Bow River Tours

Bow River featuring a river or creek and a city

Bow River featuring landscape views, a river or creek and a city

Bow River featuring a city, cycling and a river or creek

Bow River showing a bridge, cycling and a river or creek

Bow River showing a city and a river or creek

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Activities

Bow River is a charming spot to visit if you want to spend time by the water. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the river and use the time to clear your mind.

This flowing body of water is located in Alberta. Once you've done everything you can at Bow River, head to nearby Calgary Tower, University of Calgary, and Scotiabank Saddledome.

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GLOBALSTAY. Downtown Calgary Apartments

Downtown Calgary

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$421

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Jan 22 - Jan 27

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Los Angeles (QLA) to Calgary (YYC)

8.2/10 Very Good! (108 reviews)

Nice stay, clean apartment

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

The Sutton Place Hotel Revelstoke Mountain Resort

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$1,502

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Jan 1 - Jan 5

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Chicago (ORD) to Calgary (YYC)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)

Absolutely beautiful! They upgraded us due to being off season.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Post Hotel & Spa

$1,042

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Jan 28 - Feb 3

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New York (NYC) to Calgary (YYC)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (181 reviews)

The Post is a quiet cozy mountain hotel.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

Popular places to visit

Calgary Central Library

Spend a day between the book stacks, learning about indigenous history and attending author presentations at this popular public institution in downtown Calgary.

Studio Bell

Discover the world of music in Canada across stages, exhibition galleries and instrument collections, while learning about history and culture.

The 12 metre tall, bent-wire-mesh head of a young girl called “Wonderland” was created by Spanish sculptor Jaume Plensa, it’s one of the world’s foremost sculptures now locals in the plaza outside The Bow building in Calgary, the fourth-largest City in Canada.
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The Bow

After visiting The Bow, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Wonderland Sculpture

Downtown Calgary features a fantastic array of public art including this creative piece that adorns the front of an iconic building.

Stephen Avenue

Shop, dine and play along this pedestrian-only area in Downtown Calgary, where historic buildings blend with trendy boutiques and restaurants.

St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Church

After visiting St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Calgary. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Best Lodging Options Near Bow River

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Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG

1250 Mckinnon Dr NE, Calgary, AB

Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE

123 Freeport Blvd NE, Calgary, AB

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport

3515 - 26 Street NE, Calgary, AB

Amenida Residences

4206 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB

Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection

11 Freeport Cres NE, Calgary, AB

Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel

888 7th Ave SW, Calgary, AB

Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel

1935 McKnight Blvd NE, Calgary, AB

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown

708 8th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB

Hotel Arts

119 12th Ave SW, Calgary, AB

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