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SUMMARY:A Sweet Stroll through Alberta’s Foothills at Leighton Art Centre
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nJoin 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. \nWant to join us?\nRegister with the Leighton Art Centre here \nLocation:\nLeighton Art Centre \nDistance/Length:\nLeighton Art Centre trails: 2-3 km + 100 metres: 1 hour hiking time \n 
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/a-sweet-stroll-through-albertas-foothills-at-leighton-art-centre/
LOCATION:Leighton Art Centre\, 282027 144 St\, Millarville\, AB T1S 0Y4
CATEGORIES:Book event
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SUMMARY:LIBRARY WALK (FREE) from Memorial Park Library
DESCRIPTION:Walk with Lori!\nJoin 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 \nLocation:\nMemorial Park Library\, register here : Calgary Library Programs  (if it is full\, come anyway! I don’t take attendance 🙂 \nDistance and Difficulty:\n6-7 km with stairs and hills. We’ll walk along sidewalks\, paved and gravel pathways. \nCost:\nFREE!
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/library-walk-from-memorial-park-library-august-2025/
LOCATION:Memorial Park Library\, 1221 2 St SW\, Calgary\, AB T2R 1N8
CATEGORIES:Book event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250805T103000
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UID:8776-1754384400-1754389800@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Calgary Walk: North Haven & Nose Hill Park\, NW
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis 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. \nWant to join us?\nScroll down to the bottom for the options \nMeet Place:\nNorth Haven Community Association. Meet outside of the building. \nBathroom:\nYes \nPost-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):\nHaven House Café\, North Haven
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/calgary-walk-nose-hill-park-brisbois-nw-august-2025/
LOCATION:North Haven Community Association\, 5003 N Haven Dr\, Calgary\, AB T2K 2K3
CATEGORIES:Calgary City Walk & Cafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250803T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20250521T162848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T003341Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Hike: Bowness Park\, Douglas Fir trail & Calgary Farmer's Market\, NW
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWe’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. \nMeet Place:\nMeet at Bowness Park. Park near the entrance and we’ll meet outside the restaurant called “Seasons of Bowness Park” \nBathrooms:\nYes \nPost-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):\nCalgary’s Farmer’s Market mid-walk \n 
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/urban-hike-bowness-park-douglas-fir-trail-calgary-farmers-market-nw-august/
LOCATION:Bowness Park\, 8900 48 Ave NW\, Calgary\, AB T3B 2B2
CATEGORIES:Calgary Urban Adventure Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250729T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20250512T034624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T031803Z
UID:8526-1753779600-1753785000@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Calgary Walk: West Nose Creek / Confluence Park\, NW
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWe’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. \nWant to join us?\nScroll down to the bottom for the options \nMeet Place:\nThe official parking lot for West Nose Creek / Confluence Park at the intersection of Beddington Blvd. and Beddington Trail\, NW \nBathroom:\nYes \nPost-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):\nTBA
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/calgary-walk-west-nose-creek-confluence-park-nw-june-2025/
LOCATION:West Nose Creek\, 300 Beddington Blvd NE\, Calgary\, AB
CATEGORIES:Calgary City Walk & Cafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250728T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250728T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
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UID:8495-1753695000-1753702200@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Historic Calgary Week Walk: Connecting Roxboro to Ramsay
DESCRIPTION:Description:\n\n\nHistorically\, 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. \nConnecting 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. \n  \n\nWhere and when:\nMonday\, 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.\n\nThe event is FULL\, but come anyway\, I won’t take attendance. Historic Calgary Week website. \nDistance and terrain:\nAbout 7 km\, 1.5-2 hours*. \n\n* NOTE: a mix of paved and dirt paths\, stairs and hills\n\n 
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/historic-calgary-week-walk-connecting-roxboro-to-ramsay/
LOCATION:Roxboro 3 hr parking\, 2WGM+6M Calgary\, Alberta\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250727T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250727T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T155600Z
UID:8480-1753608600-1753615800@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Historic Calgary Week Walk: Connecting Britannia & The Elbow River Valley
DESCRIPTION:Description:\n\n\n\nHistorically\, 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. \nCalgary’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. \nLori’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! \n\n\n\nWhere and when:\nSunday\, 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. \n  \nDistance and terrain:\nAbout 7 km\, 1.5-2 hours*. \n\n* NOTE: a mix of paved and dirt paths\, stairs and hills\n\n 
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/historic-calgary-week-walk-connecting-britannia-to-marda-loop/
LOCATION:Britannia Dr at 49 Ave SW\, 919 49 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB T2S 1H1
CATEGORIES:Book event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250726T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250726T160000
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CREATED:20250419T141250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T031052Z
UID:8445-1753518600-1753545600@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Elbow & Rae Lakes\, Kananaskis
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWe’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. \nMeet Place:\nKananaskis Visitor Centre\, Hwy 40 \nDirections:\nMeet at the Shell station at COP. \nDistance/Length:\nRated* (MOD)\,17 km + 430 meters elevation gain: 5-6 hours hiking \n*see rating system in the drop-down menu below \nCarpool Option:\nWhen possible\, carpooling will be arranged from the meet place. It is not guaranteed but may be an option.
