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 […]
Description: We'll connect the neighbourhoods of Britannia, Elboya, Windsor Park and Bel-Aire before taking a chalkboard mural pathway to the Glenmore Reservoir. I'll show you a primo picnic spot on a secret pathway overlooking the Elbow River and Glenmore Dam before we cross the Dam and follow the single-tack trails along the Elbow River below […]
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 to the popular Elbow Lake and beyond to the beautiful, peaceful, and rarely-visited Rae Lake. We'll check out Edworthy Falls en route to Rae Lake, which is nestled below the north end of Mt. Rae and the east of Tombstone Pass and surrounded by golden larch trees in the fall. Meet Place: Shell […]
Join Lori and MLA Nagwan Al-Guneid Hosted Nagwan Al-Guneid, MLA for Calgary-Glenmore, this FREE family-friendly gathering invites you to Walk or Bike a section of the Glenmore Reservoir path. Lori will lead a guided 3.5 km walk along the reservoir pathway and into surrounding neighbourhoods. This is a family-friendly walking and biking event/. Everyone is […]
Description: We’ll follow the Jackrabbit Trail as it skirts the Glenmore reservoir along a hidden wooded pathway with rolling hills. We'll continue along a mix of paved and gravel pathways through the Weaselhead trail system. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee options. Meet Place: Park […]
Description: This stunning hike to Chester Lake is followed by a climb past the Elephant Rocks to Three Lakes Valley, where fossils, more larch trees and stunning views await! Meet Place: Shell Station on Hwy 1 at COP (see map below) Directions: Hwy 1 (Trans Canada) west to Hwy 40. Continue along Hwy 40 to the […]