SPLIT ROCK EDGEPARK RAVINE This two-metre high glacial Grab some shade under a erratic near the Birthplace copse of trees and have a Forest on the south side of snack in this beautiful Confluence Park sits just off ravine formed by ancient the pathway in a beautiful glacial run-off. creek valley. WEST NOSE CREEK This burbling creek has cut a valley worthy of a river (which the creek used to be), offering you views of sandstone escarpments and a tranquil ride just below busy city streets.
Crowchild Tr. Nose Hill Park
HOME ROAD HILL Get some speed going, then gear down to power up the
steep hill if you’re heading Macleod Trail north. There is a great view of the Bow River and the Rockies to the west near the top of the hill.
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SHOULDICE PARK Check out the tennis players and picnickers as you pedal through this scenic northwest park. 16th Ave. N.E. CALGARY ZOO Look for dinosaur sculptures and listen EDWORTHY PARK for exotic animal noises The giant lawn and picnic table area as you pass by fenced on the park’s south side is a favou- zoo enclosures. rite meeting place for families who want to get outdoors. Be careful of the kiddies here. Stop and walk BOW RIVER PATHWAY down to the tiny beach if you want This section of the pathway FORT CALGARY to cool down in the water. Angel’s along the south side of the No need to stop, but it Cappuccino & Ice Cream Cafe has a Bow River toward Edworthy gives you a sense of range of tasty treats by the pedes- Park is great for people- the city’s pioneer past trian bridge on the north side of the watching. Look for caravans when you see the park (save at least $4 per person for of rafters floating the river, fort’s old wooden CENTENARY this stop to get a double-scoop ice and the urban fitness set of buildings. PARK cream cone). in-line skaters and joggers. Weave through a INGLEWOOD BIRD mature forest of pop- SANCTUARY lars on an idyllic Take a stroll through part of inner-city island that this 36-hectare wildlife re- 29th Street S.W. Street 29th has a disc golf serve to see a wide range of course. birds that nest in the area. 37th Street S.W. Street 37th Glenmore Trail
Glenmore Reservoir WEASELHEAD CARBURN PARK NATURAL AND NATURAL AREA ENVIRONMENT Enjoy the largest ponds in Delve into the only delta the park system. in the city. Watch for a steep hill near the north entrance to the park. 14th Street S.W. Street 14th 37th Street S.W. Street 37th
RAVEN ROCKS Look for prairie and peregrine falcons nesting on these cliffs
near the western edge of Fish Macleod Trail Creek Provincial Park.
Fish Creek Park
VOTIER’S FLATS Aspen and balsam poplar stands shade this network of trails in the middle of Fish Creek Provin- cial Park off Elbow Drive. Look for beavers in the creek and mule deer in the trees.
BOW VALLEY RANCH This complex near the Bow Bottom Trail en- trance to Fish Creek Provincial park includes a visitor’s centre with exhibits outlining the history of Fish Creek Park (closed on summer weekends, unfortunately), and a supply of self-guiding trail maps. From the visitor’s centre it’s a short stroll to the Bow Valley Ranche built by millionaire rancher William Roper Hull in 1896. The Ranche was once the scene of numerous parties at- tended by the cream of Calgary society.