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Banff Legacy Trail – Canmore Engine Bridge loop from Canmore

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Banff Legacy Trail – Canmore Engine Bridge loop from Canmore

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Banff Legacy Trail – Canmore Engine Bridge loop from Canmore

01:50

29.8km

200m

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: May 13, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

Banff National Park

Waypoints

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1.48 km

West Canmore Park

Highlight • Forest

West Canmore Park is located between Canmore and the Three Sisters Mountain Village. You can enjoy stunning views of the Bow River and read interesting facts on some information boards.

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1.90 km

Pathway along the Bow River

Highlight • Trail

The Three Sisters Pathway runs along the mighty Bow River. This section is part of the the Trans Canada Trail.

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14.6 km

Red Chairs Viewpoint — Banff National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a seat in one of the rustic Adirondack chairs and enjoy the stunning panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains and the majestic Bow River.

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19.7 km

Banff Legacy Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Created to mark the 125th anniversary of Banff National Park, the Banff Legacy Trail connects the communities of Canmore and Banff. Along the way, you will find several rest and …

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26.6 km

Canmore Engine Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Canmore Engine Bridge spans the Bow River just east of downtown Canmore. Originally built for railway traffic during the region’s mining era, the steel bridge has been repurposed as …

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27.5 km

Bow River at Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

Highlight • River

29.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

3.84 km

1.76 km

254 m

105 m

Surfaces

25.0 km

2.89 km

1.87 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,380 m)

Lowest point (1,310 m)

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