Description: Traveling quiet tree-lined side streets past pop-bottle stucco homes we’ll climb to escarpment trails and enjoy fantastic city centre views from Tom Campbell’s Hill. You can expect a mix of narrow side trails, stairs, hills, and sidewalk trekking. The Stampede Breakfast runs from 10-3 pm so we can stop by at the end of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Description: The trail to Lillian Lake and the Galatea Lakes follows a forested trail alongside Galatea Creek, crisscrossing bridges until Lillian Lake comes into view. The 1 km climb to Galatea Lake is steep and follows rocky slopes before descending to Galatea Lake. NOTE: Assuming the weather is good (not raining) there is an option […]
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. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options. Meet Place: Park and meet outside the Farmer's Leaf Market Café in the Sheridan Mall Bathrooms: No Post-Walk Coffee Stop […]
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 […]
Description: Burstall Pass trail winds through forests and willow flats near the Burstall Lakes then climbs to alpine meadows. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee options. Meet Place: SEE MAP below: Shell Station, Hwy 1 at Bowfort Road Directions to trailhead: Burstall Pass trailhead is located […]
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. We'll travel through Union Cemetary and into Reader Rock Gardens. Quirky Ramsay, where every twist and turn offers surprises, is next on the list. We'll soak […]
Description: Join Lori Beattie, Calgary’s Best Walks, for a walking tour with a nod to some historical influencers: W. Reader, W. Pearce, and the Livingstons. This 6-7 km, fast-paced walk will include a mix of gravel trails, uneven terrain, paved paths, and sidewalks as we move through the Elbow River Valley Sandy Beach Park, Glenmore […]
Description: A meandering trail leads to a waterfall, unique rock outcrops, rugged cliff bands, and an open alpine valley. A steep rocky slope leads to Buller Pass where spectacular views of Ribbon Lake and Mount Assiniboine are achieved. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee options. […]
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 Buddhist Stuppa. […]
Description: Explore Calgary’s eclectic neighbourhoods! This relatively flat hike starts with a climb to a spectacular view of the Saddledome and the downtown core. Historic neighbourhoods, the Bow River, and some funky window shopping are all part of this walk. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the registration and fee options […]