On Wednesday, February 4, hundreds of participants across Alberta including Alberta Blue Cross team members will embrace Alberta’s unique winter for Alberta Winter Walk Day 2026. This province-wide initiative gets Albertans up and moving during the winter months and celebrates our unique Alberta winter while promoting the year-round health benefits of walking. On Winter Walk Day, all Albertans are encouraged to walk at least 15 minutes outside. By encouraging individuals, families, communities and workplaces to participate, Winter Walk Day helps to promote and inspire a healthy culture across Alberta. Last year, more than 145,000 Albertans across
the province registered.
Alberta Blue Cross’s participating Calgary-based team members will kick off with a media photo opportunity outside of the Alberta Blue Cross office at 715 5 Ave SW at 11:30 a.m. before starting the walk as a group.
Winter Walk Day is a shared initiative of the Government of Alberta, SHAPE Alberta, Fitness Alberta, TrailNet, In Motion, Alberta Recreation and Parks Association, Ever Active Schools, Crestwood Community League, Nording Walking Group, Alberta Blue Cross and Alberta Motor Association. Participants are encouraged to register online at https://shapeab.ca/winter-walk-day/ and to share the experience on social media using the hashtag
#WinterWalkDay.
About Alberta Blue Cross
As the largest provider of health benefits in Alberta, we believe we have the potential and responsibility to impact people’s lives for the better. We believe all communities should thrive, and we are committed to serving as a champion for wellness by promoting the health of Albertans.
For more information, please contact Sharmin Nault Hislop, director of Corporate Communications, Alberta Blue Cross at shislop@ab.bluecross.ca.
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