Timeline
09:00
Grab a pour-over coffee at Rosso Coffee Roasters. It is a local company with direct-sourced beans and offers grab-and-go options, making it a perfect quick start.
09:15
Walk to Prince's Island Park. As Calgary's largest inner city park, it features pleasant trails for walking and relaxing. In the summer, it hosts Shakespeare by the Bow, but even in winter, the island setting offers a peaceful escape from the downtown core.
10:00
Lunch at River Café. Located in the middle of Prince's Island Park, this is one of Calgary's first locavore restaurants. It sits right on the lagoon where the Bow River passes through downtown, offering a unique setting for a meal.
10:45
End your walk at Sien Lok Park. Situated between Chinatown and the Bow River, this urban park established by the Sien Lok Society provides a quiet place to reflect on your morning walk before heading back into the city.
Local tip
Rosso Coffee Roasters opens at 09:00 on weekends, so arriving right at start_time ensures you get your coffee without a wait. Prince's Island Park is best visited in the morning for the most tranquil walking experience.
Check before you go
- Rosso Coffee Roasters is open Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00 and Sa,Su 09:00-17:00.
- River Café is open Mon-Fri 11AM-10PM and Sat Sun 10AM-10PM. If you arrive before 11:00 on a weekday, you may need to wait or choose a different lunch spot.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Calgary (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).