Fit Frog Adventures

Calgary Walk: Bankview, Beltline, Mount Royal & CSpace Farmer's Market, SW
2025-09-06 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Edmonton) | CSpace, 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6T7
Description:
We’ll explore hilly Bankview, check out some murals in the Beltline and zig zag our way back through Mount Royal before checking out the CSpace Farmer’s Market.
Want to join us?
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Meet Place:
Meet at CSpace, at the front of the building along 32 Ave., SW. Lots of street parking and many bus routes along 14 Street (#7 and #22)
Bathroom:
CSpace
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
The Farmer’s Market and Aroma Café at Cspace

Calgary Walk: Ogden, Beaverdam Flats, Lynnwood views, SE
2025-08-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Ogden, George Moss Park, SE, XXPW+VF Calgary, Alberta
Description:
Neighbourhood streets and single-track trails behind homes lead to hidden pathways that we’ll follow to the Bow River Pathway, into Beaverdam Flats Park aand then a climb to Lynnwood for stunning views of the Rockies, Bow River Valley and downtown. Expect pelican viewings in the spring and summer and abundant birdlife year-round.
Meet Place:
George Moss Park in Ogden. Park anywhere along the park and we will meet at the corner of 24 St and 74 Ave., SE
Bathrooms:
No
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Brian’s Café, Ogden

A Sweet Stroll through Alberta’s Foothills at Leighton Art Centre
2025-08-09 13:30 - 14:30 | Leighton Art Centre, 282027 144 St, Millarville, AB T1S 0Y4
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 us?
Register with the Leighton Art Centre here
Location:
Leighton Art Centre
Distance/Length:
Leighton Art Centre trails: 2-3 km + 100 metres: 1 hour hiking time

LIBRARY WALK (FREE) from Memorial Park Library
2025-08-07 10:30 - 12:30 | Memorial Park Library, 1221 2 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1N8
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 Best Bike Rides. They will be for sale at the start and end of the walk (cash, debit and credit payments accepted
Location:
Memorial Park Library, register here : Calgary Library Programs (if it is full, come anyway! I don’t take attendance 🙂
Distance and Difficulty:
6-7 km with stairs and hills. We’ll walk along sidewalks, paved and gravel pathways.
Cost:
FREE!

Calgary Walk: North Haven & Nose Hill Park, NW
2025-08-05 09:00 - 10:30 | North Haven Community Association, 5003 N Haven Dr, Calgary, AB T2K 2K3
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 of the city.
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Meet Place:
North Haven Community Association. Meet outside of the building.
Bathroom:
Yes
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Haven House Café, North Haven

Urban Hike: Bowness Park, Douglas Fir trail & Calgary Farmer's Market, NW
2025-08-03 09:00 - 11:30 | Bowness Park, 8900 48 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 2B2
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 Place:
Meet at Bowness Park. Park near the entrance and we’ll meet outside the restaurant called “Seasons of Bowness Park”
Bathrooms:
Yes
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Calgary’s Farmer’s Market mid-walk

Calgary Walk: West Nose Creek / Confluence Park, NW
2025-07-29 09:00 - 10:30 | West Nose Creek, 300 Beddington Blvd NE, Calgary, AB
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 bedrock, known as the Porcupine Hills Formation are exposed along the north bank. We will check see “Split Rock”, the most famous glacial erratic in Calgary, along the north bank. The erratic was once part of Mount Edith Cavell in Jasper National Park.
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Meet Place:
The official parking lot for West Nose Creek / Confluence Park at the intersection of Beddington Blvd. and Beddington Trail, NW
Bathroom:
Yes
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
TBA

Historic Calgary Week Walk: Connecting Roxboro to Ramsay
2025-07-28 09:30 - 11:30 | Roxboro 3 hr parking, 2WGM+6M Calgary, Alberta, Alberta, Canada
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 the kind of diversity Calgary can pack into a 5-km radius. We’ll start in Roxboro and climb through Roxboro Natural Park to stunning views. Up and over McLeod Trail, we’ll walk through Reader Rock Garden before connecting to Ramsay where variety is the spice of life. Big views from Scotsman’s Hill before we’ll flow with the Elbow River into Mission.

