Bow Falls

Bow Falls in Banff offers visitors riverside viewpoints, a short trail, and float tours, making it an easy stop for scenic photos and relaxed time outdoors. This shallow but wide waterfall forms where the Bow River changes course near town, creating a broad cascade framed by forested slopes and mountain views. Travellers can watch the water rush past from several lookouts, then follow the trail alongside the falls for different perspectives. The path includes numerous steps and is not very stroller friendly, so visitors should plan footwear and timing accordingly. Nearby, the Bow River mingles with the Spray River, adding to the sense of being at a classic Rocky Mountain crossroads. Picnic spots invite unhurried breaks by the water, and float tours with Rocky Mountain Raft Tours depart from Bow Falls towards the Hoodoos, offering a gentle way to experience the river scenery.