Peace Bridge (Calgary) – Glenmore Dam loop from University

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Peace Bridge (Calgary) – Glenmore Dam loop from University

Moderate

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(17)

200

riders

Peace Bridge (Calgary) – Glenmore Dam loop from University

03:06

51.4km

350m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.6 km for 278 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.79 km

Peace Bridge (Calgary)

Highlight • Bridge

Look out for the beavers that live on the bank of the Bow river and can be seen from the bridge and vicinity. Great spot for a picnic if you have mozzie spray at the ready.

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9.68 km

Rideau Park Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Park itself is quite small, but together with the neighbourhoods adjacent, it makes for a lovely experience to come riding through here. Maybe find a nice bench along the river for a break.

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15.0 km

Glenmore Dam

Highlight • Monument

Check out the view to the east of the elbow river valley.

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18.2 km

Learned Owl Book Shop

Highlight • Structure

The photo of Glenmore Landing is wrong.. This is showing the Learned Owl Book Shop 204 N Main Street in Hudson, Ohio,USA instead of Calgary, Canada as suggested.

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24.6 km

Birch Trees

Highlight • Forest

Easy ride flanked by super dense picturesque birch woods.

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25.1 km

Barry Erskine Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Barry Erskine Bridge spans over the Elbow River in Weaselhead Flats Natural Environment Park and is named after former city councillor Barry Erskine, who was an advocate for environmental …

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41.1 km

View of Calgary skyline from George C. King Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Connected to the River Walk. A jewel in downtown Calgary!

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51.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.8 km

890 m

655 m

130 m

Surfaces

38.0 km

13.0 km

257 m

230 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 5 October

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Comments

July 12, 2025,Glenmore Reservoir via Peace Bridge from Varsity

Calgary is a wonderful place for cycling, with its beautiful scenery, separate bicycle infrastructure, considerate drivers and miles and miles of paved trails along the rivers Bow and Elbow. This route was pretty undulating with sudden changes in gradients that stymied gear shifting and saw me pushing the bike more often than I would've liked 😅 lots of path closures …