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? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet […]
Description: We'll climb along a forested path to a series of lakes and big open views of surrounding peaks. Onward past the Robertson Glacier to a final climb to another valley where we'll enjoy our lunch. If snow is abundant this trail allows for lots of powdery off-trail exploration. Registration & Fees: 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 and then loop […]
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: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration […]
Description: We'll climb through treed slopes to wide-open powder and spectacular views of the Spray Lakes and mountain peaks. Onward along a forested path to Rummel Lake. If snow if abundant this trail allows for lots of powdery off-trail exploration. Meet Place: Meet at the Tim HOrton's, Hwy 40 and Hwy 1 intersection at 8 am […]
Description: We'll travel along neighbourhood side streets and onto the beautiful pathway network in Confederation Park. Meet Place: Meet outside of Weeds Café. There is a lot of free street parking in the area. Bathrooms: Yes (in café) Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Weeds Café
Meet Lori! Join Lori at the Friends of Fish Creek Park speaker series to get a visual tour of the best walks in and around Calgary. Lori's newest book, Calgary's Best Walks 3rd edition, features 95 walks, including 50 new walks. Her presentation celebrates the joy of exploring Calgary on foot and becoming a tourist in […]
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. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Scarboro Community Association Post-Walk Coffee Stop […]
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: 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? […]
Description: Join us for a wonderful beginner foothills summit hike close to Calgary. We'll head southwest of Calgary to the foothills near Millarville to hike to big views (we'll see the city!) atop Mesa Butte. This little summit hike is little known but so close to the city. A great one to add to your […]
Description: We'll start on the top of the Nose Hill Plateau, Calgary's highest point where panoramic views are your reward, and then continue on single-track trails that dip into aspen-filled coulees to Rockies views. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Park in an official Nose Hill Parking […]