Description: This scenic trail takes you along a forested path to meadows of wildflowers and breathtaking views of the front ranges and the city of Calgary. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Dawson Trailhead in Sibbald Flats Area of Kananaskis off Hwy 1 west: Hwy 68 to Powderface Road (Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/pDxAsQkqyQko56DEA) Distance/Length: Rated (MOD/INT)*, […]
Description: We’ll climb and descend a mix of stairs and single-track trails through a Douglas Fir Forest to views of the Bow RiverValley. If the trail is wet or muddy, we'll avoid some challenging sections if muddy, and instead walk through Wildwood and soak up some homes and gardens before connecting to the Douglas Fir […]
Meet Lori! Join author Lori Beattie for a visual presentation featuring her NEW book, Calgary's Best Bike Rides! Books will be for sale at the event. Space is limited, please register here with the library. Location: Nose Hill Library, Calgary, register here: Calgary Library Programs More about the book: Best-selling author Lori Beattie is back […]
Description: This is a spectacular, CHALLENGING scramble/hike & ridge walk that offers the hiker panoramic views of the Spray Lakes Valley and Banff National Park. You'll be able to see Mount Assiniboine on a clear day. YOU MUST BE COMFORTABLE with rocky terrain, exposure, using your hands to climb and balance at times, and steep […]
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. Meet Place: Shell at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. Distance/Length: Rated (MOD/INT), 12 km […]
Meet Lori! Swing by the Farmers & Makers Market at CSpace in Marda Loop to meet Lori and get your signed copy* of both of her books, Calgary's Best Walks and her brand new book, Calgary's Best Bike Rides! Buy a set of Lori’s books and save 10%! Calgary’s Best Walks guidebook: 45 urban jaunts […]
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: We’ll walk about 10-12 km 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): Vintage coffee
Description: We’ll walk along a mix of neighbourhood side-streets to the spectacular views from the Edgemont Hills. A paved pathway into the Edgemont Ravines leads us to wetlands. Meet Place: Park in the official parking lot at the intersection of Edgemont Hill and Edgemont Drive, NW (just off John Laurie Blvd.) The official parking lot […]
Description: The trail to Lillian Lake, Galatea Lakes, and Guinn’s Pass follow a forested trail alongside Galatea Creek, crisscrossing bridges until Lillian Lake comes into view. The 1 km climb to Galatea lake offers spectacular views. The views continue on the way to Guinn’s Pass where we'll settle in for lunch and views of Ribbon […]
Description: A wonderful trail zigzags through shrubs and wildflowers into a wide-open valley below Stanley Glacier. Waterfalls, glaciers, and big views are constant on this fantastic hike. Meet Place: Shell Station on Hwy 1, across from COP Directions: Stanley Glacier Trailhead, Kootenay National Park: Hwy 1 (Trans Canada) west to Castle Junction. Take Hwy 93 south […]
Description: We’ll hike 10-12 km along a mix of paved pathways into the rolling trails of Bowmont Natural Environment Park and into the spectacular Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs. Meet Place: Meet at Bowmont Park parking lot, Home Road and 52 St., NW Bathrooms: No, but bathrooms at the Botanical Gardens, halfway through the walk. […]