13 Facts About Bow River

The Bow River pathway, developed along the river's banks, is considered a part of Calgary's self-image.

The name Bow refers to the reeds that grew along its banks and were used by the First Nations to make bows; the Blackfoot language name for the river is, meaning "river where bow reeds grow".

Bow River is an important source of water for irrigation and drinking water.

Communities along the Bow River include Lake Louise, Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, Calgary, and Arrowwood.

Fur traders began to move to the Bow River region following Thompson's expedition, but the river was not used extensively in the fur trade.

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Between 1910 and 1960, the Bow River was radically changed as it was systematically engineered to control its water flow and provide hydroelectric power.

The Bow River was now seen both for its aesthetic qualities and for new utilitarian aspects.

Bow River provides habitat for wildlife and many opportunities for recreation such as fishing and boating.

The Bow River holds a resident population of rainbow and brown trout that has one of the best growth rates to be found on any river system in the world today.

Bow River pathway, is developed on both banks of the river throughout the city of Calgary and is used for cycling, hiking, jogging, as well as rollerblading and skateboarding.

Recreation and tourism sector of the Bow developed closely alongside the river's water irrigation projects.

Since their construction, the dams along the Bow River have played a central role in the development of the adjacent communities.

In 1904 the Bow River Weir was constructed close to Calgary's downtown core in order to divert water into the Western Irrigation District.