Calgary Tower – Prince's Island Park loop from Shepard

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Calgary Tower – Prince's Island Park loop from Shepard

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Calgary Tower – Prince's Island Park loop from Shepard

02:37

48.4km

230m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Highlight • Natural

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Bow River

Highlight • River

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Highlight • River

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Bow River Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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21.4 km

The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland

Highlight • Historical Site

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23.2 km

Calgary Tower

Highlight • Monument

It measures 191 meters (626 feet) tall, providing stunning panoramic views of the city and the surrounding Rocky Mountains.

Opened on June 30, 1968, it was originally called "Husky Tower." …

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25.3 km

Prince's Island Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Prince's Island Park is a recreational park located north of downtown Calgary on an island in the Bow River.

The park is named after Peter Anthony Prince, the founder of …

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44.9 km

Bow River

Highlight • River

The Bow River flows east through Calgary and forms part of the eastern boundary of Fish Creek Provincial Park. In this area, paved pathways and multi-use trails follow its banks, …

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