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 […]
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: […]
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? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Meet at CSpace, at the front of the building along 32 Ave., SW. […]
Description: The trail to Lillian Lake and the Galatea Lakes follows a forested trail alongside Galatea Creek, crisscrossing bridges until Lillian Lake comes into view. The 1 km climb to Galatea Lake offers spectacular views. There is an option to stop at Lillian for those who do not want to climb the extra 1 km. […]
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. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Meet at Bowmont Park parking lot, Home Road and 52 St., NW […]