Where and when:
Monday, July 28 at 9:30 am. Meet in Roxboro, at the corner of 30 Avenue and Roxboro Glen Road, SW. Free, no restrictions, parking on 30 Avenue and side streets and at the tennis courts.

The event is FULL, but come anyway, I won’t take attendance. Historic Calgary Week website.
Distance and terrain:
About 7 km, 1.5-2 hours*.

* NOTE: a mix of paved and dirt paths, stairs and hills

Historic Calgary Week Walk: Connecting Britannia & The Elbow River Valley
2025-07-27 09:30 - 11:30 | Britannia Dr at 48 Ave SW, 4732 Britannia Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1J7
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 walk that begins in Britannia with stunning views before we descend through saskatoon slopes to the river valley. Connector paths and hidden stairways lead us past homes, stunning gardens, into the urban wilds, and along the river pathway.
Lori’s books including her NEW BOOK, Calgary’s Best Walks 3rd edition, with 95 walks including 50 NEW WALKS, will be for sale at the walk!

Where and when:
Sunday, July 27 at 9:30 am. Meet in Britannia, on Britannia Dr. at 49 Ave., SW. The event is FULL, but come anyway, I won’t take attendance. Historic Calgary Week website.

Distance and terrain:
About 7 km, 1.5-2 hours*.

* NOTE: a mix of paved and dirt paths, stairs and hills

Elbow & Rae Lakes, Kananaskis
2025-07-26 08:30 - 16:00 | Kananaskis Visitor Centre, Hwy 40, 1 AB-40, Kananaskis, AB T0L 1N0 1N0
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 station at COP.
Distance/Length:
Rated* (MOD),17 km + 430 meters elevation gain: 5-6 hours hiking
*see rating system in the drop-down menu below
Carpool Option:
When possible, carpooling will be arranged from the meet place. It is not guaranteed but may be an option.

SHELF LIFE BOOKS- Writing Calgary Event- creation, publishing and distribution
2025-07-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Shelf Life Books, 1302 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0X8
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 at Shelf Life Books, 4 Street and 13 Avenue, SW. Event link: https://shelflifebooks.ca
More about the panelists:
Lori Beattie: Since 2002 Lori has been writing and publishing best-selling guidebooks. In 2025 Lori published a much expanded 3rd edition of her hugely successful compendium of Calgary’s Best Walks. She is also the author of Calgary’s Best Bike Rides.
Kevin Allen: Author of Our Past Matters: Stories of Gay Calgary; The book is part of a larger project that has achieved national recognition and led to a series of award-winning documentary films, maps, essays, walking tours.
Charles Agopsowicz: A graphic designer, illustrator and comic/zine creator. Check out his zines here: https://store.withthesetwohands.com/
Jim Ellis: Jim wears many hats as the director of the U of C Institute of Humanities and U of C professor of English as well as the author numerous essays and books, including most recently The Poem, the Garden and the World: Poetry and Performativity in Elizabethan England (Northwestern UP, 2023). His current project looks at the role of plants in The Faerie Queene. Read more about Jim here: https://profiles.ucalgary.ca/james-ellis

Calgary Walk: Nose Hill Park wildflowers, Edgemont, NW
2025-07-24 09:00 - 10:30 | Nose Hill Edgemont Blvd & Shaganappi, NW, 4VG8+9Q Calgary, Alberta
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?
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Meet Place:
Park in an official Nose Hill Parking lot on Shaganappi Trail at Edgemont Blvd., NW
Bathroom:
Yes
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Friends Café

Urban Hike: Fish Creek Park Lafarge Meadows, Rotary Wetlands, Cranston ridge, Chaparral, SE
2025-07-20 09:00 - 11:30 | Lafarge Meadows, Fish Creek Park, VXHX+37 Calgary, Alberta
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 Ave., SE in Chaparrel (Fish Creek Park Lafarge meadows)
Bathrooms:
No, but gas stations along 194 Ave
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Crystie’s Café

