This farmers market is located south of Calgary near spruce meadows. Great place to visit however…read morethere seems to be a lack of customers supporting this place. The main restaurant was closing due to high rent. Too bad because the other vendors will be affected. Hope this place will survives. Located on the grounds is an excellent children's learning and exploring centre. Kids and adults should visit the outdoor learning center.

The staff was abrupt and genuinely false! I was cut off and not helped very much about my inquiry…read moreinto purchasing flowers at this place.

This is kind of a surprise, but the City of Calgary runs what may be Canada's largest sailing…read moreschool, based on the Glenmore Reservoir. They have dozens of boats, and they offer affordable courses that run all sumer and into the fall. It's a great place to learn to sail, or to rent a boat for a few hours or a day.

I've used all the rafting companies is Calgary and this is by far THE best company to use. You can…read moreeasily book your chosen raft and day/time online. When you show up at the start station in Shouldice, the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. We were given a safety talk, as well as the rules and expectations associated with using the company and the river. The rafting experience was fantastic. It took us about 2 hours to travel down, and was a gorgeous way to see the city. Once we arrived at the end check point, the staff were waving and smiling, directing us where to go. We simply dropped off our raft and carried on with our day. Very hassle free! We had such a great time! Ravi and his team consistently went above and beyond with their customer service. I cannot say enough good things about them and highly recommend that you use them when floating the Bow!

I would highly recommend using this company. The crew were all very bubbly and friendly, and having…read morea good time. Great value for money per person for an afternoons activity. Looking forward to my next float!

Lazy Day has everything you need for a relaxing afternoon spent floating down the river. We rented…read morea 6 adult one which was enough for 4 adults and 3 kids--- cooler for drinks and snacks. They had life jackets for everyone and took the time to make sure they fit right. It was about 2 hours - just shy of - from Edworthy to Eau Claire. We got off on the north side of the river past the peace bridge. Next time we would likely do the south side as the incline was less with kids - although the walk with the raft would be a little longer. Either way, great way to spend a warm afternoon and enjoy a little Stay Cation.

My fiancee and our two friends decided to go with this company our first time rafting down the bow…read moreriver. We went on a Saturday afternoon and it was not at all busy. Ideally, two cars would be best because you can leave one vehicle at the exit where the shop is and the other should be where the launch site is. You can also choose the shuttle service if you don't want to deal with driving. The staff were very friendly and helpful, describing the entire path. In addition, one of the employees were waiting for us at the end of our float to help take our boat in. The prices are pretty reasonable. We decided to get a 6 person boat for extra comfort and the 4 of us were able to lounge and tan in the boat. It was about 25 bucks per person between the four of us and the float was about 2.5 hours. The whole package comes with life jackets for everyone including 2 paddles. We absolutely loved our experience floating down bow river and we would definitely try lazy day rentals again as our experience was rather positive.

I'm so glad that Wendy reviewed this on Yelp! I didn't realize I could review parks (didn't think…read morethey had a specific address). I love Sandy Beach! I say this as a cyclist. This park is on the Elbow River Pathway between Stanley Park and the Glenmore Reservoir. When cycling through this park I have a few tips for you. #1 - Keep to the west side pathway. There are two paths that pass through the park, one of which is closer to the river. The one closer to the river is busiest with pedestrian traffic. #2 - Dismount on the suspension bridge, especially if there is another cyclist on the bridge. It's super narrow. There are signs that say to do this. #3 - When riding Southward there is a large steep hill at the end of the park. Go ahead and put yourself into low gear and challenge it! It's a toughy, but short and worth it! I always feel like Superman after I hit the top! I have visited this park a few times to use the outdoor grills. I typically bring charcoal briquettes because I'm cycling or walking in which is light and more compact that bringing firewood. I'd suggest using firewood when possible if you want to cook faster or your food is very raw, like steak. I typically bring hot dogs, marshmallows and quick to heat items. There are bon fire pits as well but you need to get there in the early afternoon in peak times to secure one. Be sure to bring your bathing suit! The beach is beside the suspension bridge which isn't particularly sandy, but a nice cool shallow dip in the Elbow River!

