Bestselling Alberta author Lori Beattie is back with an expanded and updated 2nd edition of her hugely successful compendium of Calgary’s best walks and urban jaunts. Join her for a FREE book launch guided urban walkabout. Lori is also the owner and guide at Fit Frog, www.fitfrog.ca

Take a flip through Lori's book at www.calgarysbestwalks.ca

Start Time: 1 pm (Lori will be there at 12:45 pm so come early to get your signed copy of her book. You can pre-order your books in advance or buy on-site!)

Meet Place: Owl's Nest Books, Britannia Plaza (meet outside)

The Walk: This is a 6+ km, 1.5 hour walk over varied terrain so be prepared for climbing hills, snowy parks and all sorts of winter weather.

What’s new in this edition?

– 10 new walk routes with full-colour maps

- 40+ suggested detours for the urban explorer to extend and expand walk routes

- 35 revised and updated walk route maps

- New wetlands and wilderness walkabouts

- More off-leash areas featured for pups and their people

- Even more tasty pit stop suggestions

– cafés, ice cream and craft beer

– New photos and artwork throughout

– new content on topics ranging from: First Nations history, geology, archaeology, botanical gardens, wetlands, and why walking makes us happy!