Bridgeland Walks
Bridgeland Riverside Community Association—The Heart of Our Community
Bridgeland Walks
Get to know your community
(+ build community while you’re at it)
Group walks happen every WEDNESDAY evening at 7 pm from the first Wednesday of May till the last Wednesday in September starting from the Community Centre, 917 Centre Ave NE.
Since 2013, residents of all ages have taken part in weekly group walks around and beyond the neighbourhood from May to the end of September. Each walk focuses on a different theme and covers a different walking route, with the goal of getting to know the many interesting corners and fascinating history of Bridgeland and Riverside and meeting new people in the process.
Monthly posters outline the offering for upcoming walks. For more information or to get your name added to the email list contact us at bridgelandwalks@brcacalgary.org
Self-Guided Walks
The restrictions mandated by the 2020 COVID -19 pandemic prompted us to develop several self-guided walks, complete with maps, route instructions and interesting information at stops along the way.
Find just the right path for you and enjoy these wonderful walks through Bridgeland-Riverside!
A Bit of Everything
4 km
By taking this walk you’ll get a taste of all things Bridgeland- Riverside that will set you up for the rest of the self guided walks around the ‘hood and beyond.
A Walk on the Wild Side
4-5 KMs
Cross over Memorial and follow the pathway by the river and you’ll see wild and exotic animals, birds of prey and common waterfowl and mammals and return home to tell the tale!
Riverside Art Walk
4 km
Art makes our streets more beautiful. From murals of Italian cities to community drawn pictures, you can experience it all on this self-guided walking tour
Free Little Libraries
4.5 km
Around the corner and up the hill, you’ll never get bored with so many LFL’s and their many books to choose from. Feel free to bring a book or two to leave as well.
In the Footsteps of Ukrainians
4.3 or 5.2 km
Ukrainian immigrants were some of the earliest white settlers who came to our community and they left their mark. Learn about their history.
Bridges
4/5.5 km
It started with one bridge in 1888 and has grown to 6+ spans of the Bow River, with others along the way. There are two route choices of different distances – into Inglewood or East Village. Mostly flat/ smooth routes.
Churches
5.5/6 km
Since its beginnings, Bridgeland and Riverside have had many different places of worship. You’ll learn about the ones that are here nowadays – 18 stops in all, as well as the background for those from the past.
Firework Viewing
5.5 km
Our escarpments give us incredible views of many of the fireworks displays in the city. Find out where to watch your favourite celebration!
East Village
4.5 km
Just across the bridge is our closest neighbour where major changes continue to happen. Walk across the Reconciliation Bridge and see the highlights!
Parks
6 km
Walk to all our 12 park locations, from viewpoints to escarpments playing fields and green spaces. Let us know what you think is good and what will make the parks even better.
Get In Touch
Have a question? Need more information? Looking to volunteer? Drop us a line.