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SUMMARY:Curly Sands & Mesa Butte Summit + Leighton Art Centre\, Kananaskis
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nJoin us for a wonderful beginner foothills summit hike close to Calgary. We’ll head southwest of Calgary to the foothills near Millarville to hike to big views (we’ll see the city!) atop Mesa Butte. This little summit hike is little known but so close to the city. A great one to add to your year-round hiking! After the hike we’ll take a quick detour to the Leighton Art Centre to do a stroll on the trails and soak up the spectacular views. \nMeet Place:\nMeet at Red Deer Lake Church \nDirections:\nHwy 22 south of Calgary \nDistance/Length:\nRated* (MOD)\, 8 km + 400 meters elevation gain: 4+ hours hiking time\, including lunch stop \n*Please see the drop menu below for an explanation of ratings \nCarpool Option:\nWhen possible\, carpooling will be arranged from the meeting place.
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/curly-sands-mesa-butte-summit-leighton-art-centre-kananaskis/
LOCATION:Red Deer Lake Church\, VRRV+H3 Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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SUMMARY:FREE JANES WALK! Connecting Elbow River communities on foot with Calgary's Best Walks author\, Lori Beattie
DESCRIPTION:Meet Lori!\nLori has a BRAND NEW guidebook with 95 Walks in Calgary\, Cochrane and beyond! Join her for a free Janes Walk through her favourite neighbourhoods and check out her NEW BOOK\, Calgary’s Best Walks 3rd edition\, with 95 walks including 50 NEW WALKS. \nWhen and where:\nFriday\, May 2 at 1- 2:30 pm – meet on Britannia Drive at 49 Ave SW. All Janes Walks are FREE! REGISTER HERE \nWhat is a “Janes Walk”?\nJane’s Walk is an annual festival of free\, community-led walking conversations inspired by urbanist and writer Jane Jacobs. On the first weekend of May every year\, Jane’s Walk festivals take place in hundreds of cities around the world. This event encourages people to share stories about their neighbourhoods\, discover unseen aspects of their communities\, and use walking as a way to connect with their neighbours. \nThe Walk: \n\n\nJoin Lori Beattie\, intrepid urban explorer and author of the just released 3rd edition of Calgary’s Best Walks\, and discover how she moves through the city\, connecting communities on foot and searching out the secret paths and hidden stairway connectors whenever she can. From Sandy Beach Park we’ll travel along the Elbow River Pathway\, up the saskatoon slopes to stunning views of the river valley. We’ll navigate Britannia to connector paths that lead to blossoming gardens before we cross the river and find the hidden stairway into into the urban wilds\, followed by stunning downtown views. We’ll walk through Elbow Park to Marda Loop\, past the new shops of 34th Avenue and into Altadore\, where a fairy garden makes you smile\, little libraries beckon\, and a secret path leads to a garden that you’ll want to revisit throughout the summer! This walk is about 6-7 km with hills and a mix of paved path\, sidewalk\, stairs and dirt paths.\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/janes-walk-connecting-elbow-river-communities-on-foot-with-calgarys-best-walks-author-lori-beattie-friday/
LOCATION:Britannia Dr at 48 Ave SW\, 4732 Britannia Dr SW\, Calgary\, AB T2S 1J7
CATEGORIES:Book event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250503T150000
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SUMMARY:BOOK LAUNCH & ART OPENING at Gibson Fine Art- Calgary's Best Walks 3rd edition & Jill Thomson artwork
DESCRIPTION:Meet author Lori Beattie and cover artist Jill Thomson\nJoin us at Gibson Art Gallery for an art opening and book launch party! This event will celebrate the colour\, energy and happiness of walking and biking in Calgary. Artist Jill Thomson is featured on the cover of Calgary’s Best Walks and throughout Lori’s book.  Jill will exhibit her new works and Lori will launch her NEW BOOK\, Calgary’s Best Walks 3rd edition\, with 95 walks including 50 NEW WALKS. \nLearn more about Jill Thomson here on her website: www.jillthomson.ca \nWhen and where:\nMay 3 at 1- 3pm at Gibson Art Gallery: Read more: https://gibsonfineart.ca/ and 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/book-launch-art-opening-at-gibson-fine-art-calgarys-best-walks-3rd-edition-jill-thomson-artwork/
LOCATION:Gibson Art Gallery\, 523 Cleveland Crescent SE\, Calgary\, AB T2G 4R8
CATEGORIES:Book event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250504T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T171818
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SUMMARY:FREE JANES WALK! Connecting Elbow River communities on foot with Calgary's Best Walks author\, Lori Beattie
DESCRIPTION:Meet Lori!\nLori has a BRAND NEW guidebook with 95 Walks in Calgary\, Cochrane and beyond! Join her for a free Janes Walk through her favourite neighbourhoods and check out her NEW BOOK\, Calgary’s Best Walks 3rd edition\, with 95 walks including 50 NEW WALKS. \nWhen and where:\nSunday\, May 4 at 10 -11:30 am pm. Meet on Britannia Drive at 49 Ave SW. All Janes Walks are FREE! REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/janes-walk-calgary-98198594881  \nWhat is a “Janes Walk”?\nJane’s Walk is an annual festival of free\, community-led walking conversations inspired by urbanist and writer Jane Jacobs. On the first weekend of May every year\, Jane’s Walk festivals take place in hundreds of cities around the world. This event encourages people to share stories about their neighbourhoods\, discover unseen aspects of their communities\, and use walking as a way to connect with their neighbours. \nThe Walk: \n\n\nJoin Lori Beattie\, intrepid urban explorer and author of the just released 3rd edition of Calgary’s Best Walks\, and discover how she moves through the city\, connecting communities on foot and searching out the secret paths and hidden stairway connectors whenever she can. From Sandy Beach Park we’ll travel along the Elbow River Pathway\, up the saskatoon slopes to stunning views of the river valley. We’ll navigate Britannia to connector paths that lead to blossoming gardens before we cross the river and find the hidden stairway into into the urban wilds\, followed by stunning downtown views. We’ll walk through Elbow Park to Marda Loop\, past the new shops of 34th Avenue and into Altadore\, where a fairy garden makes you smile\, little libraries beckon\, and a secret path leads to a garden that you’ll want to revisit throughout the summer! This walk is about 6-7 km with hills and a mix of paved path\, sidewalk\, stairs and dirt paths.\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/janes-walk-connecting-elbow-river-communities-on-foot-with-calgarys-best-walks-author-lori-beattie/