This is one of the best parks in Calgary! It is very central, quiet and on the Elbow River!…read more Being a regular dog walker, this off leash is a haven for letting your pup go for a big run. There are loads if dogs and lots of room for them to safely chase each other around. By sticking to the ridge, cars are a long way off and the gravel pathways keep cyclists and rollerbladers away, ensuring safety for your dogs. There are doggie water fountains and lots of trees and smells! Parking along the park is ample and easy to get to. Overall a mist visit!

What a beautiful park to skate in the winter! Many Christmas lights up around the area, and rangers…read morehave lit fire pits all around for visitors to stop and warm up and enjoy all around the park area. Skating is free of bring your own skates. Can also rent gear by the hour. Charming and natural setting to enjoy a family skating night!

Wonderful park! We did a little bit of kayaking, took the train, and walked around the park a bit…read more It got pretty crowded as the day got a little later (it was on a Saturday). Calgary truly has some beautiful parks! Everything was clean and the workers at the kayak place were very nice.

The style and different variety of things are good but the water is kinda dirty and the slides rock…read moreback and forth which is terrifying but i like the water park and NOT rocking slides stuff so thats a bonus (btw its really crowded)

worst arena ever no parking horrible viewing just stay home not worth the stress…read morewith parking

the walkway system along bow river pathway feels like one of the features that quietly defines…read moredowntown calgary. despite running directly through the core of the city, the pathways create an atmosphere that often feels calmer and more open than many urban waterfronts. during my visit, there was a soft breeze coming off the river that made the entire area feel noticeably cooler and more relaxed compared to the surrounding downtown streets. even with office towers nearby, the pathways had a slower rhythm to them. runners, joggers, cyclists, and office workers on lunch breaks moved steadily through the space, but it never felt overly crowded or frantic. the area is clearly designed to function as both recreation space and everyday public infrastructure. there are playgrounds, public washrooms, plenty of seating areas, and multiple access points woven throughout the riverfront, making it feel genuinely usable rather than simply scenic. one of the more surprising details is how resort like parts of the riverwalk can feel during summer. sections with sand, bright yellow patio umbrellas, and pool deck style chaise lounges create an atmosphere that feels almost beach inspired, an unexpected contrast against the downtown skyline and surrounding office buildings. the wildlife presence adds another layer to the experience. i saw several goslings along the riverbanks, all impossibly fluffy looking while extremely protective parent geese kept close watch nearby. despite being in the middle of the city, the pathways still retain moments where urban life and nature overlap in a very visible way. that connection to nature is part of what makes the bow river corridor stand out at a larger scale. the pathway system stretches for hundreds of kilometres throughout calgary, linking together parks, neighbourhoods, bridges, wetlands, and green spaces across the city. it functions less like a single riverside trail and more like an interconnected urban park network. there are also ecological restoration and pollinator friendly areas integrated into parts of the river corridor, including bee friendly habitat zones and native plant spaces designed to support urban biodiversity. i think i may have even seen a beaver dam along the riverbank. another thing worth noting is how clean and maintained the pathways feel overall. even with heavy public use, the riverwalk manages to retain a sense of order and accessibility. signage, landscaping, bridges, seating areas, and surveillance presence all contribute to making the space feel comfortable and safe for both locals and visitors. what ultimately makes the bow river pathways memorable is the balance they create between urban energy and environmental calm. surrounded by downtown development, traffic, and office towers, the river corridor still manages to feel restorative, a place where people are not only commuting or exercising, but genuinely slowing down to enjoy the city around them.

I like it! Came here after dinner for a quick walk. There were quite a lot of people walking and…read morejogging at the River Walk. It can be a long walk from one end to another. Its beautiful. Yes its a very relaxing walk. Great to be able to take pictures. Also the walk is quite easy because there are hardly any elevation. Will head over to the River Walk more often, since I live within 3 mins walking distance from it now.