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.
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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.
Recreation and Heritage Park | Glenmore Reservoir
The Glenmore Reservoir loop is approximately 15 km. It has a network of trails and pathways for running, urban hikes, walks or wheels.
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….
Biking Mohkinstsis | The Elbow River– Where Calgary Comes Together
A 9 km journey that takes you along the Elbow River to its confluence with the Bow. This is more than just a meeting of two rivers. It explores spaces where people have traditionally gathered and how cultures often develop through a connection to the land.
Trans Canada Trail – RiverWalk | Centre Street Bridge
Centre Street Bridge is an iconic Calgary landmark and a historically vital transportation artery to the heart of the city. This destination on The City’s 900 km network of pathways includes the RiverWalk and the 29,000 km Trans Canada Trail. This system connects communities, people, and nature, making it a great place to explore on foot or by bike.
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….
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