Calgary Girl Guides

Guiders! Registration for Nite Trek 2026 opens in 2 hours! ⏰

The Calgary Area tradition continues! Join us on a Trek to Olympus.
This event is for Pathfinder units who will venture out on a late night hike in small teams while stopping at stations to complete fun activities, run by Ranger Volunteers.

Pathfinder Unit Registration Link:
https://girlguides.doubleknot.com/event/calgary-area-nite-trek-2026-pathfinder-unit-application/3146103

*PLEASE NOTE: Registration for this event is a lottery system. Registration will be open for 24 hours and units will be chosen via random draw until the event is full. There will be no waitlist for this event.

Additional Information for Guiders:
- Busses roll out at 12:15pm Saturday morning - returning to Calgary by 1:30pm Sunday
- Friday to Sunday camping is available - please indicate that during registration, if your unit wishes to come out for an extra night's camping
- SG.2 forms will be circulated when we know if the forms will be updated by National or not (usually in late august)
- Important deadlines are in the Guider package for meetings and participant registration
- Guiders must plan to provide Yellow Ratio (1:7) for their group, as well as a unit First Aider and an adult for the bus
- Unit Leaders will be expected to fill a volunteer role at the event. Information on these roles will be provided with the paperwork.
- Safe Guide Paperwork and Deadlines will be announced later in the summer.

Ranger Registration Link:
https://girlguides.doubleknot.com/event/calgary-area-nite-trek-2026-ranger-registration/3146106

Please send any of your event questions to [email protected]

Contact E-mail: [email protected]
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be offered after 23 days before the event

**You can also find the registration link in our Area Highlights, on our LinkTree and up on our Events Calendar on our Calgary Area Website.

This Pride Month, we celebrate the diversity, courage, and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

We are proud to help create spaces where girls, youth and volunteers feel seen, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Inclusion and belonging are at the heart of strong communities, and Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate the people who make that possible.

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

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The Calgary Area tradition continues! 🌄 Join us for an Olympus themed Nite Trek.

This event is for Pathfinder units who will venture out on a late night hike in small teams while stopping at stations to complete fun activities, run by Ranger Volunteers.

Registration will open on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 10AM (MT) for both Pathfinder and Ranger Units.

*PLEASE NOTE: Pathfinder Registration for this event is a lottery system. Registration will be open for 24 hours and units will be chosen via random draw until the event is full. There will be no waitlist for this event. Set your alarms! ⏰

More information can be found in the links and more will follow in the Fall 2026.

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize and honour the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.

It is also an opportunity to reflect on the importance of reconciliation.

Reconciliation begins with learning. This month, we encourage our community to listen to Indigenous voices, learn about Indigenous histories and seek out opportunities to better understand the truths that shape our shared future.

Together, small actions – like learning, listening, and reflecting – can help create meaningful change.

Paddle Canada's Intermediate Tandem Lake Canoe course is recognized as the minimum requirement to take GGC youth canoeing on near-shore, calm waterway with no current. This is a foundational course for other Paddle Canada courses, and requires some basic knowledge of canoeing. It is a two-day course under the direction of a Paddle Canada Instructor, at Calgary Area's Westover Lake Camp.

Canoes and safety equipment are on site. This is a wilderness, walk-in camp site with minimal facilities. Dress for the weather including full rain gear.

When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 & Sunday, August 16, 2026
Time: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Daily
Where: Camp Westover Lake
Who: Rangers & Adult Guiders
Cost: $175.00 including tax per person (don’t forget Calgary Area and most Districts have a training reimbursement, so don’t let the cost discourage you from signing up!)

Prerequisite: Paddle Canada - Intro. Tandem Lake Canoe Course or equivalent skills.

Additional Details:
- Day trip Saturday & Sunday.
- Overnight Camping may be available with a minimum number of 4 campers.
- Please pack a nut-free lunch, snacks, and water.

Please direct your questions to Susan at:
[email protected]

Register here: https://girlguides.doubleknot.com/event/intermediate-tandem-lake-canoe-course-2026/3142606

We’re excited to be taking part in the 4th Annual Calgary Search and Rescue Outdoor Show!

We will be at Capitol Hill Community Association today, Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM with so many other amazing vendors, stop by and say HI 👋

There might even be cookies... 😉
We can't wait to see you!

Calgary Search and Rescue Association

We are excited to invite you to apply to participate in this year's Calgary Stampede Parade! 🤠

Pathfinders, Rangers and Trex are welcome to apply. Those that are successful will be contacted with further information shortly after registration closes.

Applicants Must:
- Be available for a mandatory meeting on June 30, 2026 at 7PM at the Calgary Area Guide Centre with a Parent or Guardian.
- Be available on Parade day, July 3, 2026 from 6:40AM - 1PM.
- Provide their own transportation to Fort Calgary for form up and get home after the parade.
- Have a current uniform shirt (navy with white trefoil) and branch scarf to wear (minimal scarves are available to lend from the area)
- Have navy blue slacks, capris or walking shorts.
- Be able to walk the entire parade route, 4.5km.
- Have a signed Image Release (IR.1)
- ​Have a Guiding reference that will attest to your ability to represent Calgary Area Girl Guides positively.

Youth can apply here: https://girlguides.doubleknot.com/event/calgary-stampede-parade-2026-application/3144950

The deadline to apply is June 8th. Youth that have been selected will be contacted after that date.

The Introduction to Lake Canoeing course is designed for Guiders and youth members (16+ years) who want to learn the basics of canoeing or practice their paddling skills. Beginner-level tandem paddlers will learn how to paddle with a partner in calm sheltered waters; be introduced to basic paddling strokes and land and water rescues techniques. At the end of the course participants will have the confidence and basic skills to venture out on short, near-shore paddling adventures. 🛶

The course includes 6-8 hours of instruction, plus travel time in and out of Camp Westover. This course is often a required minimum level for GGC canoe out-trips. This course or equivalent skills are required before taking the Tandem Lake Canoe Intermediate course which will allow you to take girls out on sheltered, near-shore canoe trips.

A whole day to learn and practice paddle strokes and maneuvers! Learn to identify when to get off the water - a critical skill with weather changes. Learn some basic knots and their uses. These are life skills that can be used in everyday applications, not just in canoeing. Learn canoe and paddle care to decrease incidence of avoidable emergencies. Perfect your canoe carries and transportation options.

Registration for this event is open to ALL members in ANY Council 16+ years old, but closes on May 29, 2026. Sign up today!

Find more information and register via the link: https://girlguides.doubleknot.com/event/any-paddle-canada-intro-tandem-lake-canoe-2026/3142480

*You can also find the registration link in our Area Highlights, on our LinkTree and up on our Events Calendar on our Calgary Area Website.