Edworthy Park & Douglas Fir Trail
Edworthy Park & Douglas Fir Trail
4.5
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Captain_Rob_D
Calgary, Canada4,689 contributions
Sep 2016 • Solo
The park beside the banks of the Bow River in Calgary Alberta gives a feel for the countryside within the city. Here in the summer (very, very short Canadian summer from June to September) you can launch your raft and float downstream on a sunny day.
The Douglas Fir trail is the most eastern stand of Douglas Fir trees in Canada and is a beautiful hike through woods that takes you away from the noise and busyness of city life.
Bike, hike or float whatever you want to do this park is a winner any time of year.
Recommended..will return.
The Douglas Fir trail is the most eastern stand of Douglas Fir trees in Canada and is a beautiful hike through woods that takes you away from the noise and busyness of city life.
Bike, hike or float whatever you want to do this park is a winner any time of year.
Recommended..will return.
Written September 1, 2016
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Altius10
Calgary, Canada1,100 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
We use the park to start a great running loop from Edworthy to the Crowchild pedestrian bridge and then back again on the other side of the Bow River. Such a beautiful trail with a sense of quiet - away from the frantic pace of the city. Definitely the best part of the weekly exercise routine.
Written July 24, 2014
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Peanut B
Paris, France7 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
I'm sure it's a great place to go, but a series of unfortunate events befell our day, and unfortunately the only thing I can think of, is that it's different from when I visited when I was younger. There is some okay hiking and paths, but I remember it being more secluded and less known. Now it seems like everyone and all their yappy dogs come here!
Written June 29, 2013
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ChellyBelly0034
Calgary, Canada1 contribution
Me and my boyfriend came here just to get a way from everything that was going on. So we came just as the sun was setting hiked up the huge hill there and just enjoyed the view. Once it was dark - it was dark but you can see all the wonders of the city and how beautiful the lights were while we were the only ones engulfed in darkness. It was really nice just to walk the paths and just spend some quality time. So if your in the mood for a great date and don't have much money to spend but you just want to get out of the house and enjoy; take a nice stroll through Edworthy Park. Bring a picnic basket if your in the mood as well. It will be an experience you will never forget; I haven't!
Written October 19, 2010
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sarahQ238DZ
Calgary, Canada7 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
I guess the city lets people leave their cars here and bike into downtown. This means the north parking lot is completely full by before 9 am and stays that way all day on weekdays. I'm surprised there isn't dedicated parking for people who actually want to use the park. I wouldn't return.
Written June 1, 2017
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S_Leach
Nanaimo, Canada928 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
One of my fav places to come with our dog, Edworthy Pk S. side is great HUGE off leash area and great walking area even for people without dogs... great downtown views. There's forested areas & open areas... can easily be around lots of dogs or very few if any. Down right on the Bow River (determines N. or S. Edworthy Pk) there are designated spots for picnics/BBQ's and they can be rented out in advance - recommended, gets very busy in Summer. Over the Bridge is the N. side and can walk all along the paths on the Bow River - beautiful. THEN there's Douglas Fir Trail that is AMAZING - it's right inbetween on walking paths on S. side of Bow.. it is a trail that has you thinking and feeling like you are totally in a wooded forest, on a trail in the mountains.. KID you NOT ! Gotta do it ! There are people who walk it and run it, but anyone (well, who is reasonably fit) can do it...
Written March 26, 2015
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Dawn-World
Calgary, Canada73 contributions
May 2014 • Family
I rented Picnic Site#1 for a group event because it was the only site available on the date I needed. With Calgary Parks still recovering from 2013 flooding choices are still limited. I would not rent this site again. The park was incredibly busy (the group that booked site #2 had taken over and filled my site and had music and a loud speaker that they used frequently). The bathrooms or garbage was smelly (so we couldn't use those tables). When we arrived I had to kept telling people that I had rented the area and I needed them to leave so I could set up - awkward! I'll choose a different park next time. Parks staff were not very professional - bathrooms were in a shameful condition.
Written August 17, 2014
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STEPHEN F K K
Lethbridge, Canada71 contributions
Aug 2012 • Business
The road down to the park from the paved street, is the pits if you're driving a motorcoach loaded with students. It is poorly signed, the hill road & bridge is falling apart, it is nearly impossible to turn around, the grounds are poorly kept & now that the flood has attacked it, I can't even imagine how bad it will be in the future, even when supposedly restored.
Written July 30, 2013
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Lorraine L
Calgary, Canada34 contributions
Feb 2013 • Solo
Edworthy park has two main sections, a large off leash dog area on top and a picnic area down below along the river. The Douglas fir trail is a moderate walk along the side of the river bluff. It is easier to reach all areas from the south side of the river. Entering on the north requires parking your car and using a pedestrian bridge to cross the river. If your dog is with you, find the north entrance. Your dog will have a fantastic place to romp and you will get a gorgeous view of downtown Calgary. North entrance is off of bow trail, take 45 st north, east on spruce drive. At fork in road, left for dog park, right for picnic area.
Written March 4, 2013
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Elijah D
Calgary, Alberta, Canada2 contributions
Aug 2012 • Solo
I when`t to Edworthy Park to try my luck casting with a pink and white led head lure and coght a rainbow 1 and 1/4 pound on my first cast ,stayed for 45 min longer because somthing came up but that was awsome.
Written August 8, 2012
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I have seen lots of dogs off leash in the woods of the Douglas Fir Trail.
Written April 21, 2019
Have you hiked up the steps on the Douglas Fir Trail recently? The city is saying that's it's closed. Just wondering if people are still doing it.
Thanks
Written September 8, 2015
I hiked a month ago but it could be closed due to the heavy rain we had on the weekend. Hope you can do it later.
Written September 9, 2015
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