Bow River Trail: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
By Tripvia Tours
Free cancellation available
per adult
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you discover Calgary's beautiful Bow River Trail.
On this 10 km sightseeing tour, we'll tell you about the buildings, parks, statues, monuments & bridges that call Calgary home!
Highlights include Fort Calgary, Prince's Island Park, the Chinese Cultural Centre, Inglewood Bridge & more! Don't just see the Bow River trail, hear what it has to say!
GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.
The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your answer.
Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices.
Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route.
The number of travellers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.
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Activity location
- Millennium Park
- 1220 9 Avenue Southwest
- T2P 2C4, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 2102 Bow Trl SW
- 2102 Bow Trail Southwest
- T3C 3P5, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Bow River Trail Tour in English
- 2h
- Opening hours: Thu 12:00am-11:30pm
- English
Language options: English
Price details
CA $6.99 x 1 AdultCA $6.99
Total
What's included, what's not
- No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
- Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
- Live GPS map shows route & your location
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
- Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
- Attraction tickets
- Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
- Smartphone or tablet
- **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
Know before you book
- Service animals allowed
- Public transport options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transport options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
Activity itinerary
Millennium Park
- 5m
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you discover Calgary's beautiful Bow River Trail.
On this 10 km sightseeing tour, we'll tell you about the buildings, parks, statues, monuments, bridges and cultures that call Calgary home!
Highlights include Fort Calgary, Prince's Island Park, the Chinese Cultural Centre, Inglewood Bridge, and more.
Don't just see the beauty of the Bow River trail, hear what it has to say!
Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.
The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer.
Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices.
Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route.
Note: the number of travellers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.
Mewata Armoury
- 5m
Here you can get a taste of the Calgary's military history, with this armoury from the early 20th century.
Avatamsaka Buddhist Monastery
- 5m
You'll hear about Buddhism at this branch of the Dharma Realm Buddhist Association
3W3C+HC Calgary
- 5m
PEACE BRIDGE. We'll take you past this bridge, which as well as being beautifully designed, serves an important purpose.
Prince's Island Park
- 5m
We'll show you this beautiful Calgary park where you can take a walk and destress.
Chevron Learning Pathway
- 5m
We'll take you down a man-made trail that's designed to give you a gorgeous view and educate you on environmental preservation.
Eau Claire Market
- 5m
You'll learn about this stylish Calgary mall, where you can explore some of the unique shops and exhibits.
Barclay Parade Southwest
- 5m
The annual Calgary Turkish Festival is held here, where you can get an immersive glimpse into the culture and heritage of Turkey.
Chinese Cultural Centre
- 5m
You'll hear about the history and heritage of China through this locations many exhibits.
Sien Lok Park
- 5m
We'll take you through this sculpture-filled park, built by the Sien Lok Society of Calgary.
Centre Street Bridge
- 5m
If you look around, you'll see the historic Centre Street Lions statues along this bridge as you walk across.
Rotary Park
- 5m
We'll point out Calgary's Rotary Park, and you can get an amazing view of Calgary's City centre from the Mount Pleasant Viewpoint.
2XX2+77 Calgary
- 5m
Castaway. You'll hear about what it's like to fish on the Bow River.
Fort Calgary
- 5m
- Admission ticket not included
We'll point out one of the most famous surviving links to Calgary's military history in the late 1800's.
Inglewood Bridge
- 5m
We'll tell you about the historic Inglewood Bridge, whose origins date back over 100 years ago.
Hunt House
- 5m
We'll take you past two houses from Calgary's storied past, one of which may be haunted.
St. Patrick's Island Park
- 2m
We'll take you through this magnificent park sitting directly at where Bow River and Elbow River meet.
Inglewood
- 5m
You'll hear all about Calgary's oldest neighbourhood.
Zoo Bridge
- 5m
We'll take you across this pedestrian bridge to discover all the fascinating creature that the Calgary Zoo has to offer.
Ripple
- 5m
We'll take you to an important indigenous art piece, where you can discover the symbolism of a river.
2XRF+M9 Calgary
- 5m
Et tu, Brute? You'll learn about Calgary's link to Canada's national cocktail.
2XRG+XM Calgary
- 5m
Bridgeland-Riverside Neighbourhood. We'll tell you about a neighbourhood built by Russian-German immigrants in the late 1800's.
Harvie Passage Lookout
- 5m
We'll point out an amazing view of the Bow River and the Harvie Passage.
Harvie Passage
- 5m
We'll take you on a stroll down the coast of Harvie Passage, where you can even see people riding the waves.
Pearce Estate Park
- 5m
We'll show you these wetlands and you can see some of the wildlife of the area.
Bow Habitat Station & Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery
- 5m
Here, you'll learn about all kinds of aquatic animals who make this area their home.
Kensington (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass close by and can spend as much time here as you like.
Eau Claire Smokestack (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass close by and can spend as much time here as you like.
Chinese Cultural Centre Museum (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass close by and can spend as much time here as you like.
Chinatown (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass close by and can spend as much time here as you like.
The Family Of Man (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass close by and can spend as much time here as you like.
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass close by and can spend as much time here as you like.
Edworthy Park & Douglas Fir Trail (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass close by and can spend as much time here as you like.
High Line Brewing (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass close by and can spend as much time here as you like.
Famous Five Statues (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Olympic Plaza (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Lougheed House (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Cold Garden Beverage Company (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Calgary Pathway System (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
The Calgary Zoo (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass close by and can spend as much time here as you like.
The Bow (Skyscraper) (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and Nature Centre (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
The New Central Library (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Big Rock Brewery (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Calgary Farmers' Market (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Calaway Park (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
CF Chinook Centre (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Nose Hill Park (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Gasoline Alley Museum (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
The Military Museums (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Stephen Avenue Walk (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Bowness Park (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Wonderland Sculpture (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Calgary's +15 Skywalk (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Bow River (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Glenbow Museum (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Calgary Stampede (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Trees Sculptures (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Central Memorial Park (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Bowmont Park (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Calgary Tower (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
The Family Of Man (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
South Glenmore Park (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Stanley Park (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
University of Calgary (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
University of Calgary (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Calgary Sandy Beach Park (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
McHugh Bluff Park (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Conversation Sculpture (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Carburn Park (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
St. Patrick's Island (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Southcentre Mall (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Devonian Gardens (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
North Glenmore Park (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Reader Rock Garden and Reader's Garden Cafe (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Confederation Park (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Riley Park (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
The Hangar Flight Museum (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
TELUS Spark Science Centre (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Peace Bridge (Pass by)
You'll see this contemporary bridge and can walk over it for a view of the Bow River if you like.
The Scotiabank Saddledome (Pass by)
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Location
Activity location
- Millennium Park
- 1220 9 Avenue Southwest
- T2P 2C4, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 2102 Bow Trl SW
- 2102 Bow Trail Southwest
- T3C 3P5, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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