Bow River Pathway and Waterfront – Calgary

“I particularly remember visiting…

…Calgary’s Bow River Waterfront. As a cyclist, I use the riverfront shared pathway network for communizing and recreation, but every time I journey to the river, I feel I am enjoying the absolute best parts of the city. I love seeing people from all different walks of life out sharing the pathways, enjoying the weather, relaxing on the riverfront, stopping for food or happening upon a street performance. The riverfront is where the city is at is most vibrant, where Calgarians mingle with Calgarians against the backdrop of our unique riparian ecology. Even in the coldest, darkest times of the year, the riverfront is an activated hub, with the most dedicated citizens bundled up and out for a jog, watching the ice flow, or enjoying the winter lights. I believe the Bow Riverfront exemplifies quality as it is shared by the public, is accessible to all modes of non-vehicular transport including to those living with disabilities or those with limited income, it is highly navigable, provides space and opportunity for creative initiatives and installations and brings Calgarians both outdoors and closer together. It simply pulses with life and is quintessentially Calgary.” (Booklet Positive Lived Experiences of Quality in the Built Environment 2023, p.209).

Google map link: https://www.google.com/maps?q=loc:51.0478528,-114.0470722

The Bow Riverfront on an autumn day. Traci Berg