Fit Frog Adventures

Urban Hike: Bowmont Park and Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs, NW
2025-06-03 09:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-09 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Edmonton) | Bowmont EAST End, NW, 3RJM+5P Calgary, Alberta
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.
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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.
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
The Fringe cafe

Urban Hike: Fish Creek Park, Bow Valley Ranch- Douglasdale escarpment, SE
2025-06-10 09:00 - 11:30 | Bow Valley Ranch, Fish Creek Park, 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2J 6T5
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.
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Meet Place:
Park in an official Bow Valley Ranch Fish Creek Park parking lot on Bow Bottom Trail, SE. Park in the first parking lot that you come to near the Visitor Centre.
Bathrooms:
There are bathrooms in the visitor centre at the start of the walk.
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Italian Centre Cafe

Urban Hike: Fish Creek Park Lafarge Meadows, Rotary Wetlands, Cranston ridge, Chaparral, SE
2025-07-20 09:00 - 11:30 | Lafarge Meadows, Fish Creek Park, VXHX+37 Calgary, Alberta
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 Ave., SE in Chaparrel (Fish Creek Park Lafarge meadows)
Bathrooms:
No, but gas stations along 194 Ave
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Crystie’s Café

Urban Hike: Bowness Park, Douglas Fir trail & Calgary Farmer's Market, NW
2025-08-03 09:00 - 11:30 | 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 Place:
Meet at Bowness Park. Park near the entrance and we’ll meet outside the restaurant called “Seasons of Bowness Park”
Bathrooms:
Yes
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Calgary’s Farmer’s Market mid-walk

Urban Hike: Glenmore Reservoir & Weaselhead
2025-09-13 09:00 - 11:30 | 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 boardwalk and continue along a mix of single-track trails and paved pathway as we circumnavigate the Glenmore reservoir.
Meet Place:
Meet at the Weaselhead Parking Lot, 37 St. and 66 Ave., SW
Bathrooms:
There are port-a-potty bathrooms at the trailhead.
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Café du Parc in North Glenmroe Park

Urban Hike: Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, NW
2025-09-30 09:00 - 11:30 | Glenbow Ranch, NW, Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, 255001 Glenbow Rd, Cochrane, AB T4C 0B7
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, and breathtaking landscapes.
Meet Place:
The official parking lot for Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park. Access to the Park is from Glenbow Road, off of Highway 1A. The Park is 34 km west of downtown Calgary and 5 km east of Cochrane. Park in the official parking lot at the end of Glenbow Road.
Bathrooms:
Yes, bathrooms at the trailhead
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
None, but bring some snacks or lunch for a post-walk picnic stop with views of the Rockies

Urban Hike: Patterson, Cougar Ridge, Paskapoo Slopes, SW
2025-10-14 09:00 - 11:30 | Cougar Ridge Meet place, 3R92+4M Calgary, Alberta
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.
Registration & Fees
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Meet Place:
We’ll meet at the intersection of 77 St and Cougar Ridge Drive. This is near the Calgary International French School. Free street parking.
Bathroom:
None at the walk start.

Urban Hike: Bowness, Bowmont Park, Waterfall Valley, Dale Hodges Park, NW
2025-10-21 09:00 - 11:30 | Bowness Library, 6532 Bowness Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3B 0E8
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:
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Meet Place:
Meet outside the Bowness Library
Bathrooms:
At Cadence Café near the library
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Cadence Coffee

Urban Hike: Greenwood, Romeo & Juliet Trail & Bowness Park, Bowness Calgary Farmer's Market, NW
2025-11-02 09:00 - 11:30 | Analog Cafe Calgary’s Farmer’s Market WEST, 55 Greenbriar Dr NW #130, Calgary, AB T3B 5N4
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.
Bathrooms:
Yes, in Farmer’s Market or Analog
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Calgary’s Farmer’s Market

Urban Hike: Beltline & Elbow River Pathway: murals, hidden stairways, and big views, SW
2025-11-11 09:00 - 11:30 | Cafe Beano, 1613 9 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1E1
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 River and continuing through Elbow Park and Mount Royal to more hidden stairs and escarpment paths with fantastic views.
Registration & Fees:
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Meet Place:
Meet outside Caffe Beano, 9 Street and 16 Ave, SW (free street parking on Stat Holidays, like Remembrance Day)
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Caffe Beano (or another cafe along 17 Ave)

Urban Hike: Pearce Estates, Inglewood, Ramsay, Café stop, Bow River RiverWalk, SE
2025-11-18 09:00 - 11:30 | 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.
Registration & Fees:
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Meet Place:
Meet the official parking lot for Pearce Estate Park, 1440- 17 A St SE
Bathrooms:
Yes
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Many options! Apprentice, Gravity, Canela Vegan Café or another café along the route

