Cascade Ponds – Heritage Trail loop from Canmore Visitor Information Centre

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Cascade Ponds – Heritage Trail loop from Canmore Visitor Information Centre

Moderate

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Cascade Ponds – Heritage Trail loop from Canmore Visitor Information Centre

03:59

94.7km

690m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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19.9 km

Cascade Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Situated just minutes from the town of Banff, Cascade Ponds is a popular picnic and walking area at the base of Cascade Mountain. A network of small bridges connects several ponds, creating easy loops with stunning reflections of the surrounding peaks. It’s a favourite spot for families and photographers, especially in early morning or evening light when the water is calm and mirror-like.

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27.5 km

First Vermilion Lake

Highlight • Lake

First of three beautiful lakes outside of Banff.

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28.2 km

Second Vermilion Lake

Highlight • Lake

Very beautiful lake with many marshy parts. Is suitable for bird watching.

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30.7 km

Heritage Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice bike path through the forest. Watch out for wildlife (at least one coyote I met).

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61.9 km

View of Bow River in Banff National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Does not quite come up to the "Backswamp" viewpoint, but is probably the second most beautiful place in the Bow River Parkway.

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62.2 km

View of Backswamp

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible view. Really incredible! My personal highlight of the area, you can see the glowing Bow River behind a scenic train and in the background the huge Backswamp. Phenomenal!

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67.5 km