Description: We'll navigate blossoming streets and hidden pathway connectors from the new Sunalta Farmer's Market through Scarboro and along the Bow River Pathway. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Sunalta Community Gardens, corner of 14 Ave and 16 St SW (take the Sunalta LRT or parking on side […]
Description: Load up your backpack and join us on this hiking training session where we'll zigzag our way from Sunnyside to Crescent Heights and continue this up and down all along the bluffs east to Bridgeland. Quirky Sunnyside garage art, views of the Rockies, Calgary’s downtown core, and the Bow River are the treats on […]
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: 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 […]
Description: Explore Calgary’s eclectic neighbourhood! The hike starts along the Bow River Pathway and travel past the Harvie passage watercourse. We'll connect to the RiverWalk and travel the eclectic Ramsay side-streets, to big Rockies views atop Scotsman's Hill with a final stop at Good News Café or Heritage Coffee Roasters for those who have time […]
Description: Load up your backpack and join us on this hiking training session where we'll climb and descend a mix of stairs and single-track trails through a Douglas Fir Forest to views of the Bow River. You can buy a pack of 5 hiking training walks or a combo hiking training + 3 Full Day […]
Walk with Lori! Join author Lori Beattie for a guided walk from her book, Calgary's Best Walks! Calgary's Best-selling author is back, and this time she is taking it on the road. Come talk to Lori Beattie about her book Calgary's Best Walks and then join her on a walkabout from the library. Bring your […]
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. This hike is part of the Spring session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Want to join us? Scroll down to […]
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. There is an option to stop at Lillian for those who do not want to climb the extra 1 km. […]
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: We'll walk from Fish Creek park across the Bow River to big views from Mountain Park. A drop back to the river valley leads to the Rotary Wetlands and a climb to the Cranston escarpment for more views. This hike is part of the Spring session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: […]
Description: Load up your backpack and join us on this hiking training session where we'll climb and descend hilly Bankview (Calgary's San Francisco!), and climb up Mount Royal side streets to 3 sets of stairs from Cliff Bungalow to Mount Royal to Elbow Park. Meet Place: Our Daily Brett Café (free parking on side streets in […]