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Calgary Bow River Trail Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

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Offered in: English

Explore Calgary's Bow River at your own pace on an 8 km, self-guided audio tour you can walk or bike. Allow about 2.5–3 hours for 31 narrated points of interest, from the Peace Bridge and Prince's Island Park to The Confluence (formerly Fort Calgary), Inglewood and Harvie Passage. Your smartphone's GPS triggers the stories as you go, while a live route map shows where you are and what comes next. Download the tour before setting out for offline use, pause whenever you like, and return to it later—there is no in-person guide or fixed schedule. The route is mainly outdoors, with exterior and pass-by views of landmarks; admission and interior access are separate. Check current pathway conditions and follow signed detours, as riverside construction or seasonal closures may affect individual segments without preventing you from enjoying the tour.

What to Expect

Private tour

22 places

2 hrs 30 min – 3 hrs

Pass by: Contemporary Calgary

Admire Contemporary Calgary's former planetarium, now a lively art gallery; exhibition admission is separate.

Pass by: Cowboys Park

Enjoy the riverfront energy of Cowboys Park, where Calgary's skate culture meets the Bow River pathway.

Pass by: Mewata Armoury

Admire Mewata Armoury's red-brick Tudor Revival exterior, a striking landmark beside the river.

Pass by: Avatamsaka Buddhist Monastery

Admire Avatamsaka Buddhist Monastery's ornate exterior against downtown's skyline and enjoy the tour's Back to the Past story.

Pass by: Peace Bridge

Cross the bright red Peace Bridge for sweeping Bow River views and a memorable Calgary photo stop.

Pass by: Prince's Island Park

Explore Prince's Island Park's leafy paths and river views, a green retreat in the heart of Calgary.

Pass by: Prince's Island Park

Follow the Chevron Learning Pathway at Prince's Island and discover the park that hosts the Calgary Folk Music Festival.

Pass by: Sien Lok Park

Discover Sien Lok Park's Chinatown heritage and its moving In Search of Gold Mountain sculpture.

Pass by: Centre Street Bridge

Look up at the Centre Street Lions on Calgary's historic bridge, then enjoy the tour's Castaway story by the river.

Pass by: Monument to the victims of Holodomor

Pause at the Holodomor Memorial to honour the victims of the 1932–33 famine in Ukraine.

Pass by: St. Patrick's Island Park

Wander St. Patrick's Island Park for river views, wetlands and playful spaces in the East Village.

Pass by: The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland

See the exterior of The Confluence, formerly Fort Calgary, and explore the meeting of the Bow and Elbow rivers on Blackfoot Confederacy land.

Pass by: Inglewood Bridge

Cross Inglewood Bridge for views of the Bow River and Calgary's historic east-end neighbourhood.

Pass by: Deane House

Admire the restored Deane House and nearby Hunt House from outside, two landmarks of Calgary's early history.

Pass by: Zoo Bridge

See the New Zoo Bridge beside the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, with river views along this shared path; zoo admission is separate.

Pass by: 8 Avenue Southeast & 12 Street Southeast

Find Ripple+, a circular public artwork near the Bow River that invites reflection on nature and Indigenous connections to place.

Pass by: Inglewood

Stroll Inglewood's heritage streets and arts scene while the tour's 'Et tu, Brute?' story adds a playful twist.

Pass by: Bridgeland-Riverside

Explore Bridgeland's lively streets and riverfront, shaped by generations of newcomers to Calgary.

Pass by: Bow Habitat Station & Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery

Discover Bow Habitat Station beside the river and its fish hatchery; indoor exhibits require separate admission.

Pass by: Harvie Passage Lookout

Take in Harvie Passage from the lookout and watch paddlers navigate the Bow River's rushing channels.

Pass by: Harvie Passage

See Harvie Passage's rebuilt channels, a scenic stretch of the Bow River popular with paddlers.

Pass by: Pearce Estate Park

Finish beside the Pearce Estate Wetland, where boardwalks and birdlife bring the Bow River's ecology into focus.

What's Included

INCLUDED

No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
Live GPS map shows route & your location
Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime
Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest

NOT INCLUDED

Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
Bring your own smartphone or tablet
Optional admission and interior access at galleries, the zoo, Bow Habitat Station and other attractions are not included.
In-person guide and transportation

Meeting And Pickup

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This is an 8 km, primarily outdoor walking or cycling route on city pathways. Surfaces and signed detours may vary during riverfront construction, especially near St. Patrick’s Island and Bridgeland; check current City of Calgary pathway closures before setting out. Nearby buildings can be closed without preventing the outdoor tour.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

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