Description: We’ll hike 10-12 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. Meet Place: Meet at Bowmont Park parking lot, Home Road and 52 St., NW Bathrooms: No, but bathrooms at the Botanical Gardens, halfway through the walk. […]
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: We'll walk neighbourhood side streets and unique front yard pathways as we navigate through Dover to International Avenue. We'll then travel around the world in 35 blocks as we walk the length of the Avenue in Forest Lawn and check out the variety of shops and restaurants. Meet Place: The parking lot at the escarpment […]
Description: We’ll hike 10-12 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. Meet Place: Meet at Bowmont Park parking lot, Home Road and 52 St., NW Bathrooms: No, but bathrooms at the Botanical Gardens, halfway through the walk. […]
Description: We'll walk from Fish Creek park across the Bow River to big views from the Douglasdale escarpment. A drop back to the river valley leads to the Mallard Point and a flat walk along the Bow River through Fish Creek Park. Meet Place: Park in an official Bow Valley Ranch Fish Creek Park parking […]
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 loop back along the Bow River Pathway and over the Peace Bridge. Meet Place: Meet at the official […]
Description: There are a few wonderful walks that we can do from Confederation Park. We'll travel along the pathways in Confederation Park and into the surrounding neighbourhoods. Meet Place: Meet at the Confederation park official parking lot on 10 St NW, just north of 23 Ave on the west side of 10th (near Rosemont Community […]
Description: Explore Calgary’s eclectic neighbourhood! The hike starts along the Bow River Pathway and travel 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 final stop at Good News Café or Heritage Coffee Roasters for those who have time […]
Description: We’ll walk about 10-12 km from South Calgary, through Mount Royal, and along 4 Street in Mission before following the Elbow River Pathway as we loop back to our starting point. Meet Place: Meet at Our Daily Brett Café Bathrooms: Yes, at café Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Our Daily Brett
Description: Hidden pathways, stairs, and hills, river trails, interesting architecture, amazing views from multiple escarpments including overlooking Stampede Park from Scotsman's Hill and some tasty post-hike treats to warm us up! Meet Place: Meet in the park at the corner of 30 Avenue and Roxboro Glen Road, SW. Free, no restrictions, parking on 30 Avenue […]
Description: Traveling quiet tree-lined side-streets past pop-bottle stucco homes, we'll follow river trails, past the zoo and then north along Nose Creek before heading in Renfrew and navigating side streets to escarpment trails where we'll enjoy the fantastic city centre views. You can expect a mix of narrow side trails, stairs, hills, and sidewalk trekking. […]
Description: We’ll walk through Montgomery, the University District, past wetlands, into Parkdale, and return along the Bow River Pathway to Bowness Road. Meet Place: Meet at Bowmont Park parking lot, Home Road and 52 St., NW Bathrooms: Bathrooms at Bowmont Park meet place and in cafés in University District Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Fringe Café […]