A classic walk in the town of Banff takes you along the Bow River, to Bow Falls. I did this walk several times while in Banff; and the ice formations you can see on the river are pretty impressive.
The Banff Springs Hotel was constructed by the Canadian Pacific Railway to serve as a tourist destination the Canadian Rockies early in the 20th century. It is an impressive structure to see, and you get a great view of it among the trees on the trail.
Ice on the river
Bow Falls
The partially frozen river
An ice shelf overhanging the river
The CP Rail bridge across the Bow River
Bow Falls
There are still many parks and forests in the park - and you can find interesting-looking trees along the river.
