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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 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 connected by the pathway include:
Recreation area | Type | Location | Remarks |
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Valley Ridge Golf Course | Golf Course | Right bank 51.10067°N 114.23650°W |
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Bowness Park | City park | right bank 51.09810°N 114.22005°W |
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Baker Park | City park | left bank 51.10080°N 114.22101°W |
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Bowmont Natural Area | Natural area | left bank 51.092430°N 114.181093°W |
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Shouldice Park | City park | left bank 51.07259°N 114.17254°W |
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Edworthy Park | City park | right bank 51.06236°N 114.15829°W |
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Shaganappi Point Golf Course | Golf Course | right bank 51.04546°N 114.12670°W |
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Broadview Park | City park | left bank 51.04985°N 114.10706°W |
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Shaw Millennium Park | Skatepark | right bank 51.04601°N 114.09211°W |
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Eau Claire Park | City park | right bank 51.05209°N 114.08045°W |
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Prince's Island Park | City park | on Prince's Island 51.05573°N 114.07017°W |
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Sunnyside Park | City park | left bank 51.05823°N 114.06748°W |
in south-east Sunnyside |
Sien Lok Park | City park | right bank 51.05328°N 114.06518°W |
part of Chinatown |
Bow River Park | City park | left bank 51.05420°N 114.06152°W |
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Fort Calgary | Historic park, museum | right bank 51.04536°N 114.04553°W |
part of East Village, connects with Elbow River pathway |
Calgary Zoo | Zoo | on St George's Island 51.04540°N 114.03409°W |
Zoo extends on left bank |
Pearce Estate Wetland | City park, nature reserve | right bank 51.04121°N 114.01413°W |
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Inglewood Golf and Country Club | Golf Course | left bank 51.03360°N 114.00369°W |
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Inglewood Bird Sanctuary | Nature reserve | right bank 51.02807°N 114.00668°W |
Access to Bow Habitat Station, Inglewood Wildlands Park, and the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery |
Old Refinery Park | City park | left bank 51.00568°N 114.01712°W |
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Southland Park | City park | left bank 50.97493°N 114.03332°W |
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Carburn Park | City park | left bank 50.974538°N 114.032740°W |
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Douglasbank Park | City park | left bank 50.94173°N 114.01006°W |
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Fish Creek Provincial Park | Provincial park | right bank 50.90909°N 114.01252°W |
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McKenzie Meadows Golf Club | Golf course | left bank 50.90614°N 114.00469°W |
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Sikome Lake | Man-made lake | right bank 50.89784°N 114.01574°W |