Available on the Story City App, this short self-guided walk is under 1km and takes about 20 minutes. If you have ever looked at the city skyline and wondered if you could build a legacy through real estate? Then this monopoly-styled walking challenge is you. The journey explores the city’s heritage, architecture and public art installations…
Category: urban lookout
Best Dog Friendly Urban Hike | River Park
Our furry friends are part of our social circle, like a shadow they go where we go. Urban hiking is a social activity. It provides an opportunity to connect with friends and family. You can also engage with the community while exploring the urban environment. Calgary has 157 public off-leash areas totalling 1145 hectares, some of the most in North America.
Best 5K Inner City Urban Hike
This urban hike should take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Featuring lookouts of the city skyline, green space, heritage buildings, public art, and urban design. It explores the historic residential community of Mount Royal, the retail and entertainment district along 17th Avenue and 4th Street.
Benefits of Urban Hiking | Evamy Ridge -Stepping it Up
Urban hiking is an active way to experience our everyday environment. It can involve exploring parks and green spaces. Hikers navigate city streets, sidewalks, and other areas within the urban landscape. Appreciating the spaces where we spend most of our time is important. It can contribute to a more positive mindset and improve mental health….
Artistic Cityscape
Murals transform Calgary’s cityscape into an expansive open-air urban art gallery. Two of the most iconic works are impressive for more than their longevity. They enhance the overall urban landscape and create a unique sense of place. They are recognizable for their bright colours and imagery that complements the surroundings.
Best Urban Trail for Fall – Weaselhead Flats
The City of Calgary maintains approximately 1000 km of regional pathways and 96 km of trails. These pathways and trails allow you to explore the mix of natural and curated landscapes. With so much to explore, we feature a unique place to escape the city without actually leaving it. Tucked in the southwest, the Weaselhead Flats Natural Environment Park is a gem of urban wilderness.
Emergent – Towers
The plaza at 9th Avenue and 1st Street SW is a great urban lookout. You can explore the emergence of Calgary as an urban centre. It is reflected in the mirrored surfaces of a public art installation called Emergent (2017) by Jill Anholt. Capture the city’s heritage and success as you’re surrounded by some of the tallest buildings in Calgary at their completion.
Behind Stephen Avenue
Learn what’s behind Stephen Avenue. One of only three National Historic Districts in Western Canada. Painted on the back of the sandstone Hudson Block is a 100 x 40ft mural by artist Curtis Van Charles. It is centred around George Stephen, 8th Avenue’s namesake, surrounded by symbols of his life accomplishments.
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