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 […]
Description: We'll walk through the east end of Fish Creek park to escarpment views from Parkland and then back to the valley and along Fish Creek. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee options. Meet Place: Park in an official Bow Valley Ranch Fish Creek Park […]
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: […]
Description: We'll hike the neighbourhoods, river trails, and the High Line Trail trail in Canmore. We'll walk along the Bow River towards the Three Sisters mountain ranges before walking the Highline Trail. We'll stop in downtown Canmore for a coffee post-hike if you have time. Bring lunch for the hike and we will eat along […]
Walk with Lori! Join Lori Beattie, best-selling author of Calgary’s Best Walks for a FREE guided 6-7 km city walk with hills. You’ll connect neighbourhoods, parks, pathways, and hidden stairways while chatting with interesting people from around the city and the world. Grab signed copies of Lori's guidebooks Calgary's Best Walks 2025 3rd edition and Calgary's […]
Description: Join us for the last day at the top of the world! The Highwood Pass closes on Dec. 1 so we'll enjoy the final day snowshoeing a forested path before entering a spectacular cirque with big views all around. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and […]
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: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for […]
Description: We'll walk along neighhourhood streets to view impressive Christmas Lights displays in Mount Royal and Elbow Park. Meet Place: Meet outside of the Giuffre Library. Bathrooms: Yes, bathrooms in the library
Description: We travel the side streets of Altadore to the Elbow River Valley. Single-track trails lead to the river and stunning views of the cliffs above before we reach the dam. It is covered in frozen waterfalls. We'll take the stairs to the lookout on top of the Dam and tehn travel through the neighbourhood […]
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 options Meet Place: See map […]
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. Registration & Fees: Want to join […]
Description: We'll climb through treed slopes to wide-open powder at Warspite tarn followed by some powder exploration and amazing views of and spectacular views of Mount Black Prince. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. Distance/Length: Rated (MOD), 10 km + 300 meters elevation gain: 4 hours on trail. […]