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The Parks Pulse
Ways to get you out of the house + into the outdoors 🌳
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Hey Reader,
Well, April was a pretty classic spring month here in YYC...
— one day we’re applying sunscreen, and the next we’re cozied up in big sweaters again.
But no matter the forecast, the trails are drying up, the trees are finally budding, and our parks are coming back to life! 🌱
In this month's round up, you'll find the stories, adventures, and outdoor happenings we shared this month...
Plus a peek at what’s coming your way this May, including openings, markets, events, and outdoor info sessions👇
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Get Outside Via Paddleboard
Want to learn how or improve your skills on the water? Meet Kerry Lewis — local Calgarian and paddleboard instructor. We're going on TWO of her adventures this summer, and her story is beyond inspiring.
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What's Growing Around You?
Alberta Wilderness Association took the spotlight this month, as we leaned on their experience to highlight 13 native prairie plants you’ll start seeing this spring. Check them out, and keep your eyes peeled!
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Wanna Learn Tandem Canoeing? Join Us!
This May to August, spend 1 hour on Bowness Lagoon in a canoe with the Outdoor Centre! Learn basic skills, how to get in and out safely, plus proper stroke techniques from a certified instructor in one of Calgary's parks. We're going on May 16 — who's in?!
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Spot Awesome Blossoms In YYC
Yep, it's that time of year again! Find out what's bloomin' here in Calgary, and where you can find them in our local parks — like lilacs, crocuses, apple trees, and more ⬇️
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Moraine Lake Road Reopens On June 1st
PSA: You can no longer drive to this iconic destination (unless you're staying at the lodge). So? 1) Bike the road this May before it reopens to cars. 2) Book a shuttle — spots going fast, or 3) Join a stress-free sightseeing tour and see visit multiple destinations!
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What Else Is Coming Up This May?
📍 Granary Road re-opens on May 1. Visit anytime, or pop into their Spring Fair happening May 17 & 18.
📍 From May 1–June 25, bike the wide-open Bow Valley Parkway without worrying about cars on the road.
📍 Jane's Walk Calgary happening from May 2–4. There are 70+ opportunities to join free, community-led walks throughout YYC.
📍 Want to support local? Enjoy FREE entry to Little Modern Market on May 10 from 10am-4pm.
📍Join AWA Chris Saunders on May 10 at one of the best places to birdwatch or Lori Beattie for a guided urban walk on May 14.
📍 Don't miss 'Take Flight' Discovery Days at the Bow Habitat Station to explore the world of migratory birds on May 16.
📍 May 17-19 is opening weekend at Heritage Park, Calaway Park & Winsport Downhill Karting. Fun days ahead!
📍 Head down to Medicine Hat for 'Rise Up,' the 4th Hot Air Balloon Festival from May 22-25.
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And that's a wrap!
Happy adventuring outdoors this spring 💚
— Kelsey & Alex
P.S. Don't miss the SUPER exciting adventures we have planned for our Outdoor Insider community this month!
We'll give you the full run-down after we bike a local highway, hike a nearby trail, and more, so you have fresh adventure ideas in your inbox every Thursday.
Plus, you'll get instant access to our last 2 months of adventures! Complete with trail maps, hidden gems, dos and don'ts, suggested coffee shops + breweries, you name it!
Give it a try, explore new places, and do something different this spring.
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ABOUT US
At Parks Of Calgary, we’re on a mission to provide a community that encourages visitors, newcomers and long-time Calgarians to get out of the house and into the outdoors, by exploring the people, parks, places and partners that make our city unique.
When we created Parks Of Calgary in 2019, and parksofcalgary .com in 2023, we set out to create an inclusive community where people of all ages and backgrounds can come to experience the best of our city — by providing first-hand information about what’s going on in Calgary, Alberta. That includes detailed blogs, seasonal guides, an interactive map called the Adventure Atlas, a local business hub called Partner Plaza, a private community called the Pioneers, and more.
After years in operation, and over 20,000 combined followers across Instagram, Facebook and email, we will always aim to get better at what we do every single day! In addition, our primary focus is on our relationship with you. This way, every time you hang out with us, you end up getting an idea that takes your outdoor adventurers to the next level.
We particularly appreciate it when you, our community members and our customers, provide feedback via testimonials, reviews, email replies and comments left on our site or social media accounts. That feedback is important to us because we can use it to make your next experience at Parks Of Calgary even better than the last! It’s our promise that we provide a community you will fall in love with over and over again. Since we put so much effort into the relationship with you, we hope that any investment in us is exactly the way you hoped it would be.
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