Description: We’ll walk 10-12 km along Bowness side streets to pathways that lead to the Calgary's Farmer's Market where we'll head inside for a hot drink before navigating through the Greewwich mobile home park and back to our starting point. Meet Place: Meet at Bowness Park. Park near the entrance and we'll meet outside the […]
Description: We'll cross the Bow River and walk through Carburn Park to Beaverdam Flats Park and spectacular views from Lynnwood Ridge. Expect lots of wildlife, most notably deer in Carburn Park, pelicans in the spring, and abundant birdlife year-round. Meet Place: Sue Higgins Park, Deerfoot Trail, and Southland Drive official parking. Bathrooms: Yes, at the […]
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 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 Hwy. 66) or […]
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, Chinatown, the Bow River, and some funky window shopping are all part of this walk. Meet Place: Meet at the intersection of 9 Street and 17 Ave, SE. Free street […]
Description: We'll walk along the pathways in Confederation Park and through the Festival of Lights in the Confederation Golf Course. Meet Place: Meet at the official parking for Confederation park on 10 St NW Bathrooms: Yes, in café
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: We'll follow the Elbow River Pathway past the Glenmore Reservoir Dam, through North Glenmore sidestreets to a mid-walk stop a the Blue Flame Kitchen for a hot drink and snack before looping back through the neighbourhoods of Garrison and Altadore and a big view finish from River Park. Meet Place: Sandy Beach Park official parking […]
Description: We'll climb along a forested path to big open views of surrounding peaks and the spectacular Boom Lake. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: We'll meet in Calgary and carpool or you can meet us at the trailhead. Directions will be given. Distance/Length: Rated (MOD), 10 km + 3-400 meters elevation gain: 4+ hours […]
Description: We'll walk along neighhourhood streets to view Christmas Lights displays! Meet Place: Free street parking along neighbourhood streets. Bathrooms: No Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): none scheduled
Description: We'll walk along neighhourhood streets to view Christmas Lights displays. Meet Place: Meet outside of Our Daily Brett Café. Free street parking along neighbourhood streets. Bathrooms: Yes, in café Covid vaccination mandatory: Vaccination is mandatory to walk/hike/snowshoe with Fit Frog. Please confirm that you are fully vaccinated for Covid 19. You can do this […]
Description: We follow the Elbow River from Sandy Beach Park along Riverdale Avenue to Stanley park before climbing to views from Parkhill. We'll loop back across the river through the community of Elbow Park. Meet Place: Meet at Sandy Beach Park official parking lot Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Bell's café