Bow River pathway facts for kids

The Bow River pathway is a pathway system developed along the banks of the Bow River in the city of Calgary. It contains a network of pedestrian and bicycle paths connecting parks on both sides of the river.

The Bow River pathway follows the Bow River from west to east, then north to south

The pathway crosses the Bow River in Edworthy Park on the Harry Boothman Bridge

The pathway is integrated with Crowchild Trail bridge

Two-level bridge across the Bow River near Downtown West End, with C-Train light rail on the upper level and pathway on the lower level.

Crossing the river beneath the C-Train bridge

Pedestrian bridge to Prince's Island Park

Pathway in Prince's Island Park

Pathway in Fish Creek Provincial Park

The pathway is used for cycling, hiking, jogging, as well as rollerblading and skateboarding. The paths are connected with a system that extends along the Elbow River and other areas of the city.

The network spans 48 kilometres (30 mi) from Bearspaw Dam to Fish Creek Provincial Park, connecting major parks and green areas in Calgary.

Construction of the Bow River Pathways started in 1975 to mark the city's centenary. The project was funded by the City of Calgary, the Province of Alberta and the Devonian Group of Charitable Foundations. It was dedicated on June 25, 1977.

Recreation areas

Recreation areas connected by the pathway include: