Jane’s Walk is a global festival of free neighbourhood walking tours held in Calgary and around the world each May. Inspired by writer and activist Jane Jacobs, Jane’s Walk encourages a wide range of people to design and lead a walking tour of an area they know well. Elementary students, seniors’ clubs, architects, refugee support agencies, artists, urban planners, Indigenous educators, ecologists, and people who make their living through bottle picking have all led Jane’s Walks in Calgary. Walks draw from a huge diversity of local interests and knowledge.
Jane Jacobs (1916-2006) Jane was an urbanist and activist whose writings championed a fresh, community-based approach to city building. She saw cities as ecosystems that had their own logic and dynamism which would change over time according to how they were used. With a keen eye for detail, she wrote eloquently about sidewalks, parks, retail design and self-organization. At the core of her work and thinking was the need to get out and walk your city and observe how people, through their actions and interactions, create communities with a strong sense of belonging.
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Calgary’s Downtown Libraries: An Architectural History
Sun, May 05 1:00 PM
Downtown, SW
1 hour
Join James, architecture librarian at University of Calgary, on a walk showcasing Calgary’s library buildings and history.
Nature Legacy Walk
Sun, May 05 2:30 PM
Legacy, SE
1 hour
Enjoy nature in the Pine Creek Valley
Haysboro: A Walk Through a Baby Boom Community
Sun, May 05 1:00 PM
Haysboro, SW
2 hours
Haysboro is a classic example of post WW2 baby boom community. Explore the history, the plan, and the many nodes defining the community
East Village Seniors Walk and Rock
Sat, May 04 11:00 AM
East Village, SE
2 hours
Come join the East Village Seniors Walk and Rock!
10 Minute Plays for Jane's Walk - Sunday
Sun, May 05 1:00 PM
Downtown City Centre, CORE
1.5 hours
What’s “core” to being Calgarian? We asked some local artists. Come witness the results.
10 Minute Plays for Jane's Walk - Saturday
Sat, May 04 1:00 PM
Downtown City Centre, SW
1.5 hours
What’s “core” to being Calgarian? We asked some local artists. Come witness the results.
Indigenous Walk 'n' Drum on the Hill
Sun, May 05 12:00 PM
Nose Hill Park East, NW
2 hours
Grab a blanket and drum, and head up the East Side of Nose Hill Park for an Indigenous Sharing Circle.
How Transportation Shapes Our City
Sat, May 04 10:00 AM
Downtown, Beltline, SW
1.5 hours
Learn how our transportation systems work and how they impact the livability of our city.
Panoramic Perspectives in Panorama Hills
Sat, May 04 11:00 AM
Panorama Hills, NW
1 hour
We can’t wait to share the natural beauty of our community with you! Learn some great history and how we keep things looking good!
