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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
