FLC Seniors Outdoor Club
Our activities are for FLC Seniors Outdoor Club members only.
No Pets, No Guests
Scroll down for details on Walking, Birding & Upcoming Events.
Near Stampede Gate July 1, 2025
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.
Check weekly for the meeting point.
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. Bring the following: your Name Tag (provided at first walk), good walking shoes, and water.
Date: July 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM start (please arrive before 9:55 AM)
Location: Parkland Ridge
Meeting place: Park Estates Drive S.E.
Directions: South on Bow Bottom Trail S.E., turn right onto Canyon Meadows Drive S.E. heading west. Turn left at Park Estates Drive S.E. (there is a crosswalk at this intersection) and park your vehicle as you enter Park Estates Drive S.E. If coming from the west, Park Estates Drive is one block east of Acadia Drive S.E.
Walk Description: Walk east along the ridge on paved pathway overlooking Fish Creek and back.
Coffee: McDonald's on Bow Bottom Trail, just south of Canyon Meadows Dr.
Leader: Robyn 403-271-0775
Coordinator: Robyn 403-271-0775
Intermediate Walkers: Walks are 7 - 9 km long, 1.5 - 2 hours long, with variable terrain.
Please bring the following: your Name Tag (provided at first walk), good walking shoes, and water.
Date: July 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Valleyview Park
Meeting place: West parking Lot for the Valleyview Park.
Directions: From Deerfoot Trail heading north, take Exit 251 for Peigan Trail. Turn left onto 26 Street S.E. (2nd set of traffic lights). Head north on 26 Street and a bit past 34 Avenue you will see the entrance to the parking lot on your right. If you are coming along Blackfoot Trail/17 Avenue, turn right on 26 Street and the park will be on your left, just south of 30 Avenue.
Route Details: We will walk south along the ridge and turn west to go down the hill towards Inglewood Golf Course. We will walk north along the canal and up the pathway to the Vietnamese Boat People memorial before heading back towards our cars.
Coffee: To be determined.
Leader: Phyllis 403-461-3670
Coordinator: Jane 403-287-1593
Alternate Walks
Ad Hoc Dates - None planned at this time.
BIRD WATCHERS
Welcome to the wonderful hobby of birdwatching. Spring migration is in swing. Come out and join us. Our walks are about 1.5 to 2 hrs. We have experienced birders as well as inexperienced new comers. Try it out, you may even become hooked. Check out the following website for when different species of birds arrive in Calgary: (https://prairiebirder.wordpress.com/2015/03/01/spring-arrival-dates-for-alberta-birds) (posted in Prairie Birder, March 1, 2015)
Date: June 19, 2025 Last Birding Outing will be on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Time: 9:30 AM Note Time Change
Location: Votier's Flats (walking west towards Bebo Grove)
Directions: From Anderson Rd., take Elbow Drive south all the way to the end. From Macleod Trail, take Canyon Meadows Dr. west to Elbow Drive, turn left. Drive down the hill into the parking lot..
Weather guidelines: the outing will be cancelled if it is raining. Please check the weather forecast for 9:00 AM. It will be our source for weather. Please check here for changes or cancellations of birdwatching outings every Thursday morning before 9 AM. Don't forget your binoculars and/or camera, and dress appropriately for the weather.
Note for those who cannot join us on Thursday: if you would prefer another day and are willing to lead a group, please contact us and we will gladly add the outing to our website.
For self-guided birding walks the best parks are: Carburn Park, Votier's Flats, Hulls Woods, Boat Launch/Lafarge Meadows, Shannon Park, Beaverdam Flats, Glenmore Reservoir. And further afield: Elliston Park (17th and 68th St SE), Dale Hodges Park (wetlands off of 52 St. NW), Ralph Kline Park (east of Stoney Trail off 84 St.SE), Griffiths Woods (Discovery Ridge area), and Frank Lake (east of High River).
Leaders: Carol Stokes 403-465-0226, Cathy Halligey 403-988-2405
snowshoeinG - Finished for the Season
Snowshoeing will occur on an ad hoc basis. Check the web page to see if an outing has been organized. Snowshoeing will occur when someone is able to lead and will be posted a couple of days in advance.
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.
WEATHER GUIDELINES
We will snowshoe at temperatures up to -15 C with no wind, or -10 C with slight wind. Come dressed in layers, bring snacks and water (lunch for intermediate group). It is suggested that participants also bring micro spikes or icers in case conditions are not conducive to snowshoeing.
Please remember your Name Tag, poles, gaiters (intermediate).
PLEASE CHECK THIS WEBSITE FOR CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS 2 hours BEFORE AN OUTING.
Snowshoeing - finished for the season.
Date: Friday, March 28, 2025, was the last walk/snowshoe until November 2025.
Time: 10:00 AM, please be ready to go, possibly with cleats.
Location: Glennfield at Fish Creek Park
Coordinator: Ed Rocker
Come early to use washrooms and have proper clothing and equipment ready. Dress in layers, bring water and your name tag. Bring icetrax/cleats for walking if conditions are not conducive to snowshoeing. We will decide to walk or snowshoe depending on the weather.
FLC Seniors Outdoor Club President:
Contact: Phyllis Thornton
Contact by filling out this e-mail form. ([email protected])
Membership Information:
2024 - 2025 memberships are available online only starting September 1, 2024 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 on September 11, 2025
High River Bus trip - July 4, 2024