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/elbow-rae-lakes-kananaskis/
LOCATION:Kananaskis Visitor Centre\, Hwy 40\, 1 AB-40\, Kananaskis\, AB T0L 1N0 1N0
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250724T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20250707T133441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T140630Z
UID:8678-1753383600-1753389000@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:SHELF LIFE BOOKS- Writing Calgary Event- creation\, publishing and distribution
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US!\n\nJoin 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.\n\n\nWhen and where:\nJuly 24 at 7 pm at Shelf Life Books\, 4 Street and 13 Avenue\, SW. Event link: https://shelflifebooks.ca \nMore about the panelists:\nLori 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. \nKevin 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. \nCharles Agopsowicz: A graphic designer\, illustrator and comic/zine creator. Check out his zines here: https://store.withthesetwohands.com/  \nJim 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
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/shelf-life-books-writing-calgary-event-creation-publishing-and-distribution/
LOCATION:Shelf Life Books\, 1302 4 St SW\, Calgary\, AB T2R 0X8
CATEGORIES:Book event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250724T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20250629T000143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T185750Z
UID:8666-1753347600-1753353000@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Calgary Walk: Nose Hill Park wildflowers\, Edgemont\, NW
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis 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. \nWant to join us?\nScroll down to the bottom for the options \nMeet Place:\nPark in an official Nose Hill Parking lot on Shaganappi Trail at Edgemont Blvd.\, NW \nBathroom:\nYes \nPost-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):\nFriends Café
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/calgary-walk-nose-hill-park-wildflowers-edgemont-nw-2/
LOCATION:Nose Hill Edgemont Blvd & Shaganappi\, NW\, 4VG8+9Q Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Calgary City Walk & Cafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250720T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20250316T204339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T141652Z
UID:8281-1753002000-1753011000@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Urban Hike: Fish Creek Park Lafarge Meadows\,  Rotary Wetlands\, Cranston ridge\, Chaparral\, SE
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWe’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. \nMeet Place:\nMeet at the end of 194 Ave.\, SE in Chaparrel (Fish Creek Park Lafarge meadows) \nBathrooms:\nNo\, but gas stations along 194 Ave \nPost-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):\nCrystie’s Café
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/urban-hike-fish-creek-park-lafarge-meadows-rotary-wetlands-cranston-ridge-chaparral-se/
LOCATION:Lafarge Meadows\, Fish Creek Park\, VXHX+37 Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Calgary Urban Adventure Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250717T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20240318T023705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T212537Z
UID:7424-1752739200-1752764400@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Mount Hoffman & Tiger Jaws waterfalls\, Kananaskis
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nMount 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. \nMeet Place:\nRed 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. \nDirections:\nFrom the meet place\, we will travel to Diamond Valley (the Turner Valley end) and into Sheep River\, Kananaskis. \nDistance/Length:\nRated (AL/MOD)\, 8 km + 500* meters elevation gain: 4 hours hiking time \nCarpool Option:\nWhen possible\, carpooling will be arranged from the meet place. It is not guaranteed but may be an option.
