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CanmoreAlberta.com: Easy Walking Loops: Downtown Canmore
Canmore has a wonderful trail system that will not only get you places but it will take you through beautiful mountain settings. Here we offer you information about 6 Easy Walking Trails, starting from the BIG HEAD in downtown Canmore.
Go South: A 3.6 Km Easy Walking Loop in Downtown Canmore
The Go South Loop has the most variety of the Six Easy Walking Loops from Main Street Canmore. From downtown, to creekside, through the park, and upstream to the Bow River; you'll capture stunning views at every turn.
Rail & Trail: A 3.1 Km Easy Walking Loop in Downtown Canmore
If trains are your happy place, then this a 3.1km Easy Walking Loop is for you! The destination of the ‘Rail & Trail’ walk is the CPR mainline tracks that have run through Canmore since 1883. Walk the loop and see two exhibits of coal cars from the Canmore Coal Mine.
The Creeks: A 2.2 Km Easy Walking Loop
This 2.2km loop features the two spring-fed creeks that run though Canmore’s main townsite, Policeman’s Creek and Spring Creek. If you relish quiet strolls next to tree lined babbling creeks and incredible Rocky Mountain views, then this loop is for you.
The Boardwalk: An easy 1.3 Km Walking Loop around Policeman's Creek
This short walking loop offers a bird’s eye view of the seasonal changes of the thriving Policeman’s Creek wetland ecosystem. It includes spectacular photo opportunities in all directions and is a walk for the whole family.