Mount Hoffman & Tiger Jaws waterfalls, Kananaskis
2025-07-17 08:00 - 15:00 | Red Deer Lake Church, VRRV+H3 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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 steep section before the trail opens up to meadows and stunning panoramic views.
Meet Place:
Red Deer Lake Church parking lot, Hwy 22X, just west of Stoney Trail, Hwy 201. Turn left at the lights at 53 St. SW then left on Spruce Meadows Green.
Directions:
From the meet place, we will travel to Diamond Valley (the Turner Valley end) and into Sheep River, Kananaskis.
Distance/Length:
Rated (AL/MOD), 8 km + 500* meters elevation gain: 4 hours hiking time
Carpool Option:
When possible, carpooling will be arranged from the meet place. It is not guaranteed but may be an option.

Calgary Walk: Bridgeland & the River Walk, NE/ SE
2025-07-15 09:00 - 10:30 | Bridgeland Market, NE, 3X37+82 Calgary, Alberta
Description:
Traveling quiet tree-lined side streets past pop-bottle stucco homes we’ll climb to escarpment trails and enjoy fantastic city centre views from Tom Campbell’s Hill. You can expect a mix of narrow side trails, stairs, hills, and sidewalk trekking.
Meet Place:
Meet outside Bridgeland Market. Lots of free parking on side streets or take transit – bus or Bridgeland LRT.
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Phil and Sebastien Café

Calgary Walk: Jackrabbit Trail, SW
2025-07-05 09:00 - 10:30 | South Glenmore Park, Jackrabbit Trail, XVFH+MF Calgary, Alberta
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 area. We’ll meet near the large playground and splash park.
Bathroom:
Bathroom at trailhead
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Social Grounds Cafe

Calgary Walk: Roxboro and Ramsay, SW-SE
2025-07-03 09:00 - 10:30 | Roxboro Park, 3041 Roxboro Glen Rd SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1T9, Canada
Description:
We’ll Follow the hidden stairway into Roxboro Natural Park and climb to big views of downtown Calgary before walking into Erlton and heading up and over MacLeod Trail. Continuing into the quirky Ramsay where every twist and turn offers surprises. We’ll soak up the view from the top of Scotsman’s Hill and then loop back along the Elbow River Pathway.
Meet Place:
Meet in the park at the corner of 30 Avenue and Roxboro Glen Road, SW. Free, no restrictions, parking on 30 Avenue and side streets.
Bathroom:
None at the walk start but there are bathrooms along the walk
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
A 4th Street Café

LIBRARY WALK (FREE) from Bowness Library
2025-06-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Bowness Library, 6532 Bowness Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3B 0E8
Walk with Lori!
Join author Lori Beattie for a FREE guided walk from her book, Calgary’s Best Walks 2025 3rd edition! 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 walking shoes and come explore the beauty of Calgary by foot.
Calgary’s Best Walks and Calgary’s Best Bike Rides will be for sale at the walk.
REGISTRATION OPENS ON MAY 31 at my BOOK EVENT at the Central Library with CBC- register for the May 31 event here.
Location:
Bowness Library, register here: Calgary Library Programs
Distance and Difficulty:
6-7 km with hills following sidewalks, pathways and dirt paths
Cost:
FREE!

Grass Pass & beyond (Bull Creek Hills), Kananaskis
2025-06-28 08:00 - 15:00 | Red Deer Lake Church, VRRV+H3 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Description:
Wildflowers and views! We’ll climb a forested path along the Pack Trail Coulee a grassy pass between the Bull Creek Hills and Holy Cross Mountain. We’ll climb some more before dipping into a forest and beginning our final accent to the top of the Bull Creek Hills. We will do a portion of the Bull Creek Hills route and will backtrack down to our cars. Panoramic views, fall foliage, and Limber pines are a constant.
Meet Place:
Red Deer Lake Church, Hwy 22X (If you are keen to carpool from the city, please advise Lori and she will try to match you with someone else)
Directions:
From the meet place we travel to Longview and then into the Kananaskis.
Distance/Length:
Rated (MOD/INT), 10 km + 500-600* meters elevation gain: 5 hours hiking time
*Option to climb more or less
Carpool Option:
When possible, carpooling will be arranged. It is not guaranteed but may be an option.