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/mount-hoffman-tiger-jaws-waterfalls-kananaskis-summer/
LOCATION:Red Deer Lake Church\, VRRV+H3 Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250715T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20250522T031835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T141230Z
UID:8561-1752570000-1752575400@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Calgary Walk: Bridgeland & the River Walk\, NE/ SE
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nTraveling 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. \nMeet Place:\nMeet outside Bridgeland Market. Lots of free parking on side streets or take transit – bus or Bridgeland LRT. \nPost-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):\nPhil and Sebastien Café
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/calgary-walk-bridgeland-the-river-walk-ne-se-summer-2025/
LOCATION:Bridgeland Market\, NE\, 3X37+82 Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Calgary City Walk & Cafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250705T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250705T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20250510T032137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T000551Z
UID:8521-1751706000-1751711400@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Calgary Walk: Jackrabbit Trail\, SW
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWe’ll follow the Jackrabbit Trail as it skirts the Glenmore reservoir along a hidden wooded pathway with rolling hills. \nMeet Place:\nPark 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. \nBathroom:\nBathroom at trailhead \nPost-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):\nSocial Grounds Cafe
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/calgary-walk-jackrabbit-trail-sw-2/
LOCATION:South Glenmore Park\, Jackrabbit Trail\, XVFH+MF Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Calgary City Walk & Cafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250703T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250703T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20250527T185908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T141528Z
UID:8582-1751533200-1751538600@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Calgary Walk: Roxboro and Ramsay\, SW-SE
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWe’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. \nMeet Place:\nMeet in the park at the corner of 30 Avenue and Roxboro Glen Road\, SW. Free\, no restrictions\, parking on 30 Avenue and side streets. \nBathroom:\nNone at the walk start but there are bathrooms along the walk \nPost-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):\nA 4th Street Café
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/calgary-walk-roxboro-and-ramsay-sw-se/
LOCATION:Roxboro Park\, 3041 Roxboro Glen Rd SW\, Calgary\, AB T2S 1T9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calgary City Walk & Cafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250629T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20250409T192225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T200804Z
UID:8398-1751202000-1751209200@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:LIBRARY WALK (FREE) from Bowness Library
DESCRIPTION:Walk with Lori!\nJoin 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. \nCalgary’s Best Walks and Calgary’s Best Bike Rides will be for sale at the walk. \nREGISTRATION OPENS ON MAY 31 at my BOOK EVENT at the Central Library with CBC- register for the May 31 event here. \nLocation:\nBowness Library\, register here: Calgary Library Programs  \nDistance and Difficulty:\n6-7 km with hills following sidewalks\, pathways and dirt paths \nCost:\nFREE!
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/library-walk-from-bowness-library-summer-2025/
LOCATION:Bowness Library\, 6532 Bowness Rd NW\, Calgary\, AB T3B 0E8
CATEGORIES:Book event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250628T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250628T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20230215T212119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T204623Z
UID:5891-1751097600-1751122800@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Grass Pass & beyond (Bull Creek Hills)\, Kananaskis
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWildflowers 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. \nMeet Place:\nRed 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) \nDirections:\nFrom the meet place we travel to Longview and then into the Kananaskis. \nDistance/Length:\nRated (MOD/INT)\, 10 km + 500-600* meters elevation gain: 5 hours hiking time\n*Option to climb more or less \nCarpool Option:\nWhen possible\, carpooling will be arranged. It is not guaranteed but may be an option.
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/grass-pass-kananaskis-june-2025/
LOCATION:Red Deer Lake Church\, VRRV+H3 Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250610T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20250402T151015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T142029Z
UID:8364-1749546000-1749555000@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Urban Hike: Fish Creek Park\, Bow Valley Ranch- Douglasdale escarpment\, SE
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWe’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. \nWant to join us?\nScroll down to the bottom for the options \nMeet Place:\nPark 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. \nBathrooms:\nThere are bathrooms in the visitor centre at the start of the walk. \nPost-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):\nItalian Centre Cafe
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/fish-creek-park-bow-valley-ranch-douglasdale-escarpment-may/
LOCATION:Bow Valley Ranch\, Fish Creek Park\, 15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary\, AB T2J 6T5
CATEGORIES:Calgary Urban Adventure Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250608T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20250217T154023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T154107Z
UID:8154-1749371400-1749398400@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Birthday hike to Jumpingpound Summit and beyond\,  Kananaskis
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nIt’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. \nMeet Place:\nAllen Bill trailhead\, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis \nDirections:\nThis trailhead is about a 45-55 minute drive from Calgary. \n\nAccess Hwy. 66 from Hwy. 22 (Hwy. 22 becomes Hwy. 66) or from Hwy. 8 (Glenmore Trail West).\nFollow Hwy. 66 into Kananaskis Country\nGo past the Information Centre and watch for the “Allen Bill” sign.\nThe sign and parking is just past the Elbow River Crossing at the bottom of long\, gradual hill.\n\nDistance/Length:\nRated* (MOD)\, 10 km + 500 meters elevation gain: 4-5 hours hiking time \n*Please see the drop menu below for an explanation of ratings \nCarpool Option:\nWhen possible\, carpooling will be arranged from the meet place.
