Description: The walls have become canvases in Connaught, 17 Avenue, Victoria Park, and downtown Calgary. We'll search out the colourful artwork down back alleys and along sidestreets. Meet Place: Meet in Scarboro at the Scarboro Community Centre on 14 Ave at 17 St SW. Take the LRT to Sunalta Station or park for free along […]
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 walk from Altadore to the Glenmore Reservoir pathway and through North Glenmore Park before looping back through Garrison the a refreshing finish at one of the many great cafés with patios. Meet Place: Meet at Neighbour Coffee Bathrooms: Yes, at café Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Comptoir by Francois or Neighbour Coffee
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 […]
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: 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 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: 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 […]