If you’re looking to get sandy this summer, Calgary has 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:
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Run or Bike Calgary’s Most Iconic Communities and Green Spaces
This urban experience is under 8km and travels between two public art installations of General Wolfe. Explore a journey from Mount Royal to Inglewood as a lone Wolfe or as part of a pack! This guide highlights aspects of the city’s heritage, featuring art, architecture, and green spaces. It should take under 30 minutes by bike.
The Value Behind Saving Old Houses | Nimmons Residence
The value of the Nimmons’ Residence extends beyond its prominent location at 1827 14 St. 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.
Best Dog Park and Urban Hike | River Park and Sandy Beach
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. Explore the historic residential community of Mount Royal with the retail and entertainment district along 17th Avenue and 4th Street. It features lookouts of the city skyline, green space, heritage buildings, public art, and urban design.
Old School
Calgary is successfully preserving examples of its sandstone construction boom. This is achieved through the ongoing use and adaptive reuse of its historic schools built between 1894-1914.
The Urban Explorer 