Urban hike: Winston Heights, Mount Pleasant, Confederation Park & Lina's Italian Café, NE/ NW
2025-12-02 09:00 - 11:30 | 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!)
Registration & Fees:
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Meet Place:
Meet at the Winston Heights community association, of Edmonton Trail and 27 Avenue NE
Bathrooms:
None at the start
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Lina’s Supermarket Cafe

Urban Hike: Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, NW
2026-02-08 09:00 - 11:30 | Glenbow Ranch, NW, Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, 255001 Glenbow Rd, Cochrane, AB T4C 0B7
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, and breathtaking landscapes.
Meet Place:
The official parking lot for Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park. Access to the Park is from Glenbow Road, off of Highway 1A. The Park is 34 km west of downtown Calgary and 5 km east of Cochrane. Park in the official parking lot at the end of Glenbow Road.
Bathrooms:
Yes, bathrooms at the trailhead
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
None, but bring some snacks, lunch and a thermos of something hot for a post-walk picnic stop with views of the Rockies

Urban Hike: Fish Creek Park, Bow Valley Ranch- Douglasdale escarpment, SE
2026-02-15 09:00 - 11:30 | Bow Valley Ranch, Fish Creek Park, 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2J 6T5
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.
Want to join us?
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Meet Place:
Park in an official Bow Valley Ranch Fish Creek Park parking lot on Bow Bottom Trail, SE. Park in the first parking lot that you come to near the Visitor Centre.
Bathrooms:
There are bathrooms in the visitor centre at the start of the walk.
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Conrerstone Music Café

Urban Hike: Pearce Estates, Inglewood, Ramsay, Bow River RiverWalk, SE
2026-03-01 09:00 - 11:30 | 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, St. Patrick’s Island and travel the eclectic Ramsay side-streets to big Rockies views atop Scotsman’s Hill.
Registration & Fees:
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Meet Place:
Meet the official parking lot for Pearce Estate Park, 1440- 17 A St SE
Bathrooms:
Yes
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Many options along 9 Ave include Gravity, Canela Vegan Café or another café along the route

Calgary Walk: Scarboro, Bankview, South Calgary, Mount Royal, Connaught, SW
2026-03-17 09:00 - 10:30 | Scarboro Community Centre, 1737 14 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0W5
Description:
We’ll connect four neighbourhoods on this urban walkabout. From Scarboro we’ll walk uphill through Bankview to great views of the downtown. We’ll cross into South Calgary and Mount Royal and loop back through the Beltine.
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Meet Place:
Scarboro Community Association
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Caffe Beano or another along 17 Ave

Urban Hike: Greenwood, Romeo & Juliet Trail & Bowness Park, Bowness Calgary Farmer's Market, NW
2026-03-21 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-12 09:00 - 11:30 | Analog Cafe Calgary’s Farmer’s Market WEST, 55 Greenbriar Dr NW #130, Calgary, AB T3B 5N4
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.
Registration & Fees:
Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee options.
Meet Place:
Meet outside of the ANALOG COFFEE beside the Calgary’s Farmer’s Market.
Bathrooms:
Yes, in Farmer’s Market or Analog
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Calgary’s Farmer’s Market

Urban hike: Winston Heights, Nose Creek Pathway, Renfrew & Lina's Italian Café, NE/ NW
2026-03-24 09:00 - 11:30 | Winston Heights Community Association, 520 27 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2A6
Description:
We’ll travel alongside Winston Heights side streets to the Nose Creek Pathway before looping back through Renfrew and Tuxedo where we’ll have the option to stop at Lina’s Italian Café for a hot drink (and tasty food!) or to keep on walking back to your starting point.
Registration & Fees:
Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee options.
Meet Place:
Meet at the Winston Heights community association, just off Edmonton Trail and 27 Avenue NE
Bathrooms:
None at the start
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Lina’s Supermarket Cafe

Urban Hike: Confederation Park, Brentwood, Nose Hill, North Haven, Cambrian Heights, NW
2026-04-12 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-21 09:00 - 11:30 | Confederation Park 30 Ave and 7 St NW, 3WHC+R4 Calgary, Alberta
Description:
We’ll travel through Confederation Park before connecting to Brentwood and crossing to Nose Hill Park. Great views of the Rockies and the downtown core are the reward as we climb to the top of Nose Hill Park, Calgary’s highest point. We’ll continue to the Medicine Wheel before we descend to the tunnel under 14 Street into North Haven. A mix of paved paths and sidewalks connect us to the communities of Highwood and Cambrian Heights.
Meet Place:
Meet at the Confederation park official parking lot on 7 St NW
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Ola Luna Bakeshop Cafe or Haven House Cafe

