Peace Bridge (Calgary) – Prince's Island Park loop from Crescent Heights

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Peace Bridge (Calgary) – Prince's Island Park loop from Crescent Heights

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Peace Bridge (Calgary) – Prince's Island Park loop from Crescent Heights

01:07

10.7km

70m

Running

Moderate run. 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 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.33 km

The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland

Highlight • Historical Site

Located where the Bow and Elbow Rivers meet, The Confluence marks the birthplace of Calgary and the site of the original Fort Calgary built in 1875. This area has long …

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3.45 km

Elbow River Traverse

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Elbow River Traverse is a pedestrian and cyclist bridge spanning the Elbow River, just upstream from its confluence with the Bow River. Opened by the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation, …

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4.88 km

St Patrick's Island Public Boat Launch is a fantastic spot to take in an unobstructed view of the Calgary Skyline. There is a small boat launch here, parking and a large covered area helpful for escaping rain or snow.

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5.28 km

The Rise Fire Pit

Highlight • Rest Area

The Rise Firepit is perched on a manmade hill, The Rise, on Saint Patrick Island. In the winter when there's enough snow, you're sure to find some kids tobogganing here, …

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5.56 km

Trout Beach

Highlight • Beach

Trout Beach is a small pebble beach with a few long concrete benches to relax on. This beach sits along the banks of the Bow River and has a nice …

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8.63 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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8.78 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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9.54 km

Mosaic Art Structure, Prince’s Island Park

Highlight • Monument

10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.78 km

764 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.56 km

3.24 km

929 m

818 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 14 October

17°C

2°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

July 26, 2023,Calgary run 🇨🇦

After arriving in Calgary, we used the sun on the first morning and did a lap along the bow river.
Very nice, lots of photos, a few detours because event areas were fenced off in parks and in some places an incredible number of small flies.
Especially when you just got wet on the river and in the next cloud …

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