Description: This hike has it all, starting in the forest before traversing a beautiful grassy meadow and then gaining elevation in the alpine as you climb to the ridge. The views are spectacular throughout the hike. The cupcake finish is the highlight! Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis Directions: This trailhead […]
Description: Hidden pathways, stairs and hills, river trails, interesting architecture, and some tasty post-hike treats to warm us up! Meet Place: Meet in the park at the corner of 30 Avenue and Roxboro Glen Road, SW. Free, no restrictions, parking on 30 Avenue and side streets. Bathroom: None Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Phil and Sebastian's […]
Description: This foothills trail dips and climbs through the forest. This is a nice gradual trail that is perfect as an introduction to hiking or as a warm-up for more difficult hikes. 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. […]
Meet Lori! Swing by Shelf Life Books to meet Lori and pick up a copy of her brand new book, Calgary's Best Bike Rides! Location: Shelf Life Books, 1302, 4 Street, SW, Calgary More about the book: Best-selling author Lori Beattie is back and this time she is connecting the city by bike. Pedal along […]
Description: We'll 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 walk the length of the Avenue in Forest Lawn and check out the variety of shops and restaurants. Meet Place: The parking lot at the escarpment […]
It's a bike party! Meet author Lori Beattie and get a signed copy of her new book, Calgary's Best Bike Rides at this celebration of biking in Calgary! Register directly with the Calgary Central Library here*! *If you are not from Calgary and therefore cannot register since you do not have a library card, just […]
Description: We'll connect four neighbourhoods on this urban walkabout. From South Calgary to hilly Bankview into Scarboro and a Mount Royal return. Meet Place: Our Daily Brett Café (free parking on side streets in the area) Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Our Daily Brett Café Covid vaccination mandatory: Vaccination is mandatory to walk/hike/snowshoe with Fit Frog. Please […]
Description: It's Lori's birthday so we'll hike for cupcakes! This scenic trail takes you to 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 […]
Meet Lori! Swing by Owl's Nest Books to meet Lori and pick up a copy of her brand new book, Calgary's Best Bike Rides! Location: Owl's Nest Books, Britannia Plaza, SW More about the book: Best-selling author Lori Beattie is back and this time she is connecting the city by bike. Pedal along the Bow […]
Description: A flat start on paved paths follows the Bow River. The wildflower-covered terrain becomes earthy and hilly as you climb to fantastic views of the Rockies and river valley. Meet Place: We meet at the official parking lot for Bowmont Natural Environment Park, NW Calgary. The east end parking lot is on 52 St., NW, […]
Meet Lori! Join Lori at Shelf Life Books where she will give a visual presentation featuring her NEW book, Calgary's Best Bike Rides! Space is limited and registration is required at www.shelflifebooks.ca or go to the Shelf Life Books Eventbrite page. Location: Shelf Life Books, 1302, 4 Street, SW, Calgary More about the book: Best-selling […]
Description: This scenic trail takes you through wildflowers meadows to breathtaking views of the front ranges, the Elbow River Valley, and the city of Calgary. 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. 66 from Hwy. 22 (Hwy. 22 becomes […]