Nose Hill Park Mountains and City Vista deTour

$0 per person

Soak up the expansive Rocky Mountain vistas, City Skyline views and fresh air while exploring Calgary’s biggest park.

DeTourists, please take note …

This self-guided deTour covers ~9km of easy walking on unpaved, gravel pathways in Nose Hill Park
Walking is suitable for accompanied children of all ages
This deTour is well-suited to cycling
The park is an off-leash area so this location is frequented by dog walkers
Pack suitable clothing as weather can change at short notice
Exercise extreme caution on walkways during winter months
Wildlife alert: be on the lookout and keep your cameras at the ready!
Health-awareness information is available for this deTour on the “Wellness” tab

Key DeTour Destinations

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Click here to view a detailed downloadable deTour route in Google Maps

Click thumbnail photos for a high-speed virtual deTour

Nose Hill Park GoPro Cycle with Gary

Nose Hill Park Virtual deTour

2hrs

2-4 hours

Bicycle-friendly

Budget Date Idea

Explore

Local Gem

Northwest (NW)

Parks Gardens & Nature

Recreation & Outdoors

Departure

This detour circuit starts / ends at the parking lot at 2888 Shaganappi Trail NW
Dress Code

Comfortable
Included

Camera

Day backpack

Outdoor clothing

Own transportation

Public washrooms

Refreshment stops en route

Suitable footwear

Sun glasses

Sunscreen

Winter walking hazards
Not Included

Accommodation

Change of clothing

Dangerous activity

Deposit

Entrance fees

Identification required

Indoor clothing

Permit

Reservations may be required

Safety equipment

Souvenir shopping

From Our Gallery

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2888 Shaganappi Trail NW Parking Lot

Park your vehicle at the public parking lot located at 2888 Shaganappi Trail NW. For a more detailed outline of our recommended walking route refer to the Google Map walking route provided here and in this deTour's "Location" tab.

2

Rocky Mountain vista views

Soak up the vast Rocky Mountain vistas from the Park

3

Downtown birds-eye views

Enjoy the birds-eye Downtown skyline views from the southern ridge of the Park.

4

"Friends" Cappuccino Bar and Bake Shop

You will want to drop in at this local gem to "fuel up" with a take-out or dine-in snack before or after your scenic Nose Hill Park detour. The destination is within easy walking or driving distance from the Nose Hill car park.

Your body weight
lb.	kg	est. calories burnt
131-145	60-66	362
146-160	67-73	403
161-175	74-80	446
176-190	81-86	482
191-205	87-93	522
206-220	94-100	560
221-235	101-107	601
236-285	108-130	684
286-335	131-152	817

Nose Hill Park Mountains and City Vista deTour