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Morning light and river trails at Prince's Island Park

Start your day with quiet walks and warm tea before the city crowds arrive.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 95 min

Timeline

  1. 17:47

    Oolong Tea House

    Grab a warm tea and settle in at the outdoor patio if the weather allows. Oolong Tea House opens at 10:00, giving you a quiet start to the morning.

  2. 18:17

    Prince's Island Park

    Walk 18 minutes east to Prince's Island Park. Arrive just before the golden light begins at 19:47 to enjoy the pleasant trails and the lagoon in the early evening calm.

  3. 20:32

    River Café

    End your walk at River Cafe, located right in the park. It is one of Calgary's first locavore restaurants, sitting right on the lagoon where the Bow River passes through. The kitchen is open until 10 PM, perfect for a late dinner after your stroll.

Local tip

Prince's Island Park is Calgary's largest inner city park. The River Cafe has no on-site parking, so use the nearest public lot.

Check before you go

  • Oolong Tea House is open Mo-Su 10:00-21:00.
  • River Cafe is open Mon-Fri 11AM-10PM and Sat Sun 10AM-10PM.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Calgary (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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