Fish Creek Provincial Park carries a rich and colorful history that spans over 10 000 years, with links to First Nations groups, European settlements, ranching and more. At 3349 acres, […]
Join Hetty Laidlaw for her third season of meditation in the park. Her meditations will bring you into the present moment and allow you to just "be". She will gently guide you into letting go of outside distractions while focusing on the breath. Hetty uses Tibetan Singing bowls at the beginning and closing of her […]
Springtime in Fish Creek - Wildlife, Conservation Officers and You
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Presented by Fish Creek Provincial Park Conservation Officer Melanie Pachkowski
Wetlands Minibus Tour of Votier's Flats Thursday, June 4th, from 7-9pm Votier's Flats Day Use Area (take Elbow Drive south as far as you can go until you enter Fish Creek Provincial Park) While Fish Creek exists as a wondrous gift to our city, its urban setting has created challenges to the health and balance […]
Unleashing the Power of Your DSLR Camera in Fish Creek! Thursday, June 11 from 6-8:30pm
Meet in the Bow Valley Ranch parking lot beside the red barn
Archaeology in the Park: Finding the Pioneers Tuesday, June 16th from 6-9pm Bow Valley Ranch, meet beside the red barn (travel south along Bow Bottom Trail until you enter Fish Creek Provincial Park; turn right into the Bow Valley Ranch parking lot) Calgary’s Euro-Canadian history dates back 142 years to where Fish Creek flows into […]
June 16th session is a go! This evening's forecast is now calling for a mix of sun and cloud with no rain. Join us in the park for a lovely evening of relaxation. Join Hetty Laidlaw for her third season of meditation in the park. Her meditations will bring you into the present moment and […]
Join the Friends of Fish Creek as we transport you from the Bow Valley Ranch to the Raven Rocks Preservation Zone to observe and learn about rocks and geologic processes from two to 70 million years ago. Learn how deposits from rivers, glaciers and even volcanoes have contributed to this beautiful landscape over time. Tour […]
Dirt Road History of the Plains and Foothills - DOUBLE FEATURE! Thursday, June 18, 2015
Presented By Bill Evans - Engineer, Photographer, Explorer and Dirt Road Adventurer
The History of Fish Creek Provincial Park by Minibus! Saturday, June 20th from 10am to noon Meet in the Bow Valley Ranch parking lot beside the red barn (take Bow Bottom Trail south until you enter Fish Creek Provincial Park; make a right turn into the main parking lot). As one of the largest urban […]
Join instructor Bob Bakker and Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society for this beginner’s level photography class, and learn how to capture the park’s diverse and stunning beauty on your DSLR camera. From expansive landscapes to macro images of tiny flower buds, Bob will show you all the basics, including composition, lighting, depth of […]
A walk in the park, Nordic style! Nordic Walking- or "urban poling" - was originally developed in Finland as an easy cross training technique for cross country skiers, hikers and trail runners. Not only does the poling action accurately enhance the muscles for poling and propulsion in cross country skiing but each pole plant also […]
Join Hetty Laidlaw for her third season of meditation in the park. Her meditations will bring you into the present moment and allow you to just "be". She will gently guide you into letting go of outside distractions while focusing on the breath. Hetty uses Tibetan Singing bowls at the beginning and closing of her […]
Naomi Parker and Gwen Draude Woolverton team up again for their third season of yoga in Fish Creek Provincial Park! Relax, revitalize and restore body and mind while connecting with the earth in the beautiful setting of Fish Creek Provincial Park. Raja yoga incorporates all eight limbs of yoga and emphasizes the connection between the […]
Close-up/Macro and Low Light Photography with your DSLR Camera Join instructor Bob Bakker for a morning in Fish Creek Provincial Park and learn the fine art and science of close-up/macro and low light photography. This class will discuss gear and techniques specific to close-up/macro and low light photography; demonstrations will be held indoors in the […]
A walk in the park, Nordic style! Nordic Walking- or "urban poling" - was originally developed in Finland as an easy cross training technique for cross country skiers, hikers and trail runners. Not only does the poling action accurately enhance the muscles for poling and propulsion in cross country skiing but each pole plant also […]
Naomi Parker and Gwen Draude Woolverton team up again for their third season of yoga in Fish Creek Provincial Park! Relax, revitalize and restore body and mind while connecting with the earth in the beautiful setting of Fish Creek Provincial Park. Raja yoga incorporates all eight limbs of yoga and emphasizes the connection between the […]
As one of the largest urban parks in North America, Fish Creek Provincial Park has a long and facinating history that includes First Nations groups, North West Mounted Police, homesteading and ranching. Take a spin back in time on our electric minibus and learn about the dance hall days of the area - long before […]
Painting in the Park: Easy Watercolour Fun! Friday, July 17th from 10am to 3pm (Rain date: Saturday, July 18th from 10am to 3pm) Come on out for some outdoor watercolour fun! We will spend the day soaking in the beauty of Fish Creek Provincial Park, and recording some of that experience using quality paper, ink […]
Naomi Parker and Gwen Draude Woolverton team up again for their third season of yoga in Fish Creek Provincial Park! Relax, revitalize and restore body and mind while connecting with the earth in the beautiful setting of Fish Creek Provincial Park. Raja yoga incorporates all eight limbs of yoga and emphasizes the connection between the […]
