Name: Pet Loss Grief Walking Group
Start: 2026-01-31T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-04-04T10:30:00-07:00
Location: Visitor Centre - Fish Creek Provincial Park

This is a six-week series of gentle walks in Fish Creek Provincial Park for those who have experienced pet loss.
About this Event

This six-week series of gentle walks in Fish Creek Provincial Park provide an opportunity to lean into grief in a supportive community.

Weekly on Saturday Mornings from 9:00am-10:30am beginning January 31, 2026 and concluding on April 4, 2026.

Inspired by the Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss model, the Pet Loss Grief Walking Group hopes to provide a space for those who have experienced the loss of a companion animal to navigate their grief and build a supportive community.

All walks are considered gentle walks between 1.5 to 2 km round trip on relatively flat, paved pathways in Fish Creek Provincial Park, offering time to connect with nature and experience its healing power, with the support of Volunteer Companions who guide the group. All sessions start and end at the Bow Valley Ranch Day Use Area off Bow Bottom Trail SE.

Participation is free. Coffee and snacks will be provided by Gateway Pet Memorial Services.

If you have mobility or other restrictions that could impede your participation in this program, don't hesitate to contact [email protected] before you register.

This program is not intended to be a counselling session or therapy experience, but simply a time to walk in nature with others experiencing a shared transition path.

Regardless of where you are with your current grief experience, spending time in nature with people who are on a similar journey can be just the support you need.

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Waitlist Notice:

If the event is full, please add your name to the waitlist to let us know you're interested. We’ll contact you if a spot becomes available.

Thank you for your interest!

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Program runs rain or shine with possible cancelation when severe weather is forecasted. We encourage participants to dress in layers to be ready for a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.

Dog attendance: Dogs are welcome to attend the pet loss grief walking group but must remain leashed and be under the control of the owner. We request that each owner think about the wellbeing of their pet and other participant members when determining if their dog is the right fit for the walking group. If a dog is deemed to be disruptive or aggressive then we may ask that they remain home while their owner participates.