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Bow Falls Viewpoint – Fairmont Banff Springs loop from Banff

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Bow Falls Viewpoint – Fairmont Banff Springs loop from Banff

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Bow Falls Viewpoint – Fairmont Banff Springs loop from Banff

01:19

20.8km

210m

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: May 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.70 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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104 m

Arts In Nature Trail

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Banff's latest art show isn't in a gallery, it's on the Bow River. This is part of nature. Starting at Banff Park Museum along the Bow River Trail, across the …

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5.48 km

Bow Falls Viewpoint

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steep, stony hiking trail from the parking lot at the Surprise Corner almost to the river bank

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17.7 km

Fairmont Banff Springs

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A very impressive building.

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19.5 km

Banff Sign

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The Banff lettering, a great photo motif and a great memory.

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20.1 km

The construction of the transcontinental railroad by the CPR was instrumental in the development of Banff. The railway facilitated the access of tourists to the region, which promoted the construction of hotels and other tourist infrastructure.

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20.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

2.36 km

1.79 km

328 m

113 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

7.34 km

305 m

189 m

111 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,450 m)

Lowest point (1,350 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 18 May

12°C

-6°C

24 %

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