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Bow Falls – Bow River Trail loop from Banff

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Bow Falls – Bow River Trail loop from Banff

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Bow Falls – Bow River Trail loop from Banff

02:20

36.3km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

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After 36.2 km for 59 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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885 m

Arts In Nature Trail

Highlight • Trail

Banff's latest art show isn't in a gallery, it's on the Bow River. This is part of nature. Starting at Banff Park Museum along the Bow River Trail, across the footbridge towards Bow Falls and then across the new Nancy Pauw Bridge back to Central Park. The event will run until September 30th, 2023 and will hopefully be repeated. Well done.

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1.32 km

Canyon Creek Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Located on the GDMBR, a short distance past the Park Information office, which has WIFI

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1.64 km

Bow Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Walk along the Bow River to the Bow River Falls lookout point. There you'll have a good view of the rapids. The trail is signposted.

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2.57 km

Spray River

Lake

14.0 km

Cascade Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Situated just minutes from the town of Banff, Cascade Ponds is a popular picnic and walking area at the base of Cascade Mountain. A network of small bridges connects several ponds, creating easy loops with stunning reflections of the surrounding peaks. It’s a favourite spot for families and photographers, especially in early morning or evening light when the water is calm and mirror-like.

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21.1 km

Two Jack Lake

Highlight • Lake

23.2 km

Lake Minnewanka Marina

Highlight • Lake

At its deepest point, the lake is 142 meters deep. The length of the lake is a stately 28 kilometers. There are several providers who organize boat trips on the lake. On these boat trips you have very beautiful photo opportunities of the surrounding mountains. The rides need not be booked in advance. It is enough if you buy a ticket at the main car park of the lake on the same day. Here also fishing trips can be booked. So you can spend a day on the water and fishing for lake trout.

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32.0 km

View of Stony Lookout Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just east of Bend, the towering peak of Stony Lookout Mountain rises into the sky. A fantastic spot to take a picture and embrace the landscape.

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35.8 km

Bow River Trail

Highlight • Trail

Along the Bow River, from the train tracks to almost the Surprise Corner or the Bow Falls, there is a beautiful trail, the Bow River Sidewalk. To pause there are benches here and there. Many locals picnicking or walking the dog. It is a beautiful walk and most of it is paved.

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36.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

7.41 km

3.54 km

1.44 km

1.36 km

266 m

Surfaces

32.8 km

1.62 km

1.07 km

678 m

155 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,510 m)

Lowest point (1,370 m)

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Today

Tuesday 11 August

19°C

9°C

85 %

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Bow Falls

Cascade Ponds

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Lake Minnewanka Marina

View of Stony Lookout Mountain

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