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.
Tag: Public Art
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.
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.
Exploring An 802-Step Art Gallery | Calgary Tower
The 802 Challenge is back again every Tuesday in March 2025. Whether you’re looking for a unique activity or taking your fitness goals to another level. There is more to see than just the view from the observation deck. Explore the murals painted by young amateur artists on the landings of the stairways of the Calgary Tower.
Wonderland – Tallest Buildings
There have been three buildings that have had the distinction of being the tallest in the city since the Calgary Tower was surpassed in 1983. They can all be seen from an urban art installation called Wonderland (2012) by artist Jaume Plensa. This great urban lookout is in the plaza in front of The Bow on…
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.
The Urban Explorer 