well as a visit to the Medicine Wheel are all part of the urban wilds trek. Meet Place: Park in an official Nose Hill Parking lot on John Laurie Boulevard at […]

Urban hike: South Calgary, Bankview, Scarboro, Connaught, Mount Royal, SW

South Calgary Community Association 3130 16 St SW, Calgary, AB T2T 4G7

Description: We'll connect four neighbourhoods on this urban walkabout. From South Calgary to hilly Bankview into Scarboro, through the Beltline and into Mount Royal. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: South Calgary Community Association Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Armoa Cafe or Bell's Or a 17 Avenue cafe along […]

Urban Hike: Glenmore Reservoir & Weaslehead, SW

Weaselhead parking Weaselhead, North Glenmore Park,6615 37 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 5M9

Description: This walk starts in North Glenmore Park and follows the paved path along the top of the escarpment, looking west to the Rockies. We'll soon enter the Weaselhead trail network, a mix of dirt trails and boardwalks. This is a full-on nature immersion.  Meet Place: Meet at the Weaselhead Parking Lot, 37 St. and […]

Canmore Policeman’s Creek, neighbourhoods, Highline Trail Café Loop

Malcolm Hotel Canmore 3JPW+PW Canmore, Alberta

Description: We'll hike the neighbourhoods, river trails, and the High Line Trail trail in Canmore. We'll walk along the Bow River towards the Three Sisters mountain ranges before walking the Highline Trail. We'll stop in downtown Canmore for a coffee post-hike if you have time. Bring lunch for the hike and we will eat along […]

Calgary Walk: Roxboro, Ramsay, Elbow River, SW

Roxboro Park 2WGP+V2 Calgary, Alberta

Description: Hidden pathways, stairs and hills, river trails, interesting architecture, and some tasty post-hike treats to warm us up! Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Meet in the park at the corner of 30 Avenue and Roxboro Glen Road, SW. Free, no restrictions, parking on 30 Avenue […]

Calgary Walk: Confederation Park & Capital Hill, NW

Confederation Park 30 Ave and 7 St NW 3WHC+R4 Calgary, Alberta

Description: There are a few wonderful walks that we can do from Confederation Park. We'll travel along the pathways in Confederation Park and into the surrounding neighbourhoods. Meet Place: Meet at the Confederation Park official parking lot on at 30 Ave and 7 St NW Bathrooms: Yes Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Lina's Supermarket Cafe OR […]

Calgary walk: Bowmont Park EAST End, NW

Bowmont EAST End, NW 3RJM+5P Calgary, Alberta

Description: A flat start on paved paths follows the Bow River. The rolling terrain becomes earthy and hilly as you climb to fantastic views of the Rockies and river valley and into Waterfall Valley. Meet Place: We meet at the official parking lot for Bowmont Natural Environment Park, NW Calgary. The east end parking lot is […]

Urban Hike: Pearce Estates, Inglewood, Ramsay, Café stop, Bow River RiverWalk, SE

Pearce Estate Park 1440 17a St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4T9

Description: Explore Calgary’s eclectic neighbourhood! The hike starts along the Bow River Pathway and travels past the Harvie Passage watercourse. We'll connect to the RiverWalk and travel the eclectic Ramsay side-streets, to big Rockies views atop Scotsman's Hill with a mid-walk stop at one of the many coffee shops along the route. Want to join […]

Calgary Walk: Dover, Forest Lawn, and International Avenue, SE

Dover walk parking 2202 26 St SE, Calgary, AB T2B 0P3

Description: Big views are what you'll see first as we walk along the escarpment looking out over the Bow River, Calgary's downtown, and the Rockies. We'll then walk neighbourhood side streets and unique front yard pathways as we navigate through Dover to International Avenue. We'll then travel around the world in 35 blocks as we […]

BOOK LAUNCH at Owl’s Nest Books- CALGARY’S BEST WALKS 3RD EDITION

Owl's Nest Books 815a 49 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1G8

Meet Lori! Join me at  Owl's Nest Books for a slide show presentation party as I launch my NEW BOOK, Calgary's Best Walks 3rd edition, with 95 walks including 50 NEW WALKS. When and where: March 27 at 7 pm at Owl's Nest Books, Britannia Plaza, SW, Check out the event here: https://www.owlsnestbooks.com/events/44577  More about […]