🚴‍♀️ Top 10 Electric E‑Bike Trails in Calgary

Explore Calgary’s scenic multi-use paths and trails, perfect for pedal-assist e‑bikes. From river valleys to urban loops, these routes offer diverse terrain and beautiful views.

1. Bow River Pathway (≈48 km network)

A Calgary classic, this paved ribbon follows the Bow River across the city, passing Peace Bridge, Prince’s Island Park, Edworthy Park, and Fish Creek Park. City skyline and nature combine for a smooth ride.

2. Glenmore Reservoir & Weaselhead Loop (~16 km)

A tranquil loop around Glenmore Reservoir and through Weaselhead Natural Area. Offers forest climbs, water views, occasional wildlife, and a scenic feel within the city limits.

3. Fish Creek Provincial Park (~80 km of trails)

One of North America’s largest urban parks with over 80 km of paved and gravel trails winding through forest, meadow, and creek-side terrain—ideal for longer scenic rides.

4. Rotary / Mattamy Greenway (~138 km)

Encircling Calgary, the Greenway connects parks, neighbourhoods, and other pathways. The full loop is ambitious—but you can enjoy shorter segments for flats and long-distance cruising.

5. Nose Hill Park Trails (~11 km² area)

Open grassland trails with panoramic views of the city and Rockies. Great for gentle hills, quiet paved loops and a more natural feel within the city.

6. Bowmont Park / Baker-Bowness Loop (~12.7 km)

Scenic riverside ride through Bowmont, Baker, and Bowness Parks with mixed paved and interpretive trail sections—including the picturesque Waterfall Valley.

7. Elbow River Pathway → Downtown East Village

A peaceful companion to the Bow, this route runs from the Confluence historic site through Elbow Park toward Glenmore Reservoir, offering quiet riverside trails and leafy neighbourhood views.

8. Confederation & Eau Claire Parks Loop

Combine calm paths through Confederation and Eau Claire Parks with Bow River views and downtown scenery. Nice for short easy rides or family outings.

9. City-to-Chestermere Canal Route (~29 km one-way)

Follow the Western Irrigation Canal east from Calgary through rural and semi-rural landscapes to Chestermere. Mostly flat and peaceful—an underrated long-distance ride.

10. Combined Loop: Fish Creek → Bow → Elbow → Glenmore

As Reddit users suggest, a great full‑day circuit: Fish Creek Park south → follow Bow River north into downtown → Elbow pathway south to the Glenmore loop → return via Weaselhead. Cafés and rest points in Inglewood and Fish Creek.

⚡ E‑Bike Access & Calgary Rules

• Only pedal‑assist e‑bikes (not throttle‑only) are permitted on Calgary’s multi-use pathways. Motorized bikes are not allowed.
• Maximum pathway speed: 20 km/h unless otherwise posted.
• Helmets are required for all e‑bike riders and passengers. Ride single file, signal when passing, and stay right except when overtaking.

🛠️ Rider Tips for Calgary Pathways

• Bring helmet, bell, lock, and front/rear lights.
• Charge fully before heading out—Calgary’s network offers long loops.
• Avoid weekends midday when pathways (e.g. Glenmore) get congested. Early mornings or evenings are quieter.
• Use the City of Calgary Pathways & Bikeways map or app to check closures, detours, or planned routes.※