Walking and wheeling

Downtown is accessible by walking, wheeling, or running. Learn more about downtown pathways and the Plus 15 network.

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Downtown pathways Plus 15 network

Pathways downtown

Bow River Pathway

The Bow River Pathway is a network of pedestrian and bicycle paths along the northern edge of the downtown core. It is a scenic route for walking, cycling and other activities. It ranges over 45 km in Calgary from Bowness in the west to Prince’s Island Park and continues east to The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland and the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary.

Bow River Pathway on the map

Prince’s Island Park

Prince’s Island Park is an urban oasis on the northern border of downtown. Take a stroll on Chevron Learning Pathway, an educational pathway that includes interpretive signage. Explore the constructed wetland and learn more about Calgary’s natural wildlife.

Prince’s Island Park

Stephen Avenue Walk

Walk along Stephen Avenue (Eighth Avenue) downtown for a unique experience. The four blocks of pedestrian-only street is a designated historic site. It links Calgary’s downtown arts district with its financial district and it is a major public downtown attraction.

Stephen Avenue walk

Plus 15 network

The plus 15 network, or Calgary’s Skywalk, consists of 86 bridges and over 16 km of elevated walkways above the downtown streets! This unique part of Calgary’s downtown landscape supports the economy, enables mobility, and connects people to services and destinations.

Plus 15 network overview Download the Plus 15 map