Description: We'll connect four neighbourhoods on this urban walkabout. From Scarboro we'll walk uphill through Bankview to great views of the downtown. We'll cross into South Calgary and Mount Royal and loop back through the Beltine. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Scarboro Community Association Post-Walk Coffee Stop […]
Description: We’ll walk 10-12 km through Greenwood Mobile Home Park to the Romeo and Juliet Douglas Fir Trail, along the Bow River through Bowness Park and into eclectic Bowness where we'll navigate side streets and pathways back to the Calgary's Farmer's Market. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for […]
Description: We'll travel alongside Winston Heights side streets to the Nose Creek Pathway before looping back through Renfrew and Tuxedo where we'll have the option to stop at Lina's Italian Café for a hot drink (and tasty food!) or to keep on walking back to your starting point. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? […]
Description: Join us for a wonderful beginner foothills summit hike close to Calgary. We'll head southwest of Calgary to the foothills near Millarville to hike to big views (we'll see the city!) atop Mesa Butte. This little summit hike is little known but so close to the city. A great one to add to your […]
Description: We'll start on the top of 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 to Rockies views. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Park in an official Nose Hill Parking […]
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 and then loop […]
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. Registration & Fees: Want to join […]
Description: We'll travel through Confederation Park before connecting to Brentwood and crossing to Nose Hill Park. Great views of the Rockies and the downtown core are the reward as we climb to the top of Nose Hill Park, Calgary's highest point. We'll continue to the Medicine Wheel before we descend to the tunnel under 14 […]
Description: We'll walk through the east end of Fish Creek park to escarpment views from Parkland and then back to the valley and along Fish Creek. Meet Place: Park in an official Bow Valley Ranch Fish Creek Park parking lot on Bow Bottom Trail, SE. Park in the first parking lot that you come to […]
JOIN US! Lori is joining forces with the BIG BOOK CLUB as they celebrate the writing of beloved poet Mary Oliver, reflecting on the wonder of the natural world. What better way to celebrate nature than to go walkabout? Lori will lead a walk after the book club event (see below for more info) More […]
Description: This trail goes by secluded Jewell Falls and has beautiful views of Barrier Lake. We'll climb to the top of Yates Mountain where a fire lookout is perched, and have lunch before looping back on the Prairie View Trail. Meet Place: Tim Horton's, Hwy 40, Kananaskis Directions: Barrier Dam Trailhead: Follow Hwy 1 west to […]
Description: Explore Calgary’s eclectic neighbourhoods! This relatively flat hike starts with a climb to a spectacular view of the Saddledome and the downtown core. Historic neighbourhoods, the Bow River, and some funky window shopping are all part of this walk. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Meet at […]