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.
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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…
Reimagining Glenbow
Glenbow closed to the public in 2021 to undergo a massive transformation. The museum opened in this concrete box, lacking windows and style, in 1976. It will re-emerge after the renovation as the JR Shaw Centre for Arts & Culture. When it does, it will welcome visitors with a new look and experience.
Exploring Arts Commons
This guide examines the history of Arts Commons and explores this destination on Stephen Avenue. Significant for its role in the development of the arts and culture in the city. Its imminent transformation will impact more than the city block it occupies.
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 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.
Evolution of Stampede Park | Saddledome
The plan to create a Culture and Entertainment District anchored by the new $1.22 billion Scotia Place will transform Victoria Park. The former Olympic Saddledome appears destined for extinction in this evolving landscape. Explore this iconic landmark destination on a 900 km pathway system as you bike Calgary.
Red Mile
If your boots are made for walking, the Retail and Entertainment District or RED Mile on 17th Avenue is a great place in Calgary for urban exploring. It is an easy 1.6 km connected by urban art, heritage buildings and green space. There are plenty of options to enjoy pit stops and grab something to…
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….
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…
The Urban Explorer 