Activities
FLC Seniors Outdoor Club
Save the Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Outdoor Club Member Appreciation
50/50 draw - bring your loonies, toonies and cash. You may be the winner!
Our activities are for FLC Seniors Outdoor Club members only.
No Pets, No Guests
Scroll down for details on Walking & Upcoming Events.
Quarry Park August 19, 2026
Bebo Grove at Fish Creek Park August 19, 2026
Welcome to the FLC Seniors Outdoor Club. Our club walks throughout the year; bird watching and snowshoeing are seasonal. We also have some special events.
- All events and activities are for Outdoor Club members only. See Membership Information for how to join at bottom of page (scroll down).
- We ask that everyone wear their name tag and carry their Emergency Contact Information Card on all outings (this card is provided at the first activity attended) .
- NO PETS, NO GUESTS are allowed at our activities.
- Information on activities - meeting locations and times are available on this web page.
- Information about Special Events may be sent through email messages.
We have 2 walking groups: Leisure Walkers (2 levels) and Intermediate Walkers. Join the group which best meets your needs. Both groups are welcoming and social. No Sign Up needed. Walks start at 10:00 AM.
Weather Guidelines: We will walk at temperatures up to -15C with no wind, or -10C with a slight wind. Please check the weather forecast for 10:00 AM. It will be our source for weather. Check this web page for changes or cancellations 2 hours before an outing.
Come prepared for walking - whatever you need to be comfortable, water, hat, good shoes.
Leisure Walkers: LEVEL 1 will be 1½ hours long and approximately 5 to 6 km. LEVEL 2 will be 1 hour long and approximately 4 to 5 km, with variable terrain.
Date: August 26, 2026, 10:00 AM start (please arrive before 9:55 AM)
Location: Fish Creek Park - Bow Valley Ranche to the Boat Launch
Meeting Place: Bow Valley Ranche parking lot, first lot, on the east end
Directions: Go south on Bow Bottom Trail SE into Fish Creek Park. The parking lot is located at the first right turn.
Walk Description: We will walk on paved paths through parts of the Bow Valley Ranche, Hull's Wood and south to the boat launch..
Coffee: McDonald's on Bow Bottom Trail SE, south of Canyon Meadows Dr. SE.
Leader and Coordinator: Robyn 403-271-0775
Intermediate Walkers: Walks are 7 - 9 km long, 1.5 - 2 hours long, with variable terrain.
Date: August 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
Location: Bridgeland and Tom Campbell's Hill
Meeting Place: Parking lot on left side, at end of St. George's Dr. NE
Directions: Going north on Deerfoot Trail, take exit 256 for Memorial Dr., west, towards the Zoo. On Memorial Dr., take the exit toward St. George's Dr., leading to the Zoo and Telus Spark. Turn right onto 12 St. NE (follow signs for Zoo/Telus Spark). Go past Telus Spark to the end of the road. Parking lot is on the left, beside a ball field. There is a Porta potty at the site.
Route Details: We will walk up a hill, explore Bridgeland, before returning via Tom Campbell's Hill. Good views of downtown. This is a loop, paved, with hills. About 7 - 8 km, 1.5 - 2 hours.
Coffee: To be decided.
Leader: Jane 587-284-3267
Coordinator: Jane 403-287-1593
Alternate Walks
BIRDING - Finished until september.
Date and Time: Finished for the season
Contact & Coordinator: Ed Rocker 403-815-2723 [email protected]
Snowshoeing focuses on winter enjoyment. Participants are expected to arrive early to put equipment on and adjust it, and be ready to start at 10:00 AM (unless another time is posted). For anyone new to snowshoeing, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with your equipment at home or nearby green belt before attending an outing.
What to Wear Snowshoeing: https://youtube.com/watch?v=p-7UMYNP6s0&si=RT35wWG97bDxPss1
How to Put on Snowshoes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsLZYX5bqws
Simple Rules To Snowshoeing: https://youtube.com/watch?v=u6jEcMWfcpo&si=Sqh4O-yxt6wTSjsX
Contact & Coordinator: Ed Rocker 403-815-2723 [email protected]
Please remember your Name Tag, poles, gaiters (intermediate).
Snowshoe rentals in Calgary:
Bow Habitat Station, 1440-17a St SE, 403-297-6561 January to March
Outlaw Sports, 903 Heritage Drive SW, 403-253-2975
AQ Outdoors, 5063-11 St SE, 403-288-9283
Sports Rent, 4424-16 Ave NW, 403-292-0077
Contact: Phyllis Thornton
Contact by filling out this e-mail form. ([email protected])
Membership Information:
2026 - 2027 memberships are available online only starting September 1, 2026 for renewals and new members. Payment to be made by credit card.
FLC Seniors membership is $15.00; the Outdoor Club membership is $5.00. This is done through the FLC website - Membership. Go to Membership Info, Renew or Sign Up Online. Select Activities - Sign Up. Select Outdoor Club from List.
For more information:
Contact: Diane Philie 403-999-5225
Contact by filling out this e-mail form. ([email protected])
Upcoming Events
Member Appreciation - September 10, 2026
High River Bus trip - July 4, 2024