Urban hike: Roxboro, Ramsay, Beltline murals, Maisie’s Cafe in Stampede Park, SW

Roxboro Park 2WGP+V2 Calgary, Alberta

Description: We'll Follow the hidden stairway into Roxboro Natural Park and climb to big views of downtown Calgary before walking into Erlton and heading up and over MacLeod Trail. Continuing into the quirky Ramsay where every twist and turn offers surprises. We'll soak up the view from the top of Scotsman's Hill before stopping for […]

Urban Hike: Bowness Park, Douglas Fir trail & Calgary Farmer’s Market, NW

Bowness Park 8900 48 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 2B2

Description: We’ll walk 10-12 km through Bowness Park to the Romeo and Juliet Douglas Fir Trail that follows wilderness pathways to the stairs to Greenwich and the Calgary's Farmer's Market where we'll head inside for a hot drink before navigating the Greenwich Mobile Home Park and Bowness side streets back to our starting point. Meet […]

Urban Hike: Riley Park, Sunnyside, McHugh Bluffs, Chinatown, Lil E café & the Peace Bridge, NW

Riley Park official parking lot, NW 30 8 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2N

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 stop for a mid-walk coffee at the popular Lil E café in the Ampersand building before looping back […]

Urban Hike: Glenmore Reservoir, Haysboro & Kingsland

South Glenmore Parking area west 3520 90 Ave SW Calgary, AB T2V 5B9 90 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2V 5B9, Canada

Description: We’ll follow the Glenmore reservoir pathway east before connecting to the neighbourhoods of Haysboro and Kingsland and then looping back to more reservoir walking on return. Meet Place: Park in the official parking lot called South Glenmore Parking Area West at Oakmount Drive and 90 Avenue, SW. Bathroom: Bathroom at trailhead Mid-Walk Coffee Stop […]

Calgary Walk: Sandy Beach and the Elbow River Pathway communities, SW

Sandy Beach park 1125 50 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 2V8

Description: We follow the Elbow River pathway to neighbourhood streets along Riverdale Avenue before navigating through Elbow Park, Roxboro, Erlton and Mission before and looping back to a tasty café stop. Meet Place: Meet at Sandy Beach Park Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): We may stop en route or after the walks. Many options are available on […]

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 […]

Urban Hike: Fish Creek Park, Chaparral, Lafarge Meadows, SE

Lafarge Meadows, Fish Creek Park VXHX+37 Calgary, Alberta

Description: We'll walk from Fish Creek Park across the Bow River to explore the Chinook Rotary wetlands near Cranston before looping back to big views from Chaparral. Meet Place: Park at the end of 194 Ave., SE, in the parking lot for Lafarge Meadows Bathrooms: no Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Crystie's Café

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 […]

Urban hike: Winston Heights, Mount Pleasant, Confederation Park & Lina’s Italian Café, NE/ NW

Winston Heights Community Association 520 27 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2A6

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 mid walk stop at Lina's Café for a hot drink (and tasty food!) Meet Place: Meet at the Winston Heights community association, of Edmonton Trail and […]

Calgary Walk: Ogden, Beaverdam Flats, Lynnwood views, SE

Ogden, George Moss Park, SE XXPW+VF Calgary, Alberta

Description: 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 aand then a climb to Lynnwood for stunning views of the Rockies, Bow River Valley and downtown. Expect pelican viewings in the spring and summer and abundant birdlife year-round. Meet Place: […]

Urban Hike: Bowness, Bowmont Waterfall Valley, Dale Hodges Wetlands and Cadence café, NW

Cadence Coffee 6407 Bowness Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3B 0E6

Description: We’ll hike 10+ km along from Bowness Road onto paved pathways, across a series of pedestrian bridges and onto the rolling single-track trails and boardwalks of Bowmont Natural Environment Park. The views of the Bow Valley and Rockies beyond are outstanding from the high points before we drop into Dale Hodges Park wetlands. A […]