LOCATION:Britannia Dr at 48 Ave SW\, 4732 Britannia Dr SW\, Calgary\, AB T2S 1J7
CATEGORIES:Book event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250506T103000
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SUMMARY:Calgary Walk: Roxboro\, Ramsay\, Elbow River\, SW
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nHidden pathways\, stairs and hills\, river trails\, interesting architecture\, and some tasty post-hike treats to warm us up! \nWant to join us?\nScroll down to the bottom for the options \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 \nPost-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):\nPhil and Sebastian’s on 4th Street \n 
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/calgary-walk-roxboro-ramsay-elbow-river-sw-2025-may/
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:20250506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250506T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T171818
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T214431Z
UID:9370-1746522000-1746531000@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Urban Hike: Sandy Beach and the Elbow River Pathway communities\, SW
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWe follow the Elbow River pathway to neighbourhood streets along Riverdale Avenue before navigating through Elbow Park\, Roxboro\, Erlton and Mission before and looping back. \nMeet Place:\nMeet at Sandy Beach Park \nPost-Walk Picnic (Optional):\nBring a picnic lunch and we’ll find a picnic table at Sandy Beach near the Elbow River after the walk.
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/urban-hike-sandy-beach-and-the-elbow-river-pathway-communities-sw/
LOCATION:Sandy Beach park\, 1125 50 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB T2T 2V8
CATEGORIES:Calgary Urban Adventure Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250510T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T171818
CREATED:20250122T172547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T150021Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Hike: Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park\, NW
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nGlenbow 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\, and breathtaking landscapes. \nMeet Place:\nThe official parking lot for Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park. Access to the Park is from Glenbow Road\, off of Highway 1A. The Park is 34 km west of downtown Calgary and 5 km east of Cochrane. Park in the official parking lot at the end of Glenbow Road. \nBathrooms:\nYes\, bathrooms at the trailhead \nPost-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional):\nNone\, but bring some snacks\, lunch and a thermos of something hot for a post-walk picnic stop with views of the Rockies
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/urban-hike-glenbow-ranch-provincial-park-nw-2025/
LOCATION:Glenbow Ranch\, NW\, Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park\, 255001 Glenbow Rd\, Cochrane\, AB T4C 0B7
CATEGORIES:Calgary Urban Adventure Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250513T103000
DTSTAMP:20260509T171818
CREATED:20250303T145644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T145340Z
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SUMMARY:Calgary Walk: Bridgeland Blossoms & 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-may/
LOCATION:Bridgeland Market\, NE\, 3X37+82 Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Calgary City Walk & Cafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250514T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T171818
CREATED:20250328T151627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T200114Z
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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 48 Ave SW\, 4732 Britannia Dr SW\, Calgary\, AB T2S 1J7
CATEGORIES:Book event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250517T103000
DTSTAMP:20260509T171818
CREATED:20250502T142431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T185524Z
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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:20250520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250520T103000
DTSTAMP:20260509T171818
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250524T103000
DTSTAMP:20260509T171818
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T171818
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:20250527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250527T103000
DTSTAMP:20260509T171818
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250529T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T171819
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250531T103000
DTSTAMP:20260509T171819
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:20250531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250531T153000
DTSTAMP:20260509T171819
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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