Outdoor Labyrinths in Calgary Area
I’m
back, apparently by popular demand. The Evergreen Tradition Facebook page
received a number of new views in May and June, and I’ve been motivated to make
it worth your while. The opinions expressed herein are my own.
Now that summer is
here, it may be a good time to make use of some of the public outdoor
labyrinths around the city. Though some are associated with churches, they are
open to everyone, and may be easier to access than the indoor versions.
Labyrinths go back thousands of years, and are a venue for walking meditation,
as you follow the single path towards the centre, pause there for as long as
you wish, and return with new insights. Most are based on the famous labyrinth
in Chartres Cathedral, which is roughly divided into four quarters, with spaces
resembling double-bladed axes (labrys)
between facing corners. The Cretan, or classical-style labyrinth, frequently
has seven circuits, and can easily be constructed by anyone familiar with the
starter “seed” pattern at the centre. (See
for example, http://www.labyrinthos.net/layout.html Nerd alert: the 3:5:8 proportions in the
pole method are indicative of the Fibonacci sequence, the “golden numbers” of
organic growth.) I’ll list the indoor
labyrinths later this year.
1. Silver
Springs Labyrinth – 51° 6'23.55"N,
114°10'55.66"W – use alley behind 6243 Silver Springs Hill NW in the
Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs. A 60-foot diameter Chartres-style labyrinth,
completed in 2012.
2. St
. Mary’s Parish Labyrinth, 10 River Heights Drive, Cochrane. An outdoor, 44-foot medieval labyrinth,
installed October 2014.
3. FCJ
Christian Life Centre, 219 – 19 Avenue SW.
Seasonal Cretan-style labyrinth on lawn, closed in winter.
4. Christ
Church Anglican Labyrinth – 3602-8 Street SW.
An outdoor Chartres-style labyrinth in Elbow Park, completed in 2014 as
part of their centenary celebrations.
5. Anglican
Church of the Good Shepherd Labyrinth, 408–38 Street SW (Wildwood). Outdoor labyrinth rebuilt in 2016.
6. Southwood
Community Association Labyrinth, Sacramento Drive and 110 Avenue SW. 50.953909°
Lat.; -114.077836° Long. Outdoor
brick-on-grass Cretan labyrinth with easy access from Anderson LRT Station.
July Events:
Note these events are listed for information purposes only. Dates and
locations may be subject to change; see the source for details. If I’ve missed
anyone and you’d like to add to this listing, please contact me. All times
Mountain Daylight Time.
Jul 1:
Canada Day. 1:00 Grand Opening of
Beloved Healing Arts, 827 – 17 Ave. SW.
Jul 1-3:
Otafest 2016 at Telus Convention Centre. Info: http://otafest.com
Jul
4: NASA Juno probe arrives at Jupiter.
Jul 4,
5:03 am: New Moon. Duir/Oak lunar month
begins.
Jul
8: Get out of Dodge (in your Ford or
Chevy) week begins.
Jul 9,
10:00 am: New Age Market at
Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Hall.
Jul 9-10:
Vul-Con 2016 in Vulcan, with guests Adam Nimoy, Robert Beltran, Sally Kellerman,
Robin Curtis, and others. http://www.vulcanconvention.com
Jul 15,
7:00 pm: Paranormal Pub Night in Inglewood, presented by Ghost Hunt
Alberta. Tickets $40 through eventbrite;
food and drink extra.
Jul 17,
7:00 pm: Paranormal Pub Night in Kensington, presented by Ghost Hunt Alberta.
Tickets $45 through eventbrite; food and drink extra.
Jul 19:
Calgary Witches’ Full Moon Ritual, led by Heather Dawn. Info: Calgary Witches’ Meetup on Facebook.
Jul 19,
4:59 pm: Full (Buck, Bear, or Blessing) Moon.
Jul 20,
7:30 pm: Calgary Witches' meetup at Denny's McMahon.
Jul
21-24: Calgary Folk Music Festival. http://calgaryfolkfest.com
Jul
24, 7:00 pm: Paranormal Pub Night at
James Joyce, presented by Ghost Hunt Alberta. Tickets $40 through eventbrite;
food and drink extra.
Jul 29 –
Aug 1: Panfest Alberta: Creating
Balance, south of Edmonton. http://www.panfest.ca
Jul 30: COGCOA Lammas Ritual. See Jul 2.
Jul 30,
1:00 pm: Calgary Heathen Meet & Greet. Info: Calgary Heathens on Facebook.
Aug.
1: Heritage Day (Alberta). Traditional Lughnasadh, or Lammas.
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