Description: A flat start on paved paths follows the Bow River. The rolling terrain becomes earthy and hilly as you climb to fantastic views of the Rockies and river valley and into Waterfall Valley. Meet Place: We meet at the official parking lot for Bowmont Natural Environment Park, NW Calgary. The east end parking lot is […]
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 […]
Meet Lori! Join me at Owl's Nest Books for a slide show presentation party as I launch my NEW BOOK, Calgary's Best Walks 3rd edition, with 95 walks including 50 NEW WALKS. When and where: March 27 at 7 pm at Owl's Nest Books, Britannia Plaza, SW, Check out the event here: https://www.owlsnestbooks.com/events/44577 More about […]
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 loop back along the Bow River Pathway and over the Peace Bridge. Meet Place: Meet at the official […]
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 14 St at 64 Ave., NW […]
Meet author Lori Beattie! Join the Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation at Glenbow Ranch Provinicial Park for a slide show presentation featuring walks in Lori's new book, Calgary's Best Walks 3rd edition, with 95 walks including 50 NEW WALKS. Lori will delve into why WALKING AND BIKING, being self-propelled, leads to community, connection, health and, happiness! […]
Description: Hidden pathways, stairs and hills, river trails, interesting architecture, and some tasty post-hike treats to warm us up! Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Meet outside the cafe, Our Daily Brett. Lots of street parking and many bus routes along 14 Street (#7 and #22) Bathroom: […]
Meet Lori! Join me at Shelf Life Books for a slide show presentation party as I launch my NEW BOOK, Calgary's Best Walks 3rd edition, with 95 walks including 50 NEW WALKS. When and where: April 8 at 7 pm at Shelf Life Books, 4 Street and 13 Avenue, SW. Event link: https://shelflifebooks.ca/events/2217220250408 More about […]
Description: We’ll hike 10+ km along from Bowness Road onto paved pathways, across a series of pedestrian bridges and onto the rolling single-track trails and boardwalks of Bowmont Natural Environment Park. The views of the Bow Valley and Rockies beyond are outstanding from the high points before we drop into Dale Hodges Park wetlands. A […]
Meet Alberta authors, Lori Beattie and Dale Leckie! Join us at Indigo Spirit in downtown Calgary for a book signing. Get your copy of Lori's new book Calgary's Best Walks 3rd edition, with 95 walks including 50 NEW WALKS and Calgary's Best Bike Rides so you can enjoy self-propelled local adventures all summer long. Check […]
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: 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 […]