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Bow River – West Canmore Park loop from Canmore

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Bow River – West Canmore Park loop from Canmore

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Bow River – West Canmore Park loop from Canmore

02:55

33.9km

570m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park

Spray Valley Provincial Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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767 m

Main Street, Canmore

Highlight • Settlement

A very well-made main street. With wide sidewalks and a wide bike path. Which in turn shows, if you build the infrastructure, it will also be used. There are many …

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2.52 km

Policeman's Creek

Lake

3.44 km

Bow River

Highlight • River

The Bow River is located in the Canadian Rockies. It is 623 km long and rises at Bow Lake on the Icefield Parkway.

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3.52 km

Bow River at Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

Highlight • River

3.71 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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4.12 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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22.3 km

View of the lake at Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

Highlight • Lake

27.0 km

View of the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just a short walk from Spray Lakes Road, you’ll reach a rocky shoreline with open views toward Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park, where ski and biking trails wind across the …

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27.0 km

View of Rundle Forebay

Highlight • Lake

A great place to stop alongside the water for a break. Enjoy the stunning views of the neighboring peaks past Rundle Forebay.

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33.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

6.53 km

5.34 km

2.43 km

371 m

348 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

14.6 km

1.94 km

349 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,700 m)

Lowest point (1,310 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 25 August

22°C

7°C

22 %

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Main Street, Canmore

Bow River

Bow River at Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

Pathway along the Bow River

West Canmore Park

View of the lake at Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

View of the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park

View of Rundle Forebay

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