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Bow Falls Banff

Banff, Alberta, Canada

Bow Falls Banff

Length1.8 mi
Elev. Gain147.6 ft
Est. Steps4000

Scenic views

Created by Barry
Introduction
Bow Falls Banff is a 1.8 mile (4,000-step) route located near Banff, Alberta, Canada. This route has an elevation gain of about 147.6 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

Bow Falls

Water
Bow Falls is a major waterfall on the Bow River, Alberta just before the junction of it and the Spray River. They are located near the Banff Springs Hotel and golf course on the left-hand side of River Road.The falls are within walking distance of both Banff and the Banff Springs Hotel, so they are visited by many tourists despite their relatively small size.

Banff Park Museum

Tourist Attraction
The Banff Park Museum National Historic Site, located in downtown Banff, Alberta, is an exhibition space associated with Banff National Park. The museum was established in 1895 to house an exhibit of taxidermy mounted specimens of animals, plants and minerals associated with the park. The museum building, constructed in 1903 to the design of territorial government engineer John Stocks, is an early example of the rustic style of architecture that was becoming popular in the parks of North America.

Banff Centre

Place
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, formerly known as The Banff Centre (and previously The Banff Centre for Continuing Education), located in Banff, Alberta, was established in 1933 as the Banff School of Drama. It was granted full autonomy as a non-degree granting post-secondary educational institution in 1978.

Banff International Research Station

Place
The Banff International Research Station (BIRS) for Mathematical Innovation and Discovery was established in 2003. It provides an independent research institute for the mathematical sciences in North America, a counterpart to the Mathematical Research Institute of Oberwolfach in Europe. The research station, commonly known by its acronym, "BIRS", hosts over 2000 international scientists each year to undertake research collaboration in the mathematical sciences.

Bow River Bridge

Place
The Bow River Bridge is a road bridge that spans the Bow River in Banff, Alberta. It was built in 1923 and is currently in use. The bridge is adorned with small stones from the river and locally sourced Rundle rock. The bridge also has 3 Indian head reliefs with headresses on either side.

Whyte Museum

Place
The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is located in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The museum collects, preserves, and exhibits materials related to the cultural heritage of the Rocky Mountains of Canada, making them available for education as well as research. The museum, which contains an archive and a library, was the inspiration of Banff artists Peter and Catharine Whyte.

Walter Phillips Gallery

Place
The Walter Phillips Gallery (WPG) is a contemporary art gallery in Banff, Alberta. It was established in 1976 as a part of The Banff Centre in Banff National Park.

Banff Pedestrian Bridge

Tourist Attraction

Bow falls viewpoint

Tourist Attraction

Willow & Sax

Tourist Attraction
Route Details

Length

1.8 mi

Elev. Gain

147.6 ft

Est. Steps

4000
Created by
Barry
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