Strolling Through the History of Bowness Park

Strolling Through the History of Bowness Park

Come explore the history of Bowness Park which at one time was referred to as “Calgary’s Coney Island!”

By Jane's Walk Calgary

Date and time

Friday, May 2 · 2 - 3:30pm MDT

Location

Bowness Park

8900 48 Avenue Northwest Calgary, AB T3B 2B2 Canada

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Come explore the history of Bowness Park which at one time was referred to as “Calgary’s Coney Island!” Through this tour you will learn how Bowness Park came to be and discover how and why people have and continue to visit this beloved park.

WALK NOTES: breaks offered along the way, will use speakers/voice amplification.

MEETING SPOT: Meet at Bowness Park Picnic Site #3. This picnic site is in the Northwest corner of the parking lot nearby the public washrooms.

WALK LEADER: Anna Benko (she/her), is a Cultural Landscape Coordinator with Calgary Parks & Open Spaces. In her role she works to create meaningful experiences that help visitors learn and connect with the history of different parks across the City of Calgary.

Photo Attribution: "Boating on lagoon, Bowness Park, Calgary, Alberta.", [ca. 1930s], (CU189995) by Unknown. Courtesy of Glenbow Library and Archives Collection, Libraries and Cultural Resources Digital Collections, University of Calgary.

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Jane's Walk Calgary

Operated by the Federation of Calgary Communities, Jane’s Walk Calgary is part of a global festival of walking tours that celebrates the life and work of urban activist Jane Jacobs. Whether you’re interested in local history or ecology, suburban neighbourhoods or inner city, we’ve got something for everyone of all ages!

Free