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Banff Legacy Trail – Banff Legacy Trail loop from Canmore

Banff Legacy Trail – Banff Legacy Trail loop from Canmore

Easy

3.5

(8)

464

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Banff Legacy Trail – Banff Legacy Trail loop from Canmore

01:53

46.3km

290m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

Banff National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.36 km

Banff Legacy Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This partially paved trail follows parallel to the main road and leads between Canmore and Banff. Set in a valley of the Canadian Rockies, you are sure to have spectacular views in all directions all along the way!

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23.2 km

Banff

Highlight • Settlement

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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35.4 km

Red Chairs Viewpoint — Banff National Park

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Take a seat in one of the rustic Adirondack chairs and enjoy the stunning panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains and the majestic Bow River.

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40.6 km

Banff Legacy Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Created to mark the 125th anniversary of Banff National Park, the Banff Legacy Trail connects the communities of Canmore and Banff. Along the way, you will find several rest and …

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46.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.3 km

650 m

375 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.6 km

768 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,420 m)

Lowest point (1,310 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

11°C

-3°C

61 %

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