Barry Erskine Bridge – Weaselhead Natural Area loop from Sirocco

Barry Erskine Bridge – Weaselhead Natural Area loop from Sirocco

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Barry Erskine Bridge – Weaselhead Natural Area loop from Sirocco

02:49

57.0km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.86 km for 65 m

After 43.0 km for 109 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.89 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 Eau Claire Lumber Mill. It was established in 1947 by the Prince family. The park covers 20 hectares and features several pedestrian bridges that connect directly to downtown Calgary. In addition to green spaces and parkland, it offers benches and views of the Calgary skyline. Canada geese and mallards have made the park their home.

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9.62 km

Bow River Pathway — Downtown Calgary

Highlight • Cycleway

14.7 km

Sandy Beach Bridge on The Great Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Here is a beautiful couple of kilometres through the community of Britannia. Lots of fancy homes on quiet tree shaded streets, hidden in the middle of the city.

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18.0 km

Elbow River

Highlight • River

Originating in the Rocky Mountains near Bragg Creek, the Elbow River flows east through Calgary before joining the Bow River downtown. Along its course, it passes through popular parks like Sandy Beach and Stanley Park, offering calm stretches for paddling and scenic riverside trails. Its clear waters and tree-lined banks make it one of Calgary’s most recognizable natural features.

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20.7 km

Glenmore Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

26.0 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 protection and the preservation of the nature reserve. The bridge is an excellent viewpoint to watch wildlife.

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27.3 km

Weaselhead Natural Area

Highlight • Forest

The Weaselhead Natural Area spans over 237-hectares. Due to its location at the Elbow River Delta, the nature reserve and city park is known for its diverse wildlife with over 200 species of birds and mammals such as bears, moose and beavers. The area, which was formerly used for military purposes, was developed in the 1980s and now offers hiking and biking trails, wetlands and forests as an urban retreat for nature observation and outdoor activities.

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49.6 km