Next to the Masters Gallery on 4th Street is a notable attraction. This vividly coloured, 8 x 8-foot “painting in bronze” is by Joe Fafard. The portrait of Van Gogh appears to be observing you, turning his head as you pass by on the street.
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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 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.
Artistic Cityscape
Murals transform Calgary’s cityscape into an expansive open-air urban art gallery. Two of the most iconic works are impressive for more than their longevity. They enhance the overall urban landscape and create a unique sense of place. They are recognizable for their bright colours and imagery that complements the surroundings.
Best Urban Trail for Fall – Weaselhead Flats
The City of Calgary maintains approximately 1000 km of regional pathways and 96 km of trails. These pathways and trails allow you to explore a mix of natural and curated landscapes. Nestled within city limits, Weaselhead Flats Natural Environment Park is hidden gem of urban wilderness.
The Inception of Towers | Emergent
The plaza at 9th Avenue and 1st Street SW is a great urban lookout. You can explore how Calgary emerged as an urban centre. After the railroad arrived, the city grew, and so did the structures. This story is reflected in the mirrored surfaces of a public art installation called Emergent (2017) by Jill Anholt.
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 