Description: We’ll walk along a mix of neighbourhood side-streets to the spectacular views from the Edgemont Hills. A paved pathway into the Edgemont Ravines leads us to wetlands. Meet Place: Park in the official parking lot at the intersection of Edgemont Hill and Edgemont Drive, NW (just off John Laurie Blvd.) The official parking lot […]
Description: We’ll follow the Jackrabbit Trail as it skirts the Glenmore reservoir along a hidden wooded pathway with rolling hills. Meet Place: Park in the large official parking lot for South Glenmore Park at the intersection of 90th Avenue and 24th Street, SW. Leave 90 Avenue and turn left to get to the public parking […]
Description: This hill trek leads to panoramic views of the entire city of Calgary. Wildlife, wildflowers, a medicine wheel and sweeping green grasses make it hard to believe all this is in the heart of the city. Meet Place: Park in an official Nose Hill Parking lot on 14 Street at Berkley Gate, NW Bathroom: […]
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 Buddist Stuppa. […]
Description: We'll travel alongside side streets through the Communities of Tuxedo and Mount Pleasant before soaking up some big nature in Confederation Park. Our return route leads us to Lina's Café for a hot drink (and tasty food!) Meet Place: Meet at the Winston Heights community association Bathrooms: None at the start Post-Walk Coffee Stop […]
Description: This hill trek leads to panoramic views of the entire city of Calgary. Meet Place: Park in an official Nose Hill Parking lot on John Laurie Blvd at Brisebois Dr., NW Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Lina's Italian Market Cafe
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 - bus […]
Description: We'll cross the Bow River and walk through Carburn Park to Beaverdam Flats Park and spectacular views from Lynnwood Ridge. Expect lots of wildlife, most notably deer in Carburn Park, pelicans in the spring, and abundant birdlife year-round. Meet Place: Sue Higgins Park, Deerfoot Trail, and Southland Drive official parking. Bathrooms: Yes, at the […]
Description: We’ll follow the Jackrabbit Trail as it skirts the Glenmore reservoir along a hidden wooded pathway with rolling hills. Meet Place: Park in the large official parking lot for South Glenmore Park at the intersection of 90th Avenue and 24th Street, SW. Leave 90 Avenue and turn left to get to the public parking […]
Description: Explore Calgary’s eclectic neighbourhoods! This relatively flat hike starts with a climb to a spectacular view of the Saddledome and the downtown core. Historic neighbourhoods, Chinatown, the Bow River, and some funky window shopping are all part of this walk. Meet Place: Meet at the intersection of 9 Street and 17 Ave, SE. Free street […]
Description: We'll walk along the pathways in Confederation Park and through the Festival of Lights in the Confederation Golf Course. Meet Place: Meet at the official parking for Confederation park on 10 St NW Bathrooms: Yes, in café
Description: We'll walk along neighhourhood streets to view Christmas Lights displays! Meet Place: Free street parking along neighbourhood streets. Bathrooms: No Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): none scheduled