Urban Hike: Fish Creek Park, Bow Valley Ranch- Douglasdale escarpment, SE
2026-04-28 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-25 09:00 - 11:30 | Bow Valley Ranch, Fish Creek Park, 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2J 6T5
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.
Want to join us?
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Meet Place:
Park in an official Bow Valley Ranch Fish Creek Park parking lot on Bow Bottom Trail, SE. Park in the first parking lot that you come to near the Visitor Centre.
Bathrooms:
There are bathrooms in the visitor centre at the start of the walk.
Post-Walk Picnic + cafe (Optional):
Bring a picnic! We’ll picnic near Annie’s cafe so you can grab any other food or drinks that you might like.

Urban hike: Carburn Park, Bow River, Beaverdam Flats, Ogden, SE
2026-05-16 09:00 - 11:30 | Carburn Park, XXFF+CH Calgary, Alberta
Description:
We’ll travel through birding hotspot, Carburn Park, along the Bow River to Beaverdam Flats Park before entering the historic neighbourhood of Ogden. Single-track trails behind stunning homes lead to hidden pathways and stunning views of the Bow River, the Rockies and downtown Calgary.
Registration & Fees:
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Meet Place:
Carburn Park official parking lot
Bathrooms:
Yes
Post-Walk Picnic (Optional):
Bring your lunch and we’ll find a picnic table to enjoy something tasty and the big nature of Carburn Park.

Urban Hike: Altadore, Sandy Beach, Britannia, Stanley Park, SW
2026-05-26 09:00 - 11:30 | Neighbour Coffee, Altadore, 2V9X+8V Calgary, Alberta
Description:
We’ll follow the Elbow River Pathway through neighbourhoods and along the Elbow River Pathway before navigating sidestreets for the big view finish from River Park.
Meet Place:
Meet outside of Neighbour Coffee in Altadore
Bathroom:
port-a-potty
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Neighbour Coffee

Urban Hike: Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs, Dale Hodges Wetlands and Bowmont Park, NW
2026-06-23 09:00 - 11:30 | Bowmont EAST End, NW, 3RJM+5P Calgary, Alberta

Urban Hike: Sandy Cross Conservation area Wildflowers & picnic
2026-07-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Sandy Cross Conservation Area, 194001 160 St W, 20, AB T1S 4K9
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 colourful wildflowers.
NOTE: No dogs allowed at Sandy Cross and there is a $10 fee per car to park at Sandy Cross (carpooling might be an option arranged for those interested).
Bring a packed lunch as we’ll find a beautiful spot to sit and indulge post walk.
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Meet Place:
Sandy Cross Conservation Area
Directions:
Sandy Cross: Hwy 22x south of Calgary at 160 Street. Drive to the end of 160 St and park in the official parking lot.
Distance/Length:
10 km + 200 meters elevation gain
*Please see the drop menu below for an explanation of ratings

Urban Hike: Cochrane Ranche & neighbourhood hike + market cafe
2026-07-19 09:00 - 11:30 | Cochrane Farmer’s Leaf Market Cafe, 118 1 Ave, Cochrane, AB T4C 1A4
Description:
We’ll explore Cochrane pathways, parks and neighbourhoods and the Historic Cochrane Ranch trails. A post-hike market cafe stop is the big finish.
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Meet Place:
Park and meet outside the Farmer’s Leaf Market Café in the Sheridan Mall
Bathrooms:
No
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Farmers’ Leaf Market Cafe

Urban Hike: Britannia, Windsor Park, Bel Aire, Glenmore Dam trails, Sandy Beach, SW
2026-08-30 09:00 - 10:30 | Britannia Dr at 48 Ave SW, 4732 Britannia Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1J7
Description:
We’ll connect the neighbourhoods of Britannia, Elboya, Windsor Park and Bel-Aire before taking a chalkboard mural pathway to the Glenmore Reservoir. I’ll show you a primo picnic spot on a secret pathway overlooking the Elbow River and Glenmore Dam before we cross the Dam and follow the single-tack trails along the Elbow River below the Dam. Stunning views of downtown and the river change to Rockies views as we climb the slopes from the river Valley back to our starting point.
Registration & Fees:
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Meet Place:
Meet at the corner of 48 Ave and Britannia Dr., SW. Lots of free street parking along 48 Ave (Britannia Dr may be limited to 2 hours). Bus #3 travels along Elbow Drive.
Bathrooms:
Yes, in Sunterra or Lina’s
Cafe stop (optional):
Lina’s Italian Market
