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The Bow River is a river in Alberta, Canada. It begins within the Canadian Rocky Mountains and winds through the Alberta foothills onto the prairies, where it meets the Oldman River, the two then forming the South Saskatchewan River. These waters ultimately flow through the Nelson River into Hudson Bay.
Jun 3, 2024 · Bow River, river in southern Alberta, Canada, the main headstream of the South Saskatchewan River. It rises in the Canadian Rocky Mountains of Banff National Park at the foot of Mount Gordon and flows from glacial Bow Lake southeastward through the park in a lush montane ecoregion that runs past.
Feb 11, 2024 · Bow Falls is one wide waterfall that spans the Bow River. Dropping just 9 meters down, it’s not a huge waterfall in Alberta by any means, but it is still one of the best sights to see near the townsite.
Feb 6, 2006 · The Bow River flows from a steep, mountainous environment, through foothills forests, to prairie grasslands and wetlands. The upper portion of the river is characterized by subalpine fir, Engelmann spruce, and lodgepole pine.
Bow River Trail to Bow Falls. Quite likely Banff’s most easily reached hike. The Bow Falls Trail delivers much more than you might expect from a 1.2 km walk. Fuel up with a velvety latte or an ice cream and set out right from downtown Banff over the historic Bow River Bridge.
Bow River Float Trip. Watching the Bow River from the shoreline, it’s easy to feel the strength and grace of this lifeline to the heart of Banff National Park. But, it’s another thing entirely to experience the path of the waters for yourself.
The Bow River originates in the Canadian Rockies, with its headwaters at Bow Lake in Banff National Park. It flows 587 km (365 mi) south through the town of Banff and east through Canmore and the foothills, through the city of Calgary, and on through the prairies to join the Oldman River.
