The pathway extends about 48 kilometres (30 mi) from the Valley Ridge community toFish Creek Provincial Park, connecting major parks and natural areas.
Construction of the Bow River Pathways started in 1975 to mark the city's centenary. The first part was dedicated on June 25, 1977. Since then, it has been developed to its present extent. The project was funded by the City of Calgary and the Devonian Group of Charitable Foundations.
The pathway crosses the Bow River inEdworthy Park on the Harry Boothman BridgeThe pathway is integrated withCrowchild Trail bridgeTwo-level bridge across the Bow River nearDowntown West End, withC-Train light rail on the upper level and pathway on the lower level.Crossing the river beneath theC-Train bridgePedestrian bridge toPrince's Island Park
^abcdefghijklmnopqBullick, Terry (1990).Calgary Parks and Pathways. Calgary, Alberta, Canada: Rocky Mountain Books. p. 12.ISBN0-921102-04-6.(enumerated features) Bowness Park ~ Bowmont Park ~ Souldice Park ~ Edworthy Park ~ Douglas Fir Trail ~ Lowery Gardens ~ Nat Christi Park ~ Prince's Island ~ Crescent Heights Pathway and Park ~ Fort Calgary ~ Centenary Park ~ Calgary Zoo ~ Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery ~ Pearce Estate ~ Inglewood Bird Sanctuary ~ Beaver Dam Flats ~ Carburn Park
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