A dog exploring Calgary

The dog-friendly guide to

Calgary

Steep neighbourhood walks and long paths beside the Bow River.

Field notes August 2026

A practical dog-friendly guide to the Calgary places where we stayed, walked and stopped for a patio drink.

Northwest Calgary gave us quick access to a beautiful Bow River trail, even if reaching the nearby morning park meant tackling a serious hill.

Downtown offered another pleasant stretch of riverside walking, while my brother's arrival from Scotland gave Tilly a familiar new companion for the next part of the trip.

Bow River pathsPretty river trails connected both neighbourhood and downtown walks.
Heat warningOur Airbnb had no air conditioning during brutally hot weather.
WildlifeWe saw water snakes near the river and kept Tilly close.
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Follow the Bow

Dog-friendly attractions

Calgary river paths and city walks we explored with Tilly.

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02

Stay near the trail

Dog-friendly lodging

Calgary stays where Tilly was welcome.

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Patio stops

Dog-friendly restaurants

Calgary restaurants where we could sit outside during the trip.

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