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. […]
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: Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is one of Canada’s newest Provincial Parks, protecting over 1300 hectares of foothills fescue parkland along the Bow River Valley, between Calgary and Cochrane. The Park preserves and protects significant natural and cultural features, including examples of endangered ecosystems and rare species, First Nations and early ranching and industrial settlements, […]
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: Memorial Park Library, Calgary, register here: Calgary Library Programs More about the book: Best-selling author Lori Beattie is back […]
Description: We'll walk neighbourhood side streets and unique front yard pathways as we navigate through Dover to International Avenue. We'll then travel around the world in 35 blocks as we walk the length of the Avenue in Forest Lawn and check out the variety of shops and restaurants. Meet Place: The parking lot at the escarpment […]
Description: Treat yourself to a 3-day hiking getaway! We'll carpool from Calgary bright and early on day 1 to our first larch hike at Healy Pass in Banff National Park. This Parks Canada Trail is well maintained and allows for beautiful views of many gorgeous peaks and Egypt Lake. The hike starts with a wide, […]
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. […]
Description: We'll walk from Fish Creek park across the Bow River to big views from the Douglasdale escarpment. A drop back to the river valley leads to the Mallard Point and a flat walk along the Bow River through Fish Creek Park. Meet Place: Park in an official Bow Valley Ranch Fish Creek Park parking […]
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: 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 […]