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 […]
JOIN US! Join us as we kick off the Jane’s Walk 2026 Festival, with a preview of the festival and an exclusive panel discussion featuring Lori Beattie (Author of Calgary’s Best Walks), Jeremy Klaszus (of Sprawl Calgary), and Lauren Wren (@walking_yyc on Instagram) discussing the power of walking and storytelling in our city. When and […]
Walk with Lori! Celebrate the joy of walking with Lori Beattie, intrepid urban explorer and author of Calgary's Best Walks. Discover how Lori moves through the city, connecting communities on foot and searching out folk art, little libraries, big views, hidden stairways and conversations. What is a "Janes Walk"? Jane’s Walk is an annual festival […]
Description: We'll walk along neighhourhood streets past blossoming cherry trees and beautiful homes, along the Elbow River Pathway to hidden stairways and pathways that lead to spectacular views. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Meet on Britannia Drive at 49 Ave (see map below). This is just […]
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. Meet Place: Meet outside Bridgeland Market. Lots of free parking on side streets or take transit - […]
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: Big views are what you'll see first as we walk along the escarpment looking out over the Bow River, Calgary's downtown, and the Rockies. We'll then 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 […]
Description: We'll hike the up and over the popular Prairie Mountain (new switchback trail completed in the summer of 2023) hiking trail. A steady climb leads to breathtaking views of the front ranges, the Elbow River Valley, and the city of Calgary. We'll loop down to connect to the Prairie Creek trail for a rolling, […]
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: Want to join us? Scroll down to the […]
Description: This hilly trek travels through North Haven, under 14 Street through a mural-covered tunnel to Nose Hill Park. We'll climb to panoramic views of the entire city of Calgary from atop Calgary's highest point. Wildlife, Rockies views and hundred's types of flowering plants make it hard to believe all this is in the heart […]
Description: Wildflowers and views! We'll climb a forested path along the Pack Trail Coulee a grassy pass between the Bull Creek Hills and Holy Cross Mountain. We'll climb some more before dipping into a forest and beginning our final accent to the top of the Bull Creek Hills. We will do a portion of the […]
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