Description: We'll walk from Fish Creek Park along the Bow River to big views from Chaparral. A drop back to the river valley leads to Wolf Willow and an optional stop at Crystie's Cafe before we loop along the Bow River through Fish Creek Park's Lafarge meadows. Meet Place: Meet at the end of 194 […]
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 […]
Description: We'll head southwest of Calgary to the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area (ASCCA); a 4,800-acre day-use habitat conservation area and nocturnal preserve. We'll hike for a few hours along the maze of trails and soak up the spectacular Rockies views and the spectacular fall colours. There is a $10 fee per car to […]
Description: We’ll hike 10+ km along a mix of paved pathways into the rolling trails of Bowmont Natural Environment Park and into the spectacular Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Meet at Bowmont Park parking lot, Home Road and 52 St., NW […]
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 boardwalk and continue along a mix of single-track trails and paved pathway as we circumnavigate the Glenmore reservoir. […]
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, […]
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 hike 10+ km along a mix of paved pathways into the rolling single-track trails and boardwalks of Bowmont Natural Environment Park and Dale Hodges Park. Waterfall Valley is a highlight on this hilly trek that offers amazing views of the Bow View and the Rockies. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll […]
Description: We’ll walk 10-12 km through Greenwood Mobile Home Park to the Romeo and Juliet Douglas Fir Trail, along the Bow River through Bowness Park and into eclectic Bowness where we'll navigate side streets and pathways back to the Calgary's Farmer's Market. Meet Place: Meet outside of the ANALOG COFFEE beside the Calgary's Farmer's Market. […]
Description: We follow the colour of murals in the Beltline as we navigate to the Elbow River. A mix of paved pathways, hidden stairs, and single track paths lead into neighbourhoods like Erlton and Parkhill. We'll then descend along wilderness paths to Stanley Park, along the paved pathway and Riverdale Avenue, before crossing the Elbow […]
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. Registration & Fees: […]
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!) Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for […]