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/birthday-hike-to-jumpingpound-summit-and-beyond-kananaskis-2025/
LOCATION:Allen Bill Day Use Area\, W826+H8\, Bragg Creek\, Alberta\, T0L 0K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250607T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250607T123000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20250307T221409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T142725Z
UID:8238-1749292200-1749299400@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:50th Anniversary Party- BOOK SIGNING at Owl's Nest Books
DESCRIPTION:Meet Lori!\nJoin 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. \nWhen and where:\nSaturday\, June 7 at 10:30-12:30 pm at Owl’s Nest Books\, Britannia Plaza\, SW \nMore about the book:\nBestselling 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. \nLori’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! \nWhat’s New in the 3rd Edition? \n-50+ new walk routes with full-colour maps \n-50+ Tasty Pit Stops for that pre or post walk stop \n-Beyond Calgary walks in Cochrane\, the Leighton Art Centre\, Brown Lowery Park\, Kananaskis and Canmore along with tasty pit stop suggestions \n-110 km Tour de Calgary walk broken into bite size segments \n-Birding walks through wetlands \n-More urban wilds treks through ravines and environmental reserves \n-More off-leash areas featured for pups and their people \n-Even more tasty pit stop suggestions – cafés\, picnic supply shops\, ice cream and craft beer \n-New photos and artwork throughout \n-New content on topics ranging from Indigenous history\, geology\, archaeology\, botanical gardens\, wetlands\, and why walking makes us happy!
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/50th-anniversary-party-book-signing-at-owls-nest-books/
LOCATION:Owl’s Nest Books\, 815a 49 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB T2S 1G8
CATEGORIES:Book event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250603T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20250305T152059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T162045Z
UID:8233-1748941200-1748950200@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Urban Hike: Bowmont Park and Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs\, NW
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWe’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. \nWant to join us?\nScroll down to the bottom for the options \nMeet Place:\nMeet at Bowmont Park parking lot\, Home Road and 52 St.\, NW \nBathrooms:\nNo\, but bathrooms at the Botanical Gardens\, halfway through the walk. \nPost-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):\nThe Fringe cafe
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/bowmont-park-botanical-gardens-of-silver-springs-nw-june-2025/
LOCATION:Bowmont EAST End\, NW\, 3RJM+5P Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Calgary Urban Adventure Hike
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250531T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20250314T200611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T031110Z
UID:8262-1748700000-1748705400@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:SKILL BUILDERS: CALGARY’S BEST WALKS WITH LORI BEATTIE & CBC
DESCRIPTION:Meet Lori!\nBring 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! \nWhen and where:\nMay 31 at 2-3:30 pm at the Calgary Central Library\, Patricia Wheelan Performance Hall. REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE HERE \nMore about the book:\nBestselling 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. \nBring 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. \nWhat’s New in the 3rd Edition? \n-50+ new walk routes with full-colour maps \n-50+ Tasty Pit Stops for that pre or post walk stop \n-Beyond Calgary walks in Cochrane\, the Leighton Art Centre\, Brown Lowery Park\, Kananaskis and Canmore along with tasty pit stop suggestions \n-110 km Tour de Calgary walk broken into bite size segments \n-Birding walks through wetlands \n-More urban wilds treks through ravines and environmental reserves \n-More off-leash areas featured for pups and their people \n-Even more tasty pit stop suggestions – cafés\, picnic supply shops\, ice cream and craft beer \n-New photos and artwork throughout \n-New content on topics ranging from Indigenous history\, geology\, archaeology\, botanical gardens\, wetlands\, and why walking makes us happy!
