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The 6 Best Bodies of Water in Calgary, Canada
The sophisticated city that grew out of the Canadian West, Calgary balances the modern and the traditional with pioneer charm. For the full western experience, show up in time for the annual Calgary Stampede, complete with rodeos. Year-round you'll find abundant shopping, dining and nightlife; a short drive away are some of Canada's finest national parks.
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1. Shouldice Park
2. Bow River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 741 reviews
This feisty waterway is popular for its adjacent walkways used by walkers and bicyclers.
Reviewed By 9rocket9 - Medicine Hat, Canada
Kayaked from Bowness to the Peace Bridge in downtown Calgary, had an absolute blast! Some fast water and some calm! Lots of people out but very calming
3. Elbow River
4. Baker Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By BenLar137 - Calgary, Canada
Baker Park is one of Calgary's hidden gems, just across the Bow River from the more famous Bowness Park. If you're driving, from 85 Street, take the turnoff west to Scenic Bow Rd and with its "Graduated Support Community Living" sign - we didn't see Baker Park signs on 85 Street. Or, if you like a longer walk, you can even start at Bowness Park and incorporate Baker Park in a nice loop, using the pedestrian links over the Bow River on the Stoney Trail Bridge and the 85 Street Bridge. We were a bit surprised how busy the Frisbee Golf area was, but we weren't surprised at all the birds we were seeing - it's a bit famous in the birding community for many birds that visit here all year. There are loads of different paths in the park, but only the main ones receive winter maintenance. A great place to check out in the winter!
5. Glenmore Reservoir
6. Harvie Passage
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By yvonneb57 - Penticton, Canada
Once called the drowning machine, this powerful undertow was remodelled as a white water challenge for paddlers. The channel was changed so all levels of paddlers from beginners to experts, using kayaks, canoes, stand-up boards and inflatable rafts could experience the wonder of this waterway. After the floods of 2013, this part of the Bow River was redesigned and rebuild so those on the water and shoreline could enjoy this big, powerful river. In addition to changing the river bed, this project included new beach and tree-line areas for public use. As my sister and I viewed this man-made weir, we also searched for and located a hidden geocache.
