A Walk in the Park

It may not be hot and sunny anymore, and there isn’€™t any snow to play in just yet, but that’€™s no reason to sit indoors, glued to a screen.
October is National Walking Month (aka Walktober), so in celebration of fresh air and exercise, here are some of the best spots around Calgary to check out the fall colours.

Fish Creek Provincial Park is Calgary’s largest natural park with 80 km of flat pathways, making them ideal for strollers and trikes. It’€™s easy to pack a picnic and enjoy a leisurely outing with the entire family. At this time of year, Fish Creek is bursting with plenty of autumn hues, not to mention the thousands of leaves waiting to be piled and jumped into. The areas of choice for families (think Visitors Centre with heated washrooms) are the trails around the Bow Valley Ranch. Head out in any direction to spot deer and beavers’€”if you’€™re lucky (and quiet), you might even see owls in the trees.