Urban Hike: Fish Creek Park, Bow Valley Ranch- Douglasdale escarpment, SE
2025-06-10 09:00 - 11:30 | Bow Valley Ranch, Fish Creek Park, 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2J 6T5
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.
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Meet Place:
Park in an official Bow Valley Ranch Fish Creek Park parking lot on Bow Bottom Trail, SE. Park in the first parking lot that you come to near the Visitor Centre.
Bathrooms:
There are bathrooms in the visitor centre at the start of the walk.
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Italian Centre Cafe

Birthday hike to Jumpingpound Summit and beyond, Kananaskis
2025-06-08 08:30 - 16:00 | Allen Bill Day Use Area, W826+H8, Bragg Creek, Alberta, T0L 0K0, Canada
Description:
It’s Lori’s birthday so we’ll hike for cupcakes! This scenic trail takes you to breathtaking views of the front ranges. We’ll hike beyond Jumpingpound Summit along grassy slopes to big views and our lunch spot.
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 from Hwy. 8 (Glenmore Trail West).
Follow Hwy. 66 into Kananaskis Country
Go past the Information Centre and watch for the “Allen Bill” sign.
The sign and parking is just past the Elbow River Crossing at the bottom of long, gradual hill.

Distance/Length:
Rated* (MOD), 10 km + 500 meters elevation gain: 4-5 hours hiking time
*Please see the drop menu below for an explanation of ratings
Carpool Option:
When possible, carpooling will be arranged from the meet place.

50th Anniversary Party- BOOK SIGNING at Owl's Nest Books
2025-06-07 10:30 - 12:30 | Owl’s Nest Books, 815a 49 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1G8
Meet Lori!
Join me at Owl’s Nest Books for a book signing as part of Owl’s Nest Books’ 50th Anniversary party weekend. SAVE 25% when you get your copy of my new book Calgary’s Best Walks 3rd edition, with 95 walks including 50 NEW WALKS while I am there signing books. And then head out on foot or by bike and enjoy so many great local adventures all summer long.
When and where:
Saturday, June 7 at 10:30-12:30 pm at Owl’s Nest Books, Britannia Plaza, SW
More about the book:
Bestselling Alberta author Lori Beattie is back with much expanded 3rd edition of her hugely successful compendium of Calgary’s Best Walks. Taking walkers beyond Calgary, this edition has 95 walks and tasty pit stops including 50 NEW WALKS that lead walkers throughout Calgary’s parks and neighbourhoods, west to Cochrane, and south to Leighton Art Centre and Brown Lowery Provincial Park, with a section on the Kananaskis and Canmore.
Lori’s book celebrates self-propelled exploring in all its glory. Step out on the walks to connect to neighbours and the city, to discover big nature, views and wildflife; to go for coffee with friends or grab a bite and a beer; to see new neighbourhoods, public art, little libraries, shops and to feel a part of this place. Walk to start noticing the details, to dishabituate, and shake up your routine and to see the behind the scenes Calgary that eludes us when driving on Glenmore, Deerfoot and Crowchild. Slow the pace and soak up the diversity and beauty in Calgary. Become a tourist in your own city- let’s walk!
What’s New in the 3rd Edition?
-50+ new walk routes with full-colour maps
-50+ Tasty Pit Stops for that pre or post walk stop
-Beyond Calgary walks in Cochrane, the Leighton Art Centre, Brown Lowery Park, Kananaskis and Canmore along with tasty pit stop suggestions
-110 km Tour de Calgary walk broken into bite size segments
-Birding walks through wetlands
-More urban wilds treks through ravines and environmental reserves
-More off-leash areas featured for pups and their people
-Even more tasty pit stop suggestions – cafés, picnic supply shops, ice cream and craft beer
-New photos and artwork throughout
-New content on topics ranging from Indigenous history, geology, archaeology, botanical gardens, wetlands, and why walking makes us happy!

