Calgary ๐จ๐ฆ Weekend Hike & Picnic ๐๏ธ
Spent a fantastic weekend hiking and picnicking with my besties! ๐ญ๐ Didn't feel like trekking all the way to the mountains, so we found a gem right within the city limits ๐๏ธ๐ณ. ๐Edworthy Park ๐ ฟ๏ธ Parking There are two parking lotsโNorth and South. North Lot: Right by the main road, lots of parking spots, public restrooms, a cafรฉ, and close to the river and bridge. After crossing the bridge, you'll find picnic areas and two playgrounds. It gets pretty crowded here ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ๐ . South Lot: You'll need to take a small road to get there. It's quieter and less crowded. Once parked, a short walk leads you to the picnic area with lusher grass and a small playground. The public restrooms are under renovation, so only portable toilets are available ๐พ. If you're planning to hit the trails or bike paths, this lot is closer ๐ดโโ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ. โฐ๏ธ Hiking Trails There are several trails here, including the Christmas Tree Trail and Bow River Pathway. Today, we opted for the Douglas Fir Trail ๐ฒ๐ถโโ๏ธ. Unfortunately, we found out a third of the way in that the rest was closed for maintenance ๐ข. โบ๏ธ Picnic Areas There are 9 designated picnic sites, each spaced far apart for privacy. Perfect for booking for gatherings or parties ๐๐ฅณ. You can also bring your beach chairs and head straight to the riverbank to soak up the sun and splash around ๐๐ฆ. We ended up spending half the day there! #CalgaryLife #LifeInCanada #CalgaryWeekend ๐๐๏ธ
