Explore Lethbridge this weekend with Jane’s Walk

Lace up a pair of comfy walking shoes and step into the heart of your community!

Jane’s Walk 2026 takes place May 1-3. Local events will cover topics and spaces like public art, parks, historic sites, neighbourhoods, nature and more. All events are free to attend. 

Jane’s Walk is a global pedestrian-powered movement of tours led by residents within their communities. The annual event encourages residents to discover unseen, under-celebrated and unique areas of their city, and helps knit people together into stronger and more resourceful communities. The City of Lethbridge has participated in Jane’s Walk since 2011. 

Here’s a snapshot of this year’s tours: 

Friday, May 1 

History of the Lethbridge River Valley, with Belinda Crowson – 1 p.m. 

Join the Natural Leaders Project on a journey through time and space as we explore the history of Lethbridge's iconic river valley. 

Meet at Helen Schuler Nature Centre (300 Indian Battle Rd S). 

Waste & Recycling Centre Tour – 5 p.m. 

Join the Waste & Environment team for this behind-the-scenes look at the Waste & Recycling Centre. 

Meet at The Galt Museum & Archives (502 1 St S). Participants will travel via bus to the tour. 

Registration is required. (Click here to register) 

Saturday, May 2 

From My Yard to Yours: Gardening for Biodiversity and Wellbeing – 10 a.m. 

Join a guided walk through two local gardens to discover how residents are increasing vegetation, supporting wildlife and enhancing wellbeing in a drought-prone prairie city. 

Meet at Kinsmen Park Playground (834 10 St S). 

Getting to Know Garry Station – 10 a.m. 

Explore the history of Lethbridge’s west side, with a focus on the Garry Station neighbourhood. Together, we’ll uncover how the area got its name, who “Garry” was and why railway themes are woven throughout the community’s design. 

Meet at Central Park Playground (390 Aquitania Blvd W). 

Vicky’s Place: Women Who Shaped Victoria Park – 10:30 a.m. 

Join a guided walk through the heart of Victoria Park neighbourhood as we bring to life the stories of remarkable women spanning more than a century: business owners, community builders, educators, advocates and everyday leaders who shaped the streets we're walking today. 

Meet at Cupper’s Coffee & Tea (1502c 3 Ave S). 

From the Majestic to the Next Stage: A Downtown Theatre Walk – 3 p.m. 

Walk through 140 years of performing arts history, discovering the theatres, impresarios and community dreamers who shaped this city’s cultural life, and explore what comes next. 

Meet at Casa (230 8 St S). 

Mental Maps: Exploring the Image of the City – 6 p.m. 

Join us for an immersive walking discussion of The Image of the City by Kevin Lynch. Learn more about one of the theories behind how people perceive and navigate the urban landscape and create your own “mental map” as we walk through the city. 

Meet at City Hall (910 4 Ave S). 

Sunday, May 3 

Jane’s Ride: Rolling Views Celebration and Public Art Bus Tours – 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. 

Join the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Transit for two unique bus tours of public art, on buses that have been transformed into works of art by local artists Kellen Spencer and Gillian Goerz. 

Tour 1: Kellen Spencer – 12 p.m. 

Participants will visit public art installations downtown and on the north side. This tour will take approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. 

Tour 2: Gillian Goerz – 2 p.m. 

Participants will visit the river valley and west side to see works of public art located in farther-flung corners of the city. This tour will take approximately 2 hours. 

Meet at Park ‘n’ Ride Transit Terminal (705 5 Ave S). 

Registration is recommended for both tours as seating is limited. (Click here to register)

For more information about each tour, please visit the Jane’s Walk website.

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