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/skill-builders-calgarys-best-walks-with-lori-beattie-cbc/
LOCATION:Calgary Central Library\, 800 3 St SE\, Calgary\, AB T2G 2E7
CATEGORIES:Book event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250531T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20250421T133532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T162205Z
UID:8452-1748682000-1748687400@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Calgary Walk: Ogden\, Beaverdam Flats\, Lynnwood views\, SE
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWe’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. \nMeet Place:\nMeet at George Moss Park near Brian’s Café\, as per the map \nBathrooms:\nYes \nPost-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):\nBrian’s Café
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/calgary-walk-ogden-beaverdam-flats-lynnwood-views-se-2/
LOCATION:Ogden\, George Moss Park\, SE\, XXPW+VF Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Calgary City Walk & Cafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250529T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20250217T163630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T150041Z
UID:8158-1748509200-1748527200@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Raven's End hike on Mount Yamnuska\, Kananaskis
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nA forested climb to the east ridge of Yamnuska known as Raven’s End leads to spectacular views. \nMeet Place:\nMount Yamnuska trailhead\, Kananaskis \nDirections:\nHwy. 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. \nDistance/Length:\nRated (AL/MOD)\, 7 km + 500 meters elevation gain: 4 hours hiking time \nCarpool Option:\nWhen possible\, carpooling will be arranged from the meet place.
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/ravens-end-hike-on-mount-yamnuska-kananaskis/
LOCATION:Mount Yamnuska trailhead\, Kananaskis\, 4WC7+FH Seebe\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250527T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20250416T125239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T125505Z
UID:8439-1748336400-1748341800@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Calgary Walk: Patterson\, Cougar Ridge\, Paskapoo Slopes\, SW
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nOffering 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. \nWant to join us?\nScroll down to the bottom for the options \nMeet Place:\nWe’ll meet at the intersection of 77 St and Cougar Ridge Drive. This is near the Calgary International French School. Free street parking. \nBathroom:\nNone at the walk start. \nPost-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional)\nGood Earth Cafe Strathcona Square
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/calgary-walk-patterson-cougar-ridge-paskapoo-slopes-sw-spring-2025/
LOCATION:Cougar Ridge Meet place\, 3R92+4M Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Calgary City Walk & Cafe
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20250421T193146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T193506Z
UID:8465-1748088000-1748098800@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:BOOK SIGNING at MEC
DESCRIPTION:Meet Calgary author Lori Beattie\nJoin 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. \nWhen and where:\nSat.\, May 24 at 12-2 or 3 pm \nMore about Lori’s NEW book:\nCalgary’s Best Walks \nBestselling 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. \nLori’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! \nWhat’s New in the 3rd Edition? \n-50+ new walk routes with full-colour maps \n-50+ Tasty Pit Stops for that pre or post walk stop \n-Beyond Calgary walks in Cochrane\, the Leighton Art Centre\, Brown Lowery Park\, Kananaskis and Canmore along with tasty pit stop suggestions \n-110 km Tour de Calgary walk broken into bite size segments \n-Birding walks through wetlands \n-More urban wilds treks through ravines and environmental reserves \n-More off-leash areas featured for pups and their people \n-Even more tasty pit stop suggestions – cafés\, picnic supply shops\, ice cream and craft beer \n-New photos and artwork throughout \n-New content on topics ranging from Indigenous history\, geology\, archaeology\, botanical gardens\, wetlands\, and why walking makes us happy!
