The Banff Legacy Trail was built in honour of Banff National Park’s 125th Anniversary. The trail is a testament to, and celebration, of the values of the national park, encouraging visitors and Bow Valley residents to explore the landscape in an environmentally friendly way.
The trail links the Town of Banff and Canmore through an additional 4.5 km of pathway outside of Banff National Park boundaries, from the Banff Park East Gate to the Travel Alberta Visitor Information Centre. The entire trail is collectively referred to as the Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail - a distance of 26.8 km, with a 30 m elevation gain and an estimated timeline of 2 – 3 hour round trip for cyclists.