Description: We'll climb along a forested path to big open views of surrounding peaks, including Mount Chester. Onward to Chester Lake and beyond to the Elephant Rocks. If snow if abundant this trail allows for lots of powdery off-trail exploration. Meet Place: Shell station at COP Directions: We'll meet in Calgary and carpool or you can […]
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 paths and Weaselhead wilderness trails along the Elbow River. Meet Place: Park in the large official parking lot for South Glenmore Park at the intersection of 90th Avenue […]
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. Want to join […]
Description: This walk starts in North Glenmore Park and follows the paved path along the top of the escarpment, looking west to the Rockies. We'll soon enter the Weaselhead trail network, a mix of dirt trails and boardwalks. This is a full-on nature immersion. Meet Place: Meet at the Weaselhead Parking Lot, 37 St. and […]
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 before stopping for […]
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: We’ll walk 10-12 km through Bowness Park to the Romeo and Juliet Douglas Fir Trail that follows wilderness pathways to the stairs to Greenwich and the Calgary's Farmer's Market where we'll head inside for a hot drink before navigating the Greenwich Mobile Home Park and Bowness side streets back to our starting point. Meet […]
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 stop for a mid-walk coffee at the popular Lil E café in the Ampersand building before looping back […]
Description: We’ll follow the Glenmore reservoir pathway east before connecting to the neighbourhoods of Haysboro and Kingsland and then looping back to more reservoir walking on return. Meet Place: Park in the official parking lot called South Glenmore Parking Area West at Oakmount Drive and 90 Avenue, SW. Bathroom: Bathroom at trailhead Mid-Walk Coffee Stop […]
The Event Movement for All: Exploring Age and Culture in Exercise January 28th, 2025 11am-1pm, Mount Royal University, Lincoln Park Room, J301 The MRU Intergenerational Speaker Series (IGSS) event will delve into the profound benefits of physical activity across generations and cultures. Our featured speaker, Lori Beattie, will provide valuable insights into how walking and bikiing Calgary […]
Description: We’ll walk through green spaces mixed with escarpment viewpoints alongside impressive homes. Creativity and quirkiness provide interest! Meet Place: Meet outside Made by Marcus Ice cream shop. Bathroom: None at the walk start. Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Pocket Coffee or another along 19 Street
Description: We'll cross the Bow River and walk through Carburn Park to Beaverdam Flats Park and spectacular views from Lynnwood Ridge. Expect lots of wildlife, most notably deer in Carburn Park, pelicans in the spring, and abundant birdlife year-round. Meet Place: Sue Higgins Park, Deerfoot Trail, and Southland Drive official parking. Bathrooms: Yes, at the […]