Urban Hike: Bowmont Park and Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs, NW
2025-06-03 09:00 - 11:30 | Bowmont EAST End, NW, 3RJM+5P Calgary, Alberta
Description:
We’ll hike 10+ 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.
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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.
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
The Fringe cafe

SKILL BUILDERS: CALGARY’S BEST WALKS WITH LORI BEATTIE & CBC
2025-05-31 14:00 - 15:30 | Calgary Central Library, 800 3 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2E7
Meet Lori!
Bring your walking buddy and join us with local author and walking expert Lori Beattie, in conversation with CBC’s Loren McGinnis. Learn about Calgary’s best walking paths and trails, as well as the social and physical benefits of walking. Meet other enthusiasts, enjoy refreshments and live music, and make walking a regular part of your routine. Register for this event here!
When and where:
May 31 at 2-3:30 pm at the Calgary Central Library, Patricia Wheelan Performance Hall. REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE HERE
More about the book:
Bestselling Alberta author Lori Beattie is back with much expanded 3rd edition of her hugely successful compendium of Calgary’s Best Walks. Taking walkers beyond Calgary, this edition has 95 walks and tasty pit stops including 50 NEW WALKS that lead walkers throughout Calgary’s parks and neighbourhoods, west to Cochrane, and south to Leighton Art Centre and Brown Lowery Provincial Park, with a section on the Kananaskis and Canmore.
Bring your kids, your dog and your sense of adventure. Detailed maps lead you through neighbourhoods and pocket parks, through off leash areas to hidden staircases, along paved river pathways and onto people-populated walking streets. Navigate side streets, enjoying homes, gardens and new perspectives. Make friends with the chickadees on birding strolls throughout the city. Embark on a mural treasure hunt in Sunnyside or the Beltline. Calgary’s Best Walks has something for everyone, including Lori’s favourite coffee shop suggestions for a postwalk treat. Explore Calgary and beyond on these 95 walks, hikes and strolls.
What’s New in the 3rd Edition?
-50+ new walk routes with full-colour maps
-50+ Tasty Pit Stops for that pre or post walk stop
-Beyond Calgary walks in Cochrane, the Leighton Art Centre, Brown Lowery Park, Kananaskis and Canmore along with tasty pit stop suggestions
-110 km Tour de Calgary walk broken into bite size segments
-Birding walks through wetlands
-More urban wilds treks through ravines and environmental reserves
-More off-leash areas featured for pups and their people
-Even more tasty pit stop suggestions – cafés, picnic supply shops, ice cream and craft beer
-New photos and artwork throughout
-New content on topics ranging from Indigenous history, geology, archaeology, botanical gardens, wetlands, and why walking makes us happy!

Calgary Walk: Ogden, Beaverdam Flats, Lynnwood views, SE
2025-05-31 09:00 - 10:30 | Ogden, George Moss Park, SE, XXPW+VF Calgary, Alberta
Description:
We’ll cross the Bow River and follow single-track trails into Carburn Park where birdlife is abundant. We’ll limb to Lynnwood for stunning views of the Rockies, Bow River Valley and downtown. Neighbourhood streets and single-track trails behind homes lead to hidden pathways that we’ll follow to the Bow River Pathway, into Beaverdam Flats Park and perhaps to pelican sightings. The birds often make their home in this area in the spring through summer.
Meet Place:
Meet at George Moss Park near Brian’s Café, as per the map
Bathrooms:
Yes
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Brian’s Café

Raven's End hike on Mount Yamnuska, Kananaskis
2025-05-29 09:00 - 14:00 | Mount Yamnuska trailhead, Kananaskis, 4WC7+FH Seebe, Alberta
Description:
A forested climb to the east ridge of Yamnuska known as Raven’s End leads to spectacular views.
Meet Place:
Mount Yamnuska trailhead, Kananaskis
Directions:
Hwy. 1A (Bow Valley Trail). 2.1 km east of 1X Highway turn left (north) onto the quarry road. Keep straight, then turn left into a parking lot.
Distance/Length:
Rated (AL/MOD), 7 km + 500 meters elevation gain: 4 hours hiking time
Carpool Option:
When possible, carpooling will be arranged from the meet place.

