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 walk from Fish Creek Park along the Bow River to big views from Chaparral. A drop back to the river valley leads to Wolf Willow and an optional stop at Crystie's Cafe before we loop along the Bow River through Fish Creek Park's Lafarge meadows. Meet Place: Meet at the end of 194 […]
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 […]
JOIN US! Join local authors Lori Beattie, Kevin Allen, Charles Agopsowicz and moderator Jim Ellis and learn all about the writing, publishing and distribution of local interest books and zines. Each panelist will chat about their publications and how they took them from concept to bookstore placement. When and where: July 24 at 7 pm […]
Description: We'll hike to the popular Elbow Lake and beyond to the beautiful, peaceful, and rarely-visited Rae Lake. We'll check out Edworthy Falls en route to Rae Lake, which is nestled below the north end of Mt. Rae and the east of Tombstone Pass. Meet Place: Kananaskis Visitor Centre, Hwy 40 Directions: Meet at the Shell […]
Description: Historically, we walked more. Walking is inherently slow and because of this, it is the best way to see behind the scenes of a place, to meet people and get their stories. And it turns out that feeling connected to people and place makes us happier. Calgary’s river valley topography is celebrated on this […]
Description: Historically, we walked more. Walking is inherently slow and because of this, it is the best way to see behind the scenes of a place, to meet people and get their stories. And it turns out that feeling connected to people and place makes us happier. Connecting five communities, this route sheds light on […]
Description: We'll follow the pathways alongside the creek meanders through multiple curves in the valley bottom. The valley where we'll walk was forged by runoff from the last glaciation and is therefore considerably younger than the Bow and Elbow river valleys. In certain areas, the creek has been carved through the bedrock. Outcroppings of the […]
Description: We’ll walk 10-12 km through Bowness Park to the Romeo and Juliet Douglas Fir Trail that follows wilderness pathways to the stairs to Greenwich and the Calgary's Farmer's Market where we'll head inside for a hot drink before navigating the Greenwich Mobile Home Park and Bowness side streets back to our starting point. Meet […]
Description: This hilly trek travels through North Haven, under 14 Street through a mural-covered tunnel to Nose Hill Park. We'll climb to panoramic views of the entire city of Calgary from atop Calgary's highest point. Wildlife, Rockies views and hundred's types of flowering plants make it hard to believe all this is in the heart […]
Walk with Lori! Join Lori Beattie, best-selling author of Calgary’s Best Walks for a FREE 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 2025 3rd edition and Calgary's […]
Description: Join Lori Beattie, author of Calgary’s Best Walks, for a scenic stroll that follows the route from her book through the Leighton Centre’s rolling foothills grasslands, featuring spectacular Rocky Mountain views topped off with a scoop of ice cream. Come early with your lunch and plan a picnic before the walk. Want to join […]