For the river in Minnesota, United States, see Elbow River (Minnesota). The Elbow River is a river in southern Alberta, Canada. It flows from the Canadian Rockies to the city of Calgary, where it merges into the Bow River.

The Bow and Elbow rivers are integral to our city and provide extensive opportunities to promote social, economic, and environmental well-being in Calgary. Drift boats, canoes, kayaks, or rafts powered by human efforts are welcome on the Bow River.

This map shows river access locations for boats, kayaks, canoes and rafts along the Bow River and Elbow River within the City of Calgary.

A Day Well Spent at Calgary’s Elbow River Parks and Pathways. Some would call them the lifelines of our city -the Bow and Elbow - two important rivers that allowed the North West Mounted Police to settle and sustain themselves over a century ago when things were done the old fashioned way.

Elbow River starts at Elbow Lake in Kananaskis Country and flows toward Calgary where it combines with Bow River near Calgary Zoo. It also feeds Glenmore Reservoir in Calgary which is a popular pike fishing spot.

The Elbow River Pathway is a great walkway along Calgary's Elbow River. Its north starting point is at the Bow River, offering views of Saint Patrick's Island, a popular park just outside the heart of Calgary.

Elbow River The Elbow River is a river in southern Alberta, Canada. It flows from the Canadian Rockies to the city of Calgary, where it merges into the Bow River.

In Calgary, the Elbow River starts in the Weaselhead Natural Area, and connects with the Bow River, Calgary's major river, at Fort Calgary. In between there are a number of parks, but a lot of the riverside here is dedicated to residential use and a golf course.