Calgary’s City Pathway System is one of the greatest aspects of life in Calgary: at any given time, summer or winter, it’s at the feet or wheels of Calgary walkers, runners and bikers.

In the late 1960s, the idea for a series of interconnected pathways was born, allowing Calgarians to travel and commute throughout the city.

Today, approximately 700 kilometres of pathways run along the Bow and Elbow rivers, connecting Fish Creek Provincial Park, Nose Creek, West Nose Creek, the Western Irrigation District Canal and the perimeter of the Glenmore Reservoir. Dozens of Calgary communities are linked by the pathway system.

With another 260 kilometres of on-street bikeways, the City of Calgary can boast the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

Much of the pathway network is kept clear of snow and ice so it can be used throughout the winter.