A Vanished Inglewood Railway Line

If you often use Calgary’s Bow River pathway, then there’s a good chance that you’ve seen a run-down railway line next to the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. Ever wondered what it’s doing there?
This walk will answer that question, and at the same time, bring forth the forgotten stories of the 25 rail lines that used to span Calgary. And no, I’m not talking about streetcar lines. This walk tells the story of a railway mainline that once split the community of Inglewood right down the middle until the 1970s. This walk might also answer questions such as why an abandoned rail line crosses Blackfoot Trail, or why there's a train bridge in Lindsay Park.
So please, join me as we take a deep dive into the forgotten railways that snaked through alleyways and neighbourhoods. After a nice walk following a former train line along the Bow River, you’ll know a lot more about the railways that once served as the lifeblood that connected all of Calgary’s businesses and communities.

MEETING LOCATION: 2425 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4T4 - Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Parking Lot
NOTES: Starts and ends different locations, covering lots of ground, uneven terrain

YOUR WALK LEADER: Alec Hamilton

Alec is a Calgary high school student and a local rail historian. He’s spent most of his life learning about the railways of Calgary and the fascinating histories behind them, and he’s working to bring some of Calgary’s most unique rail stories, past and present, into the spotlight. Alec has contributed his expertise to The Sprawl's Curious Calgary project and his community newsletter, and more of his work can be found on his website: diverging.weebly.com.

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