Calgary Travel Forum

Hello everyone from Calgary, recently I love rifting on the Bow River from Bonness to PEI but I would like to go beyond this path. I know the city had blocked between the Zoo and Nose Creek because there is a weir and lot of people got drowned. I did a few reseach that you can pass that weir by going to the right (south) bank where there is a portage across the dam, but I don't know exactly where is the right (south) Bank? Also if any one had go beyond the zoo and sail down to fish creek area, could you tell me how was the condition ( is it very tough or is it a easy path and how long is going to take 2-4 hours?? Actually I don't really need to start rigth pass the weir but I need to know after that weir another place that I can park the car and easy to get my boat down to the river? If anyone could tell me the exactly address that would be great. Thanks!!!

David

Hi, I'm not an expert on this matter. But I live close to this area. There is no area to by pass the weir while rafting.
If you are coming from downtown by memorial,take deerfoot south and after 500 meters take exit to 17ave west (towards downtown), from first traffic signal take right to "pearce estate park and hatchery" You can park your vehicle here and approach the bow river just after the weir. Have fun and good luck.