• SHELF LIFE BOOKS- Writing Calgary Event- creation, publishing and distribution

    Shelf Life Books 1302 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0X8

    JOIN US! Join local authors Lori Beattie, Kevin Allen, Charles Agopsowicz and moderator Jim Ellis and learn all about the writing, publishing and distribution of local interest books and zines. Each panelist will chat about their publications and how they took them from concept to bookstore placement. When and where: July 24 at 7 pm […]

  • Historic Calgary Week Walk: Connecting Britannia & The Elbow River Valley

    Britannia Dr at 49 Ave SW 919 49 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1H1

    Description: Historically, we walked more. Walking is inherently slow and because of this, it is the best way to see behind the scenes of a place, to meet people and get their stories. And it turns out that feeling connected to people and place makes us happier. Calgary’s river valley topography is celebrated on this […]

  • Historic Calgary Week Walk: Connecting Roxboro to Ramsay

    Roxboro 3 hr parking 2WGM+6M Calgary, Alberta, Alberta, Canada

    Description: Historically, we walked more. Walking is inherently slow and because of this, it is the best way to see behind the scenes of a place, to meet people and get their stories. And it turns out that feeling connected to people and place makes us happier. Connecting five communities, this route sheds light on […]

  • LIBRARY WALK (FREE) from Memorial Park Library

    Memorial Park Library 1221 2 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1N8

    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. Grab signed copies of Lori's guidebooks Calgary's Best Walks 2025 3rd edition and Calgary's […]

  • A Sweet Stroll through Alberta’s Foothills at Leighton Art Centre

    Leighton Art Centre 282027 144 St, Millarville, AB T1S 0Y4

    Description: Join Lori Beattie, author of Calgary’s Best Walks, for a scenic stroll that follows the route from her book through the Leighton Centre’s rolling foothills grasslands, featuring spectacular Rocky Mountain views topped off with a scoop of ice cream. Come early with your lunch and plan a picnic before the walk. Want to join […]

  • Join Lori at BIKE A PALOOZA- FREE, prizes, food!

    Heritage Park XWJ2+QQ Calgary, Alberta

    Join Lori and MLA Nagwan Al-Guneid The 2nd annual Bike a Palooza is hosted by Nagwan Al-Guneid, MLA for Calgary-Glenmore. This FREE family-friendly gathering invites you to Bike OR walk the Glenmore Reservoir path. Walk OR bike with your family and friends, and in community by the Glenmore Reservoir Pathway. Lori will be there walking […]

  • Lori featured! My Serious Life Docuseries Premiere

    Ambrose university 150 Ambrose Cir SW, Calgary, AB T3H 5M6

    Description: Join us for the My Serious Life Documentary Premiere Event! Lori is featured in one of the episodes that looks at people who are living their passion. Is leisure important? Should leisure be taken seriously? My Serious Life is a new docuseries grounded in the Serious Leisure Perspective theory that explores the significance of leisure […]

  • Babes on Bikes! Free guided bike ride and snacks at Two Wheel View

    Two Wheel View 907 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0S5

    Bike with author Lori Beattie! Calling all the women out there! Babes on Bikes is part of the GEM (gender equity mechanics) program at Two Wheel View. Join Lori and Two Wheel View for this FREE community bike event where Lori will lead you on a ride from her book, Calgary's Best Bike Rides, and […]

  • Alberta Wilderness Association walk with Lori: Jackrabbit Trail, SW

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

    Description: Join Lori and the Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) for a guided 1.5 hour walk for a guided walk on the Jackrabbit Trail, one of the urban walks featured in her book Calgary's Best Walks. Register for this walk here: Alberta Wilderness Association Walk with Lori Wilderness walks with no city noise are urban dwellers’ […]

  • Free Book WALK & TALK: Cross Conservation Area

    Sandy Cross Conservation Area 194001 160 St W, 20, AB T1S 4K9

    Description: Join Lori Beattie, author of Calgary's Best Walks, for a guided 1 hour walk at the Cross Conservation Area, a 4,800-acre day-use habitat conservation area and nocturnal preserve. We'll walk for an hour enjoying the spectacular fall colours and some of the trails that Lori features in her book and then Lori will take […]

  • LIBRARY WALK (FREE) from Central Library

    Calgary Central Library 800 3 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2E7

    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. Grab signed copies of Lori's guidebooks Calgary's Best Walks 2025 3rd edition and Calgary's […]

  • LIBRARY WALK (FREE) from Giuffre Library

    Giuffre Library 3223 14 St SW, Calgary, AB T2T 3V8

    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. Grab signed copies of Lori's guidebooks Calgary's Best Walks 2025 3rd edition and Calgary's […]