Bow Valley Basics
This river gives Bow Valley its name.
What is the Bow River?
This mountain range stretches from British Columbia to New Mexico.
What are the Rocky Mountains?
This large mammal is known for its curved horns.
What is a bighorn sheep?
Alberta’s provincial flower.
What is the wild rose?
This activity involves walking in nature, often on marked trails.
What is hiking?
This trail connects Canmore to Banff and is popular with cyclists.
What is the Legacy Trail?
This famous trio of peaks is a landmark near Canmore.
What are the Three Sisters?
This predator is also the largest cat in North America.
What is a cougar?
This tree needs fire to release its seeds.
What is the lodgepole pine?
This activity involves scaling rock faces with ropes.
What is rock climbing?
This Bow Valley site was used for Olympic events in 1988.
What is the Canmore Nordic Centre?
This peak near Canmore is named after a famous coal miner and trailblazer.
What is Mount Lawrence Grassi?
This bear species is smaller and more common than its grizzly cousin.
What is a black bear?
This plant is known for its bright red berries and is toxic if eaten.
What is baneberry?
This popular winter sport involves sliding down snowy slopes.
What is skiing?
This Bow Valley cave system is one of the longest in Canada.
What is Rat’s Nest Cave?
It's located right next to Door Jamb Mountain, and most people will hike both on the same day.
This bird of prey nests on cliff faces and hunts small mammals and fish.
What is a golden eagle?
This invasive pink and purple plant threatens native species in Bow Valley.
What is spotted knapweed?
This activity involves hiking with tennis-racquet-like objects on your feet.
What is snowshoeing?
This provincial park was established in 1959 and is part of a wildlife corridor.
What is Bow Valley Provincial Park?
It was first ascended in 1947 by L. Parker, R.C. Hind and J.F. Tarrant, can be seen from Exshaw Creek.
What is Mount Fable?
The most commonly seen mammal in the Bow Valley.
What is a squirrel?
A common, showy native plant known for its vibrant purple flowers, it is also one of the first signs of life after a wildfire or other disturbance.
What is Fireweed?
This activity involves navigating rivers in an inflatable boat.
What is whitewater rafting?