If you are looking for a city with lots of outdoor space to enjoy, look no further than Calgary. If you relish recreation in the great outdoors, green space can be hard to come by in some cities, but Calgary has plenty of parks, hiking trails, and bike trails to enjoy.
If you are planning a move or a visit to Calgary and really want to experience all the outdoor space the city has to offer, it would be best to familiarize yourself with all of the outdoor options available in the city. Here are just a few of the many wonderful outdoor green spaces that Calgary offers to residents and visitors:
Fish Creek Provincial Park
Fish Creek Provincial Park is an extraordinary urban park and is considered the second largest of its kind in all of Canada. If you enjoy hiking and biking, there are nearly endless trails in this park. There are also other attractions at the park that allow you to spend the entire day here, including a golf course, restaurant, and boat launch.
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Edworthy Park
Edworthy park is bordered by the Bow River, and also offers some amazing hiking trails, including the Douglas Fir Trail, which leads hikers through a forest of douglas firs. For families, there are also playgrounds, and for dog-lovers, there is a large area where dogs can run freely off leash.
This is a great park for enjoying the outdoors within the city. You can plan to have a picnic, stroll among wildflowers, or do some wildlife watching.
Nose Hill Park
Nose Hill Park is another great park for hikers and dog-lovers, with another great off-leash area. Nose Hill Park also offers some amazing views of the Rocky Mountains.
Nose Hill Park is probably best known for its Rough Fescue grassland, in which you can sometimes spot deer, gophers, and hawks.
Confederation Park Â
Confederation Park was specifically designed to celebrate the centennial of Canadian Confederation. The design includes wetlands filled with exoctoc animals and a natural playground that children will love.
If you are looking for a different place to explore over the holidays, Confederation Park has a long-standing tradition called the Lion Festival of Lights where spectators can enjoy a brilliant display of lights.
These are just some of the best outdoor parks and green spaces in Calgary. If you enjoy being outdoors, Calgary has so many options for you. From hiking and biking to playgrounds and off-leash areas, there is something for every adventurer, family, and dog-lover.Â
You can plan whole days around visiting each of these parks and exploring all that they have to offer. Plan some time to hike, play, picnic, and wildlife watch, and you will be set for an entire day of outdoor fun and adventure. You can even bring your best furry friend along to most of these parks.Â
