Private tour in Calgary Michael I
up to 4 people
4 hours
Walking
1
Michael I.
Hi--I'm Michael, and I can't wait to meet you and share everything I know and love about Calgary:...
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For thousands of years, the Bow River was vital to the lives of the First Nations people who lived here. They relied on it for transportation, food, and for their very survival. Today, the Bow runs through the heart of Calgary, providing an oasis of serenity in the middle of a bustling city. It's teeming with nature, both flora and fauna. I guarantee we'll see a variety of birds. We MAY also see beavers and maybe even a coyote! We'll stroll through gentle pathways along the banks of the river and explore island parks with unique features, including a restaurant which is consistently ranked in the top 50 in Canada. When I'm in the islands, I truly feel like the city has disappeared. At the same time, these islands are also home to frequent cultural festivals and events, so there may be something very cool happening when you're here! In the end, we'll walk up to The Confluence Historic Site (Fort Calgary), a short hop to a variety of places to top off your adventure with a beverage or a meal.
·We'll begin our time together at the Peace Bridge, which has become one of the most iconic spots in Calgary since it opened in 2012. ·From there, we'll make our way along paved or well-groomed unpaved paths along the banks of the Bow River, through a series of interconnected parks and plazas. We'll start at a parkette featuring sculptures made from 60, 000-year-old local sandstone! ·Our next main destination is Prince's Island Park, an urban oasis in the middle of the river where we'll wander the pathways through native plants and constructed wetlands and a lagoon. ·We'll also visit a very moving series of Indigenous art installations. ·Returning to the pathway system, we'll pass through Eau Claire Plaza & Sien Lok Park. ·Then, across George King pedestrian Bridge to St. Patrick's Island Park, which just reopened in 2015 after a major modernization. ·We'll end at Fort Calgary--the oldest part of the city. You can explore the museum there on your own or I can recommend places for a drink or a meal.
Contact your local guide to know more!!
This is a walking tour. It is mostly on paved surfaces, but there are also some unpaved walking paths.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
South end of the Peace Bridge in Eau Claire Park. Nearest intersection: 1st Ave SW & 7th St SW If you have another specific preference such as your hotel, please let me know and I'll work with you on meeting location.
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 4 people
Duration:
4 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 4 people
Duration:
4 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
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