About this Walk
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Learn about the history of Canadian Forces Base at Currie Barracks, the decision to bring a military base to Calgary and the impact on Marda Loop, the surrounding areas and the development of the Garrison Woods community. Starting with the story of Currie Barracks we will then wend our way past former PMQ’s with local historian Harry Sanders, former CFB Pastor Lloyd Northcott, volunteers from the Military Museum and from the Marda Loop BIA History Project, regaling you with historical information, anecdotes and stories about those who helped shape Marda Loop and Altadore as well as what would become the Garrison Woods community. The walk ends at the historic Garrison Square Park, adjacent to the popular destination of Marda Loop, where you can later gather for coffee and treats and take in a little shopping.
Meeting Location: 216 Ypres Lane SW at the pedestrian overpass. You can access on foot or bike by pathway or via 33rd Avenue like Jane Jacobs might have done. Parking available in the neighbourhood or check transit. The #20 Calgary transit bus has a stop right at the meeting point. (Please see photo below for a visual of the meeting location.)
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Quadrant: SW
Meeting Place: 216 Ypres Lane SW at the pedestrian overpass
Walk Duration: 1.5 hour(s)
Areas of Interest: History | Getting Around | Neighbourhoods |
Accessibility: Steep Slopes, No Dogs Please - Except Service Dogs, Will Use Speakers / Voice Amplification
Led By: Harry Sanders, Margaret Hope, Lloyd Northcott, Marda Loop Communities
Inner City: No
About the Walk Team
Jane's Walks wouldn't exist without the help of our dedicated team of volunteers.
Walk Leader(s): Harry Sanders, Margaret Hope, Lloyd Northcott, Marda Loop Communities
Harry Sanders, Local historian and author, Marda Loop history project
Margaret Hope, Marda Loop BIA, former business owner in Marda Loop
Lloyd Northcott, retired chaplain, Canadian Armed Forces
Rita Shewchuk, Marda Loop Community Association