Bow River pathway
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.
on the Harry Boothman Bridge
bridge
light rail on the upper level and pathway on the lower level.
bridge
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 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
Recreation areas connected by the pathway include:| Recreation area | Type | Location | Remarks |
| Valley Ridge Golf Course | Golf Course | Right bank | |
| Bowness Park | City park | right bank | |
| Baker Park | City park | left bank | |
| Bowmont Natural Area | Natural area | left bank | |
| Shouldice Park | City park | left bank | |
| Edworthy Park | City park | right bank | |
| Shaganappi Point Golf Course | Golf Course | right bank | |
| Broadview Park | City park | left bank | |
| Shaw Millennium Park | Skatepark | right bank | |
| Eau Claire Park | City park | right bank | |
| Prince's Island Park | City park | on Prince's Island | |
| Sunnyside Park | City park | left bank | in south-east Sunnyside |
| Sien Lok Park | City park | right bank | part of Chinatown |
| Bow River Park | City park | left bank | |
| Fort Calgary | Historic park, museum | right bank | part of East Village, connects with Elbow River pathway |
| Calgary Zoo | Zoo | on St George's Island | Zoo extends on left bank |
| Pearce Estate Wetland | City park, nature reserve | right bank | |
| Inglewood Golf and Country Club | Golf Course | left bank | |
| Inglewood Bird Sanctuary | Nature reserve | right bank | Access to Bow Habitat Station, Inglewood Wildlands Park, and the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery |
| Old Refinery Park | City park | left bank | |
| Southland Park | City park | left bank | |
| Carburn Park | City park | left bank | |
| Douglasbank Park | City park | left bank | |
| Fish Creek Provincial Park | Provincial park | right bank | |
| McKenzie Meadows Golf Club | Golf course | left bank | |
| Sikome Lake | Man-made lake | right bank |