Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, community-led walking tours held over the first weekend in May, inspired by urbanist Jane Jacobs and exploring Calgary’s history, ecology, public art and neighbourhood stories.
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WhenFirst weekend of May, annually (2026: May 1 to 3)
WhereVarious locations citywide; no single venue
First heldIn Calgary since at least 2008 (global movement began in Toronto in 2007)
AdmissionFree
Named for writer and activist Jane Jacobs, Jane’s Walk is a global movement of free walking tours led by volunteers. In Calgary the festival is organized by the Federation of Calgary Communities, and anyone can attend a walk or propose and lead one of their own.
The 2025 edition featured 73 walks across the city, covering topics from local history and ecology to public art and urban design. The full schedule is posted on the festival website each spring.
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