Description: Burstall Pass trail winds through forests and willow flats near the Burstall Lakes then climbs to alpine meadows and golden larches. Definitely one of the top larch hikes in Kananaskis! Meet Place: Meet at the Shell Gas station across from COP on Hwy 1 (Trans Canada) at 7:30 a.m. or at the trailhead at 9:30 […]
Description: We'll head southwest of Calgary to the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area (ASCCA); a 4,800-acre day-use habitat conservation area and nocturnal preserve. We'll hike for a few hours along the maze of trails and soak up the spectacular Rockies views and the spectacular fall colours. There is a $10 fee per car to […]
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: Traveling quiet tree-lined side streets past pop-bottle stucco homes, veggie gardens, and beneath canopies of trees, we’ll climb to escarpment trails and enjoy the fantastic city centre views from Tom Campbell’s Hill & the Bridgeland escarpment trail before taking hidden stairways to Crescent Heights and the stunning McHugh Bluffs. We'll navigate Sunnyside past garage […]
Description: This Parks Canada Trail is well maintained and allows for beautiful views of many gorgeous peaks and Egypt Lake. The start of the trail keeps you shaded from the summer sun as you gradually climb. The hike starts with a wide, rolling trail that narrows as you go. The lush forest and the bridge […]
Description: Offering unobstructed views of the Bow River Valley and the prairies beyond, this urban walkabout offers the perfect vantage point to get the lay of the land in Calgary. Navigating a mix of forested single-track trails, quiet side streets, and paved pathways, walkers soak up spectacular vistas and we'll check out the Buddist Stuppa. […]
Description: The trail to Lillian Lake and the Galatea Lakes follows a forested trail alongside Galatea Creek, crisscrossing bridges until Lillian Lake comes into view. The 1 km climb to Galatea lake offers spectacular views followed by more hiking to Guinn's Pass where we get a view of Ribbon Lake and the entire Kananaskis Valley. […]
Description: This hill trek leads to panoramic views of the entire city of Calgary. Wildlife, wildflowers, and sweeping green grasses make it hard to believe all this is in the heart of the city. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Park in an official Nose Hill Parking […]
Description: Mount Hoffman hike is the perfect first summit hike for beginner hikers. Beginning in Sheep River Provincial Park in the southern part of Kananaskis (about an hour southwest of Calgary), the Tiger Jaws Waterfalls and the Sheep River Gorge are the first impressive sights along the trail. A gradual climb follows along with one […]
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: 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 in the park at the corner of 30 Avenue and Roxboro Glen Road, SW. Free, no restrictions, parking on 30 Avenue […]
Walk with Lori! Join Lori Beattie, best-selling author of Calgary’s Best Walks for a guided 6-7 km, mostly flat, city walk. You’ll connect neighbourhoods, parks, and river pathways, 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. They […]