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/book-signing-at-mec-may/
LOCATION:MEC CALGARY\, 830 10 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB T2R 0A9
CATEGORIES:Book event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250524T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20250513T143253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T143332Z
UID:8543-1748077200-1748082600@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Calgary Walk: Edworthy Park\, Wildwood & Quarry Road Trail\, SW
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWe’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.   \nWant to join us?\nScroll down to the bottom for the options \nMeet Place:\nMeet 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) \nBathroom:\nBathroom at the trailhead (year-round heated on north side\, port-a-potty on south side) \nCafé stop (optional):\nAngel’s
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/edworthy-park-douglas-fir-trail-wildwood-quarry-road-trail-sw-summer-2025-2/
LOCATION:Edworthy Park north side\, 4105 Montgomery View NW\, Calgary\, AB T3B 3E8
CATEGORIES:Calgary City Walk & Cafe
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250520T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20250512T034039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T034114Z
UID:8524-1747731600-1747737000@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Calgary Walk: Edgemont Park Ravines\, NW
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWe’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. \nMeet Place:\nPark 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. \nBathrooms:\nNo \nPost-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):\nFriends Café
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/edgemont-park-ravines-nw-2025/
LOCATION:Edgemont\, NW\, 6911 Edgemont Dr NW\, Calgary\, AB T3A 2J8
CATEGORIES:Calgary City Walk & Cafe
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250517T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20250502T142431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T185524Z
UID:8504-1747472400-1747477800@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Calgary Walk: Blossoms + River Walk - Stanley Park\, Roxboro\, Mission\, Mount Royal\,  Elbow Park\, SW
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWe’ll walk along neighhourhood streets past blossoming cherry trees and beautiful homes\, along the Elbow River Pathway to hidden stairways and pathways that lead to spectacular views. \nWant to join us?\nScroll down to the bottom for the options \nMeet Place:\nMeet at Stanley Park official parking lot on 42 Ave. SW \nBathrooms:\nYes \nPost-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):\nNeighbour Coffee
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/calgary-walk-blossoms-river-walk-stanley-park-roxboro-mission-mount-royal-elbow-park-sw/
LOCATION:Stanley Park parking lot 42 Ave\, 2W8J+9R Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Calgary City Walk & Cafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250514T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231517
CREATED:20250328T151627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T200114Z
UID:8329-1747246500-1747252800@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Walk with Lori and AWA: Bioliphic beauty along the Elbow River\, connecting communites and the urban wilds with Calgary's Best Walks author\, Lori Beattie
DESCRIPTION:Join Lori & Alberta Wilderness Association for a wild walk!\nLori has a BRAND NEW guidebook with 95 Walks in Calgary\, Cochrane and beyond! Join her for a guided walk from the book and check out her NEW BOOK\, Calgary’s Best Walks 3rd edition\, with 95 walks including 50 NEW WALKS. \nWhen and where:\nWednesday\, May 14  at 6:15 pm- 8 pm. Meet in Britannia\, on Britannia Dr. at 49 Ave.\, SW. Register HERE: https://albertawilderness.ca/product/elbow-river-connecting-communities/ \nDistance and terrain\nAbout 7 km\, 1.5-2 hours*. \n* NOTE: a mix of paved and dirt paths\, stairs and hills and steady walking for the entire walk. \n\nThe Walk: \n\n\nMeet Lori Beattie\, owner of Fit Frog Adventures and author of the just released 3rd edition of Calgary’s Best Walks with 95 Walks in Calgary\, Cochrane and beyond! Join her for a guided walk that connects through parks and the urban wilds along the Elbow River. From river valley to ridge top\, we’ll take stairs and paths through Saskatoon slopes of Britannia\, to stunning views where the Bald Eagles often soar\, past homes to more connector paths where the Great Horned Owl has been known to perch on the bare branches of the poplars. Past Stanley Park through slope side wilds to Parkhill where a side street walk leads to more stairs and a climb into Erlton Natural Park and single track trails through wolf willow before breaking out to spectacular views of downtown and trees in full leaf the make up the bioliphic community of Roxboro below. We’ll return through Roxboro\, past the stunning garden in Rideau and continue along the river pathway.\n\nCheck out Lori’s NEW BOOK\, Calgary’s Best Walks 3rd edition\, with 95 walks including 50 NEW WALKS.\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about the book: \nBestselling 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. \nBring 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. \nWhat’s New in the 3rd Edition? \n-50+ new walk routes with full-colour maps \n-50+ Tasty Pit Stops for that pre or post walk stop \n-Beyond Calgary walks in Cochrane\, the Leighton Art Centre\, Brown Lowery Park\, Kananaskis and Canmore along with tasty pit stop suggestions \n-110 km Tour de Calgary walk broken into bite size segments \n-Birding walks through wetlands \n-More urban wilds treks through ravines and environmental reserves \n-More off-leash areas featured for pups and their people \n-Even more tasty pit stop suggestions – cafés\, picnic supply shops\, ice cream and craft beer \n-New photos and artwork throughout \n-New content on topics ranging from Indigenous history\, geology\, archaeology\, botanical gardens\, wetlands\, and why walking makes us happy!
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/walk-with-lori-and-awa-bioliphic-beauty-along-the-elbow-river-connecting-communites-and-the-urban-wilds-with-calgarys-best-walks-author-lori-beattie/
LOCATION:Britannia Dr at 49 Ave SW\, 919 49 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB T2S 1H1
CATEGORIES:Book event
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