Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation — Attraction in Alberta

I had the pleasure of visiting Glenbow Ranch on Monday, October 18th with 33 of my staff who all work at a local high school. We were there on our Indigenous ways of knowing professional development day. We were provided two wonderful guides (Sarah and Monica) who custom-built a 2 hour guided hike for us where we discussed the history of the land, the importance of Indigenous ways of knowing and being, and the impact of the settlers on the Indigenous people. It was an informative and fun experience that most definitely connected us to Treaty 7 land and the people who lived here long before us. I strongly suggest you reach out to Glenbow Ranch for an immersive and powerful experience that will shift your perspective and help you to consider...

Access by range road 35/Glenbow Road and then 3-4 min drive down gravel road. There are outhouses and a small interpretive centre/park office. Free parking and access. The gravel and paved paths head down into the valley and then out in both directions towards Cochrane and Calgary. Very pretty setting but exposed as there are few trees for shade or breaking up the wind. Still a relatively unknown park (as of 2017) so there isn't a lot of congestion on the paths. Several interpretive signs along the path and the park staff offer education...

We love Glenbow Ranch. So many different walks and looks different in each season. Plenty or flora and fauna, views and animals to look out for. Regularly see osprey, deer and coyotes. Picnic tables located at different points and a couple of outdoor restrooms. Plenty of walkers and cyclists, but never feels too busy as there is so much space. Volunteer run visitor centre. Also good to watch the...