Inglewood Wildlands

Enjoyed a walk in the woods right in the middle of Calgary. Saw a baby fawn and several eagles. And it’s free!!!

Nice place for a city nature outting. Lots of views, a restored heritage house, and a beaver/duck pond. On the trail is an eagles nest along the bow River, a few benches to sit at along the path.

I went in mid April '18 and there was still snow on the ground. Plenty of waterfowl and other birds like Magpies, finches, chickadees, woodpeckers, etc. Take a long lens and a good camera. Your cell phone will do but you won't get closeups.

This is a great place for a walk. I didn't see many birds, however, and usually see more birds of prey at St. Patrick's Island Park, which is close by. I would return a different day though, as perhaps it was just an unlucky day for birds. We did see a mother deer and her two fawns, which was magical, and it is a beautiful place to walk. It is mostly flat terrain with good trails, so recommended for those with young kids or mobility issues. The visitor centre has information and restrooms.

Visited this beautiful quiet spot just a few days after the snow storm in late September. Snow was on the ground and no one was in the area. It's a great retreat away from the busy city. If you need a quiet break this is a great place to go.