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A family of four taking in the views at Bow Falls in the summer
Attractions

Bow Falls

The vista on display below the torrent of Bow Falls exemplifies the wild diversity of the Rockies. Rocky canyon turns to rushing falls and then to serene river, gliding off down the Bow Valley. The setting is one made famous by Marilyn Monroe in the 1953 film The River of No Return, and it’s no less dramatic today.

Follow the Bow Falls trail for a view from above the cascading waters or sit on the rocky river shore and watch rafting trips take off into the calm waters below the falls.

Good To Know

Difficulty
Easy
Duration
< 1hr
When
Year Round

Location

Distance from Banff:
1km
Distance from Lake Louise:
59km

When to go

Operating Dates

MonthOperating Status
JanOpen
FebOpen
MarOpen
AprOpen
MayOpen
JunOpen
JulOpen
AugOpen
SepOpen
OctOpen
NovOpen
DecOpen

Busy Times

Everyday, June - October

Getting There

  • Roam Route 2: Daily service operating year round.

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