Description: We'll explore the neighbourhoods of Ogden and Lynnwood before walking along the escarpment that offers up Rockies views and overlooks the Bow River and downtown. Single track trails behind stunning homes lead to hidden pathways that we'll follow to the Bow River Pathway, before we cross to the west side of the river and […]
Description: The walls have become canvases in Connaught, Sunalta and, 17 Ave SW. We'll search out the colourful artwork down back alleys and along sidestreets. We'll loop back along the Elbow River to hidden stairways and big views from Mount Royal. Meet Place: Meet in Scarboro at the Scarboro Community Centre on 14 Ave at […]
Description: We'll navigate side stress through Elbow Park and along the Elbow River Pathway before looping back for a big views finish from Britannia and River Park. Meet Place: South Calgary Community Association Bathroom: port-a-potty Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Le Comptoir by Francois
Description: Horsethief Canyon is the rarely marvelled gem in this prehistoric playground. It's a 10-kilometre jaunt up quiet Highway 838 (the North Dinosaur Trail), northwest of the region's Royal Tyrrell Museum. A descent in the canyon leads us into the land of strange outcrops of rock that are a kaleidoscope of geology and history, a […]
Description: Load up your backpack and join us on this hiking training session where we'll climb the stairs to the Nose Hill Plateau, Calgary's highest point where panoramic views are your reward, and then continue on single-track trails that dip into aspen-filled coulees, past spring wildflowers to Rockies views. Want to join us? Scroll down […]
Walk with Lori! Join Lori Beattie, best-selling author of Calgary’s Best Walks for a guided 6-7 km city walk with hills. You’ll connect neighbourhoods, parks, pathways, and hidden stairways while chatting with interesting people from around the city and the world. Grab signed copies of Lori's guidebooks Calgary's Best Walks and Calgary's Best Bike Rides. […]
Description: We’ll hike 10+ km along a mix of paved pathways into the rolling single-track trails and boardwalks of Bowmont Natural Environment Park and Dale Hodegs Park. Waterfall Valley is a highlight on this hilly trek that offers amazing views of the Bow View and the Rockies. Want to join us? Scroll down to the […]
Description: We’ll walk along a mix of neighbourhood side-streets to the spectacular views from the Cambrian Heights followed by green space walking in Highland Park. Meet Place: Park in the official parking lot for Confederation Park at 30 Ave and 7 St NW Bathrooms: YES Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Ola Luna bakery café
Walk with Lori! Join Lori Beattie, best-selling author of Calgary’s Best Walks for a guided 6-7 km city walk with hills. You’ll connect neighbourhoods, parks, pathways, and hidden stairways while chatting with interesting people from around the city and the world. Grab signed copies of Lori's guidebooks Calgary's Best Walks and Calgary's Best Bike Rides. […]
Description: We’ll follow the Jackrabbit Trail as it skirts the Glenmore reservoir along a hidden wooded pathway with rolling hills. Meet Place: Park in the large official parking lot for South Glenmore Park at the intersection of 90th Avenue and 24th Street, SW. Leave 90 Avenue and turn left to get to the public parking […]
Description: We’ll hike 10+ km along some rolling and some steep single-track trails with views of the Bow River. Looping back we'll follow the ravines into Browser Valley before climbing to Valley Ridge paved paths and neighbourhood trails. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Meet at the […]
Walk with Lori! Join Lori Beattie, best-selling author of Calgary’s Best Walks for a guided 6-7 km city walk with hills. You’ll connect neighbourhoods, parks, pathways, and hidden stairways while chatting with interesting people from around the city and the world. Grab signed copies of Lori's guidebooks Calgary's Best Walks and Calgary's Best Bike Rides. […]