One of Calgary’s oldest parks, the development of St. Patrick’s Island as a public space began in the late 1890s and gained momentum with the construction of a bridge to the island in the early 1900s. More than a century later, this all-but-forgotten treasure at the city’s centre has re-emerged as an amenity-rich, family-friendly—and National Urban Design Award-winning park. We can check out the beach in the summer months, a restored channel where we can wade into the water and venture safely out onto a gravel bar. Or just enjoy the views! Also, we will seee Lowland Channel – a seasonal riparian wetland at the heart of the island, with an elevated boardwalk for no-impact access to the wetland and the Gallery Forest, an important habitat for nesting eagles, owls and songbirds. We will also identify some plants and tress the first nations would have used as tea, and medicines.

We will explore the ground floor of this spectacular artefactual wonder Showcasing some of Canada's most legendary guitars including the new Canadian Music Hall of Fame exhibition, highlighting memorabilia from 2023 inductee Nickelback.

Olympic Plaza was built in 1988 for the Olympic Winter Games in Calgary as the site of the medal presentation ceremonies. I was there personally with all the excitement of the legend "Eddie the Eagle" and " The Jamaican Bobsled team! Lined with gorgeous flowers, and a fountain in the center as we enter the famous downtown Steven Avenue district. Will will stop at the "famous 5" the infamous statues of the suffragettes that won women the right to vote, not so very long ago!

The Bank and Baron P.U.B. is Located on Calgary’s Stephen Ave. It is a beauty! Named after George Stephen, 1st Baron Mount Stephen, the first president of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Stephen Avenue contains a high concentration of registered historic buildings and the street itself was declared a Canadian historic site in 2002. My mom worked here when it was a bank in the 1960's and bought her wedding dress in the shop across the street1

The four-storey Library cost CA$245 million to construct. It is truly an architectural masterpiece and we will explore! Their design features an oval-like form and an interior with a large central atrium with a skylight. The building is elevated one floor above street level to accommodate a light rail trackway below, as well as a public plaza.The entire building is oval-shaped and is elevated one floor above street level to cover a CTrain light rail tunnel and an open plaza, included with the intention of connecting Calgary's East Village to Downtown. The entrance is framed by wood-clad arches inspired by the shape of arched clouds made by Chinook winds in Alberta. You will be mesmerized I promise!

LONG LIVE THE KING · Established in 1905, the King Edward Hotel was Calgary's second oldest hotel and the longest-operating bar and hotel when it closed in 2004. Well it's open again and back in service, we will have a little peak of the place and if we are lucky we can catch a glimpse of one of Calgary's many rockin' bands or come back for more. Also featured here is the authentic Rolling Stones tour bus and recording studio!

The fourth-largest in Canada, Calgary's Chinatown is the vibrant hub of Chinese culture, language, education, community, and commerce. We will explore the cultural center & through the lively market. At the end of the tour, we can take the C-train for free back toward the meeting spot. Or you can be free to explore some more!