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Pathway along the Bow River – Canmore Engine Bridge loop from Canmore

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Pathway along the Bow River – Canmore Engine Bridge loop from Canmore

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5.0

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Pathway along the Bow River – Canmore Engine Bridge loop from Canmore

00:59

13.0km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.1 km for 258 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.68 km

View of the Bow River and the Three Sisters

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This lookout offers a wide, uninterrupted view of the Bow River with the Three Sisters rising sharply behind it. The mix of turquoise water, forested banks, and dramatic peaks makes …

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3.97 km

Bow River at Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

Highlight • River

4.16 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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4.22 km

Trans Canada Trail Information Kiosk

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The Trans Canada Trail Information Kiosk is a quick stop where you can check maps, local route details, and nearby trail connections before heading out. It sits right along the …

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5.43 km

Canmore Engine Bridge

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The Canmore Engine Bridge spans the Bow River just east of downtown Canmore. Originally built for railway traffic during the region’s mining era, the steel bridge has been repurposed as …

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7.37 km

Scenic viewpoint at the end of Lions Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.86 km

4.61 km

2.10 km

1.32 km

119 m

Surfaces

4.67 km

4.46 km

2.09 km

1.77 km

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Saturday 27 June

16°C

3°C

86 %

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Pathway along the Bow River – Canmore Engine Bridge loop from Canmore

View of the Bow River and the Three Sisters

Bow River at Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

Pathway along the Bow River

Trans Canada Trail Information Kiosk

Canmore Engine Bridge

Scenic viewpoint at the end of Lions Park

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