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Place #1
Distance: 0.00mi
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405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J4, Canada
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Bow Falls Viewpoint
Turn left here into the parking area—this is where we begin our journey at the Bow Falls viewpoint, a perfect starting point for your drive through the Canadian Rockies.

Right here, the Bow River rushes over a wide, powerful set of falls, fed by glacial waters that give it that signature blue-green color. It’s not the tallest waterfall, but the strength and breadth of the flow make it especially impressive.

Surrounded by the rugged peaks of the Rockies, this spot gives you a first taste of what’s ahead—dramatic landscapes, pristine water, and that unmistakable sense of scale.

It’s a long road ahead, so take a moment, enjoy the view, snap a few photos—and when you’re ready, let’s hit the road and explore some of the most incredible scenery on the planet.

  https://www.banfflakelouise.com/things-to-do/sightseeing/bow-falls
Place #2
Distance: 0.12mi
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90 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A4, Canada
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Bow River Bridge
Turn right to get on the Bow River Bridge. This rive is one of the most important rivers in this region and a lifeline of Banff National Park.

Flowing from glaciers in the Rockies, the Bow winds its way through valleys and towns before eventually joining larger river systems across Alberta.

We’ll be following this river for parts of the journey, so you’ll be seeing more of it along the way.
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour

Map Pin Place 1 Bow Falls Viewpoint
Map Pin Place 2 Bow River Bridge
Map Pin Place 3 Banff Park Museum
Map Pin Place 4 Vermilion Lakes
Map Pin Place 5 Backswamp Viewpoint
Map Pin Place 6 Johnston Canyon
Map Pin Place 7 Bow River Viewpoint
Map Pin Place 8 Heart of the Canadian Rockies
Map Pin Place 9 Morant’s Curve Viewpoint
Map Pin Place 10 Lake Louise Parking
Map Pin Place 11 Herbert Lake
Map Pin Place 12 Princess Louise Caroline Alberta
Map Pin Place 13 Hector Lake Viewpoint
Map Pin Place 14 Crowfoot Glacier Viewpoint
Map Pin Place 15 Bow Lake Viewpoint
Map Pin Place 16 Peyto Lake Upper Viewpoint
Map Pin Place 17 Stories Behind the Mountain Names
Map Pin Place 18 Alberta & British Columbia – What’s the Difference?
Map Pin Place 19 Waterfowl Lake Viewpoint
Map Pin Place 20 A Road Through Canadian History
Map Pin Place 21 North Saskatchewan River
Map Pin Place 22 Howse Pass Viewpoint
Map Pin Place 23 Saskatchewan River Crossing – Tour End



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