Explore Spring in Lethbridge!

Spring has officially sprung in Lethbridge!The grass is green, bees are starting to buzz, and the wind is blowing asusual. As everything comes back to life and the wildlife emerges from itswinter hibernation, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to talk about allthe incredible activities you can find during the springtime in Lethbridge!Keep reading for some spring outdoor adventure inspiration, and information onthe best natural escapes in the city.

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1. Helen Schuler Nature Centre

The conservation area of Helen SchulerNature Centre is the best place in the city to expand your knowledge on localecology and the animals that call the river valley home! Even better, thisurban escape is only 5 minutes away from downtown! Stop by for the superbprogramming they have planned throughout the spring, or pop in to the centreanytime to see displays and advice on how to explore the natural landscapeethically. Their rooftop garden provides a riot of colors, beautiful scents andstunning views of the High-Level Bridge, while their indoor community artgallery provides an opportunity to engage with the work of local artists of allages! Discover their programming by clicking here!

2. Running & Walking Trails

Lethbridge has lots of green spaces, butdid you know there is also over 200 KM of walking and running trails located within the city’slimits? From the Old Man River Valley, to Pavan park there is always somewherenew to take yourself and enjoy the fresh air of Lethbridge’s outdoorenvironments. So, tie your laces, get outside, and enjoy the expansive trialnetwork inside Lethbridge city limits.

3. Hiking Inside City Limits

While the walking and running trails in thecity are great, there’s still more than enough places within city limits toclimb inclines and enjoy the untamed nature of the outdoors, with places theScenic Drive Dog Run, Pavan Park, and the expansive network of trialsthroughout the Old Man River Valley. Whether you're going high or low, there issure to be a hiking trail within the city to raise your heart rate, and yourspirits.

4. Outdoor Art Tour and History

Lethbridge may have an expansive network oftrails for all sorts of earth traversing activities, but did you know the cityis also full of public art and a rich coal mining history? Well, if you didn’tknow, now you do! Even better, we at Tourism Lethbridge have self-guidedwalking tours hosted on the Driftscape app for both public art and the history ofLethbridge! Whether you’re a history buff or an art enthusiast, there is aself-guided tour you can take around Lethbridge to discover everything thatmakes this city so special!

5. Disc Golf

Lethbridge is home to a plethora of DiscGolf courses, including the largest disc golf course in Canada, located onNicholas Sheran Park. With many more courses nestled throughout the city,including on the Lethbridge College Campus, as well as within Peenaquim Park.With lots of options and some of the biggest disc golf courses in the provinceand country, you’re guaranteed to have a great time disc golfing in Lethbridge.

6. Cycling in the City!

Not only is our city great for runners andhikers and all other kinds of movers and shakers, we also have some greatplaces in the city to go cycling! The Bike Boulevard on 7th Avenue South is ascenic ride that you can take slowly, and enjoy the canopying trees overhead.If you are looking for a more thrilling ride, you can take your bike down tothe river bottom are BotterillBottom Park, where they have ramps, jumps, and more to satisfy

7. Sports and More at Legacy Park

You’ll find Lethbridge’s newest park on thenorth side of the city as well with a wide variety of sports courts,playgrounds, and a splash park. Burn off steam on the playgrounds, challengecourse and over 6 km of paved and natural trails. Get competitive on the manypickleball courts, enjoy a game of basketball or challenge the skateboard park.Or relax at one of the picnic shelters. Legacy Park delivers hours of familyfun.

8. Have a Day Full of Fun at HendersonLake Park

With its 24-hectare constructed lake,Henderson Lake is one of Lethbridge’s oldest and grandest outdoor spaces.Groves of mature trees offer shade, while picnic shelters, playgrounds and over7 km of pathways keep families entertained. Henderson Lake park is also closeto Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens, Spitz Stadium, and the Lethbridge and DistrictExhibition, making this the perfect destination for a day full of fun no matteryour age or interests.

9. Connect with Nature in CottonwoodPark

Named for its extensive cottonwood forest,Cottonwood Park is one of Lethbridge’s City Preservation Areas. Visitors willappreciate the natural grasslands, coulees, and forests. It’s also a naturalhabitat for prairie wildlife species, including the Prairie Rattlesnake. LikePavan and Popson parks, this is nature in its purest!

10. Parks, Parks, and More Parks inLethbridge

One big reason Lethbridge is such a livablecity and a breath of fresh air for visitors is all of our parks and publicgreen spaces! Whether you’re exploring the coulees or wandering some of the 200km of trails connecting the city to nature, it’s time to get outside and enjoythe great outdoors this spring in Lethbridge!

Indian Battle Park

Indian Battle Park commemorates the lastbattle fought between the Blackfoot and Cree Nations in October of 1870. Accessto this historic site is easy thanks to its proximity to downtown and majorroads. Enjoy 5.0 km of river-bottom trails, a natural playground, and severalpicnic areas — both booked and drop-in options are available. It’s also home tothe Fort Whoop-Up Interpretive Centre. Stop for a picnic, explore for hours!

Pavan Park

At the northern edge of the city, PavanPark delivers 125 hectares of birdsong, river paths and magnificent nature.You’ll find 10 km of walking and hiking trails, plus playgrounds, horseshoepits, picnic areas, volleyball and equestrian trails. Pavan Park is a naturalescape without travelling far!

Popson Park

The Oldman River, flat prairies, views ofthe stunning coulees — Popson Park is bursting with nature in every corner.This epic, wild park offers a boat launch, covered picnic shelters provide forsocial events and the only off-leash dog park on the West Side. This is alsohome to the Oldman River Observatory.

Don't forget to share you spring adventuresin Lethbridge with us on social media using #ExploreLethbridge! Welove seeing how everyone celebrates life springing back to life in their ownunique ways! We even repost some of our favourite shots (with permission ofcourse!) on our social media. if you share a post, you might just see yourselfon our social media or website!

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