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Bow River, Calgary

4.7

#2 of 6 in Nature in Calgary

Water Body · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park

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Descending from the Rocky Mountains and snaking toward the ocean, the section of Bow River provides habitat for a variety of wildlife, primarily rainbow and brown trout. For fly fishermen and fishing enthusiasts, the river provides ample opportunity for fishing. Boats are also used on the river; canoes and inflatable boats are popular choices. The Bow River pathway alongside both banks throughout the city is popular for cycling, hiking, and jogging. To visit Bow River on your holiday in Calgary, and find out what else Calgary has to offer, use our Calgary.

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Tours to Bow River

BOOK WITH VIATOR Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus

4.9

Duration: 8h

Tours from $61 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR eBike and Hike Banff to Johnston Canyon small group guided program

4.6

Duration: 4h

Tours from $127 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Discover Lake Louise (Spring & Fall Sightseeing)

4.6

Duration: 4h 15min

Tours from $79 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Johnston Canyon Winter Hike and Bow Valley Parkway Adventure Tour

5.0

Duration: 4h 30min

Tours from $83 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR The Sights of Banff: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

3.0

Duration: 1h - 1h 30min

Tours from $6 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Johnston Canyon Evening Icewalk

4.9

Duration: 2h 30min

Tours from $77 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Tunnel Mountain Trail: a Smartphone Audio Nature Tour

Duration: 3h

Tours from $5 ›

Bow River reviews

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748 reviews

By ch4i

Gorgeous views! Turquoise water! The town trails are wide and well maintained…. There is plentiful parking…. At least in April!!!

Gorgeous views! Turquoise water! The town trails are wide and well maintained…. There is plentiful parking…. At least in April!!! more »
By CanadaReviews

It’s so fun. Get a raft and your friends and family and head down the river. You will see hundreds of people doing it and it’s so fun I highly recommend it.

It’s so fun. Get a raft and your friends and family and head down the river. You will see hundreds of people doing it and it’s so fun I highly recommend it. more »
By SharonT443

Pleasant walk along the river. Has a lot of bridges that links roads across the river. Joggers and cyclists are often seen enjoying the open spaces. Nice to see the geese and goslings roaming around.

Pleasant walk along the river. Has a lot of bridges that links roads across the river. Joggers and cyclists are often seen enjoying the open spaces. Nice to see the geese and goslings roaming around. more »