Discover Calgary’s vibrant street art scene with the free BUMP Festival Tour, featuring over 150 murals that tell the city’s story through vivid outdoor art.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels as it involves casual walking
Wildlife
History
The BUMP Festival started in 2012 as a grassroots effort to revitalize Calgary’s downtown through public art.
Conservation
The festival encourages sustainable art practices by using eco-friendly paints and promoting respect for public spaces.
Beltline Urban Murals Project
Discover Calgary’s vibrant street art scene with the free BUMP Festival Tour, featuring over 150 murals that tell the city’s story through vivid outdoor art.
Beltline Urban Murals Project is a Calgary, Alberta nonprofit public art initiative that celebrates large-scale murals and outdoor artworks across the Beltline and downtown cores. Founded to grow public engagement with street art, the project produces the BUMP (Beltline Urban Mural Project) festival and coordinates guided mural programs that highlight work by local and global artists. During festival season the BUMP Guided Mural Tours are offered free to the public and showcase over 150 murals across neighbourhoods and corridors.
Tours include neighborhood-focused walks such as The Connaught Tour, The Central Tour, The Victoria Park Tour, and the Classic Tour, each revealing the stories, social themes, and creative processes behind featured pieces. The organisation also runs the BUMP Festival Tour and a Free Public Art Tour that explores public sculpture and outdoor galleries in Downtown Calgary. Guides provide historical context, artist perspectives, and community insights, with some walks described as personable and discussion-led.
Beltline Urban Murals Project supports cultural tourism, local artists, and accessible arts education by producing public programs and mapping mural locations for residents and visitors. The project’s events and tours are rooted in Calgary’s urban landscape, aiming to connect people with powerful visual narratives and neighborhood history. Information about schedules, festival dates, and tour meeting points is available through local event listings and the project’s announced programming. Public programs and tours attract residents, visitors, art students, and cultural organizations, offering accessible encounters with contemporary mural practice, artist stories, and the evolving visual identity of Calgary neighborhoods and history.
Murals
150+
Over 150 public murals
Tours Offered
6 Tours
Neighborhood and festival walks
Free Tours
Free options
Guided festival season tours
Location
Calgary, AB
Beltline and Downtown
Reserve a spot on free BUMP Guided Mural Tours or pick a neighbourhood walk through Beltline, Connaught, Victoria Park, or Downtown Calgary.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The tour covers several city blocks on pavement; good footwear keeps you comfortable throughout.
Bring a water bottle
Stay hydrated while strolling the urban streets, especially in summer.
Check festival dates
Tours are best experienced during festival season for live art and artist interactions.
Use sun protection
Many murals are outdoors with little shade—wear sunscreen and a hat on sunny days.
Comfortable walking shoes
Ensures ease and comfort on urban sidewalks and uneven surfaces.
Water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during warm weather strolls.
summer
Sunscreen
Protects skin from UV exposure during outdoor viewing.
summer
Camera or smartphone
Useful for capturing vibrant murals and street scenes.