Calgary Walk: Patterson, Cougar Ridge, Paskapoo Slopes, SW
2025-05-27 09:00 - 10:30 | Cougar Ridge Meet place, 3R92+4M Calgary, Alberta
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.
Want to join us?
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Meet Place:
We’ll meet at the intersection of 77 St and Cougar Ridge Drive. This is near the Calgary International French School. Free street parking.
Bathroom:
None at the walk start.
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional)
Good Earth Cafe Strathcona Square

BOOK SIGNING at MEC
2025-05-24 12:00 - 15:00 | MEC CALGARY, 830 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0A9
Meet Calgary author Lori Beattie
Join us at MEC on 10 Avenue SW in downtown Calgary for a book signing. Get your copy of Lori’s new book Calgary’s Best Walks 3rd edition, with 95 walks including 50 NEW WALKS and Calgary’s Best Bike Rides so you can enjoy self-propelled local adventures all summer long.
When and where:
Sat., May 24 at 12-2 or 3 pm
More about Lori’s NEW book:
Calgary’s Best Walks
Bestselling Alberta author Lori Beattie is back with much expanded 3rd edition of her hugely successful compendium of Calgary’s Best Walks. Taking walkers beyond Calgary, this edition has 95 walks and tasty pit stops including 50 NEW WALKS that lead walkers throughout Calgary’s parks and neighbourhoods, west to Cochrane, and south to Leighton Art Centre and Brown Lowery Provincial Park, with a section on the Kananaskis and Canmore.
Lori’s book celebrates self-propelled exploring in all its glory. Step out on the walks to connect to neighbours and the city, to discover big nature, views and wildflife; to go for coffee with friends or grab a bite and a beer; to see new neighbourhoods, public art, little libraries, shops and to feel a part of this place. Walk to start noticing the details, to dishabituate, and shake up your routine and to see the behind the scenes Calgary that eludes us when driving on Glenmore, Deerfoot and Crowchild. Slow the pace and soak up the diversity and beauty in Calgary. Become a tourist in your own city- let’s walk!
What’s New in the 3rd Edition?
-50+ new walk routes with full-colour maps
-50+ Tasty Pit Stops for that pre or post walk stop
-Beyond Calgary walks in Cochrane, the Leighton Art Centre, Brown Lowery Park, Kananaskis and Canmore along with tasty pit stop suggestions
-110 km Tour de Calgary walk broken into bite size segments
-Birding walks through wetlands
-More urban wilds treks through ravines and environmental reserves
-More off-leash areas featured for pups and their people
-Even more tasty pit stop suggestions – cafés, picnic supply shops, ice cream and craft beer
-New photos and artwork throughout
-New content on topics ranging from Indigenous history, geology, archaeology, botanical gardens, wetlands, and why walking makes us happy!

Calgary Walk: Edworthy Park, Wildwood & Quarry Road Trail, SW
2025-05-24 09:00 - 10:30 | Edworthy Park north side, 4105 Montgomery View NW, Calgary, AB T3B 3E8
Description:
We’ll walk along the Bow River Pathway to Wildwood, sections of the Douglas Fir Trail, and the Quarry Road Trail We’ll connect to Wildwood at that point and navigate the neighbourhood to a hidden single track wilderness trail that leads to the Quarry Road Trail.
Want to join us?
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Meet Place:
Meet at the official parking for Edworthy Park, at the intersection of Shaganappi Trail and Memorial Drive. We meet by the bathrooms. Or you can park on the south side of Edworthy and walk across to meet us (or let me know that you are on that side and we will walk over to meet you)
Bathroom:
Bathroom at the trailhead (year-round heated on north side, port-a-potty on south side)
Café stop (optional):
Angel’s

Calgary Walk: Edgemont Park Ravines, NW
2025-05-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Edgemont, NW, 6911 Edgemont Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3A 2J8
Description:
We’ll walk along a mix of neighbourhood side-streets to the spectacular views from the Edgemont Hills. A paved pathway into the Edgemont Ravines leads us to wetlands.
Meet Place:
Park in the official parking lot at the intersection of Edgemont Hill and Edgemont Drive, NW (just off John Laurie Blvd.) The official parking lot for the Edgemont Skating Rink.
Bathrooms:
No
Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):
Friends Café
