Follow the Bow river in Calgary by dabidc
A great feature is to see the changing landscape, as one travels east along the river.The ease in which one can bike or walk the Cities pathway system.Photo 1 shows a stand of Evergreen trees just 4 kms from the city centre. Aross the rover there is a bike/walking trail at a low level,, also a rial line, main line west to the Pacific, alos at a higher level and dipping up and down another trail. On the north side of the river where I took the photo from, there is a walking trail as well as a bike trail, then a busy section of Memorial Drive.
Photo 2 shows the river changing course and flowing under a Freeway to the City Centre.
Photo 3 shows an increase in the number of bridges which in turn suggests that the City Centre is close. the bridges carry a road and the Light Rail Train System, the C-Train.
Photo 4. Well the scene is almost rural and shows the river flowing along the north side of Prince's island. More details later.
Photo 5 shows a set of flood gates, to close if the river should rise after heavy rain, to protect the low lying older part of the City.
