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.
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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….
Old School
Calgary has had success preserving prominent examples of its sandstone construction boom. This is achieved through the ongoing use and adaptive reuse of its historic schools. This construction era followed a fire in 1886 that destroyed much of the wood building stock. These schools anchor some of the oldest neighbourhoods. This makes them a great place to explore or start a hike of a historic community.
The Urban Explorer 