Explore the most popular City Walk trails near Calgary with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Great for the middle of the suburbs
Nice ride off the Bow River trail. A paved, shared pathway all the way terminating at 96 Ave near the Blue Ring. Mostly flat with a few moderate hills and although you pass some light industrial areas, they are balanced by golf courses and open space along the creek. West Nose Creek (Confluence) Park at the north end is an interesting natural area complete with a big glacial erratic.
Nice walk around a pond in the city. Peaceful
Very good trail. Weaves through natural park and alongside the contours of Nose Creek. Have done this many times commuting to/from work and with the family enroute to the zoo or Eau Clare. Just a word of caution (ok two) use your bell and be aware of bikers in the middle of speed time trials.
Ganz nett um mal ein wenig raus aus der Stadt zu kommen.
Weekly-ish run at lunch, often following the trails on the north edge of the island west of the pedestrian bridge. East are often urban campsites.
Beautiful walk. Nice views of the city and the river. Really liked watching the river surfers and all the people enjoying the river floating and boating. I would recommend this to anyone and will be returning with our kids and their bikes.
Nice easy city walk
It takes me about 30 to 35 minutes to stroll around the pond. Nice foliage. Amazing birdwatching for being in the suburbs like this - watch for lots of Red-Winged Blackbirds, Starlings, Northern Flickers, a Merganser (with nest in the water), a Great Blue Heron, Black Crested Cormorants, Pelicans flying overhead, and an occasional Blue Jay.
Inner city park, nice for a jog or hike, play ground for kids. Ducks, Geese, and their “-lings” for some wild life as well as some interpretive walk signage for some education.
Wonderful place to go for a walk. Lots of geese who aren’t afraid of people, and many squirrels! Many herbs and vegetables are also growing near the restaurant.
Joel R. on Nose Creek Pathway
My first time here, walk @Discovery Area. and it blows me away. Very peaceful and beautiful scenery. You’ll see all of these if you’re walking.
Beautiful innercity park with water and playground and river views.
Entertaining. There is also a “Geocaching” adventure with this nature walk path that teaches you about Canadian wildlife. Not difficult whatsoever, heavy trafficked area.
there were 8 of us that went on this walk. There were a few of us that haven't done this trail and I really liked it. Was not really busy because the kids are still in school. Really nice trail and I will be back to walk it again. It was nice to see the big houses
Skipped Jaipur Bridge but went all around the park. Short, nice walk to do people watch, meditation, and nice quick exercise. Well-maintained park. Beautiful downtown view! #28 06/20/2019
This isn't a hike, it's a walk through the park but it's very beautiful. I love going mid May to see the baby geese. Nice short walk, tons of people though.
If you're looking for a walk and not a hike, you'll enjoy this! Nice leisurely stroll through the park. Lots of geese, birds and squirrels. Plenty of good river viewpoints and lots of good spots to relax within the park.
Joel R. on Elliston Park Loop
Me and my wife walk to this trail and I found it quite and peaceful. We will definitely go back to this place.
a trail
It’s a beautiful hike for Sunday afternoon. We saw baby geese and were entertained by a street performer.
Nice, quick walk in downtown. Lots of people around & good for dogs. Paved walking path.
Better than walking by the road. A little bit of nature in the middle of the city.
Good short walk with a nice view of the river. There were lots of geese out which was nice to see. Dog friendly as well!
