Bow River pathway

The Bow River pathway is a formal pathway system developed along both banks of the Bow River in the city of Calgary.

The pathway is used for cycling, walking, jogging, rollerblading, and skateboarding. It connects to a system of pathways that extend along the Elbow River, Glenmore Reservoir, Nose Creek, and other areas of the city.

The pathway extends about from the Valley Ridge community to Fish Creek Provincial Park, connecting major parks and natural areas.

Construction of the Bow River Pathways started in 1975 to mark the city's centenary. The first part was dedicated on June 25, 1977. Since then, it has been developed to its present extent. The project was funded by the City of Calgary and the Devonian Group of Charitable Foundations.

Recreation areas

Recreation areas connected by the pathway include: Recreation areaTypeLocationRemarksValley Ridge Golf CourseGolf CourseRight bankBowness ParkCity parkright bankBaker ParkCity parkleft bankBowmont ParkCity Parkleft bankShouldice ParkCity parkleft bankEdworthy ParkCity parkright bankDouglas Fir TrailCity Parkleft bankLawrey GardensCity Parkright bankOften erroneously referred to as "Lowrey Gardens". Location appears as a dog park in OpenStreet Map.Nat Christie ParkCity Parkright bankShaganappi Point Golf CourseGolf Courseright bankBroadview ParkCity parkleft bankShaw Millennium ParkSkateparkright bankCentenary ParkCity ParkSt. Patrick's IslandEau Claire ParkCity parkright bankPrince's Island ParkCity parkon Prince's IslandCrescent Heights Pathway and ParkCity Parkright bankSunnyside ParkCity parkleft bankin south-east SunnysideSien Lok ParkCity parkright bankpart of ChinatownBow River ParkCity parkleft bankFort CalgaryHistoric park, museumright bankpart of East Village, connects with Elbow River pathwayCalgary ZooZooSt George's IslandZoo extends on left bankPearce EstateCity park, nature reserveright bankInglewood Golf and Country ClubGolf Courseleft bankInglewood Bird SanctuaryNature reserveright bankAccess to Bow Habitat Station, Inglewood Wildlands Park, and the Sam Livingston Fish HatcheryOld Refinery ParkCity parkleft bankBeaverdam FlatsCity Parkright bankaka "Beaver Dam Flats"Southland ParkCity parkleft bankCarburn ParkCity parkleft bankDouglasbank ParkCity parkleft bankFish Creek Provincial ParkProvincial parkright bankMcKenzie Meadows Golf ClubGolf courseleft bankSikome LakeMan-made lakeright bank

See also List of attractions and landmarks in Calgary References

External links City of Calgary. Pathways and Bikeways