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: 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 […]
Description: This hilly trek begins with a flat start on paved Bow River Pathway before entering Dale Hodges Wetland Park followed by Bowmont Park. The rolling single-rack terrain leads to fantastic views of the Rockies and Bow River Valley. Meet Place: We meet at the official parking lot for Bowmont Natural Environment Park, NW Calgary. The […]
Description: We’ll walk west through neighbourhoods, along escarpment paths to big views alongside impressive homes. Creativity and quirkiness provide interest! Registration: Please see below for a link to registration options. Once you book your spot you can change the date up to 24 hours in advance with no penalty. After 24 hours you would forfeit […]
Description: We'll cross the Bow River and follow single-track trails into Carburn Park where birdlife is abundant. We'll limb to Lynnwood for stunning views of the Rockies, Bow River Valley and downtown. Neighbourhood streets and single-track trails behind homes lead to hidden pathways that we'll follow to the Bow River Pathway, into Beaverdam Flats Park […]
Description: Traveling quiet tree-lined side streets past pop-bottle stucco homes we’ll climb to escarpment trails and enjoy fantastic city centre views from Tom Campbell’s Hill. You can expect a mix of narrow side trails, stairs, hills, and sidewalk trekking. Meet Place: Meet outside Bridgeland Market. Lots of free parking on side streets or take transit - […]
Description: Quirky Ramsay, where every twist and turn offers surprises, is our first neighbourhood to explore. We'll then soak up the view from the top of Scotsman's Hill and then loop along the Elbow River Pathway to Roxboro. We'll follow the hidden stairway into Roxboro Natural Park and climb to big views of downtown Calgary […]
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. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the […]
Description: We’ll zigzag our way from parkland to ridge-top, past Sunnyside garage art to big views from Crescent Heights. Views of the Rockies, Calgary’s downtown core, and the Bow River are the treats on this outing. We'll loop back along the Bow River Pathway and over the Peace Bridge. Registration & Fees: Want to join […]
Description: We'll walk along neighhourhood streets to view Christmas Lights displays. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee options. Meet Place: Meet outside of Owl's Nest Books. Free street parking along neighbourhood streets. Bathrooms: Yes, in Britannia plaza café