Best Outdoor Beach Volleyball Courts in Calgary

If you’re looking to get sandy this summer, Calgary offers a great beach volleyball scene. Check out the courts in the heart of downtown, family-friendly leagues, or easy drop-ins at community parks. Grab your crew, bring a volleyball, sunscreen, water, and enjoy the summer vibes on the sand! Here’s a list of the most popular spots:

Run or Bike Calgary’s Most Iconic Communities and Green Spaces

Explore Mount Royal to Inglewood as a lone Wolfe or as part of a pack! This urban experience is under 8km and travels between two public art installations. The guide highlights aspects of the city’s heritage, featuring art, architecture, and green spaces.

Story City | Wonderland

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…

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Urban Sanctuary | Inglewood

This destination for culture and recreation is walkable and bike-friendly. The community of Inglewood provides space to educate and preserve the environment with our shared heritage. Home to nature reserves, iconic institutions and over 400 buildings constructed before 1914.

Urban Hike for Halloween | Reader Rock Garden

Reader Rock Garden is an internationally praised garden and a national historic site. This hidden gem a must see for bikers riding the pathway around Stampede Park. Its connection to Union Cemetery makes it a great place to explore with your feet or imagination for Halloween.

What is Urban Exploring | Rundle Ruins

Urban Exploring looks beyond abandoned ruins at the many elements that create great urban places. We discover and share these places while encouraging community engagement and physical fitness.

The Value of Saving Old Houses | Nimmons’ Residence

In an era of rapid urban development, saving old houses is about more than just preserving physical structures. It is about safeguarding our collective heritage, celebrating architectural diversity, and fostering sustainable practices. There is intrinsic value in saving these historical structures that go beyond sentimentality. Environmental Considerations Preserving old houses is an environmentally responsible choice….

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Best Outdoor Basketball Courts in Calgary

These are the best outdoor basketball courts in the city, celebrating an active lifestyle for all ages in an inner-city environment that is free and open to the public.