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
Description: This urban walk leads to panoramic views of the entire city of Calgary from Calgary's highest point. Nose Hill Park is 11 square km of sweeping grasses, aspen-filled coulees, wildlife, and colourful wildflowers from Spring through Fall. Meet Place: Park in an official Nose Hill Parking lot on Shaganappi Trail at Edgemont Blvd. Bathroom: […]
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 […]
Description: This scenic trail takes you to meadows of wildflowers and breathtaking views of the front ranges. We’ll hike beyond Jumpingpound Summit along grassy slopes to big views and our lunch spot. Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 minute drive from Calgary. Access Hwy. […]
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. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Meet at Bowmont Park parking lot, Home Road and 52 St., NW […]
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: We'll cross the Bow River and follow single-track trails into Carburn Park where birdlife is abundant. We'll limb to Lynnwood for stunning views of the Rockies, Bow River Valley and downtown. Neighbourhood streets and single-track trails behind homes lead to hidden pathways that we'll follow to the Bow River Pathway, into Beaverdam Flats Park […]