Calgary Bow River Weir Project
A River park in the heart of Calgary to celebrate
the bow River and its natural abundance
Redeveloping existing weir to:
- Connecting communities, parks & facilities on the Bow River
- Re-naturalize the river
- Eliminate the current extreme drowning hazard
- maintain all existing infrastructure functions & services
- Enable Continuous river passage for fish, wildlife & people
Who’s in charge?
Why a Weir?
About the Bow river Weir & how the Harvie Passage project will change it.
What’s Happening?
Weir timeline, construction updates, photos & media info.
Who’s Helping?
Founding partners & Original donorsddddddddddddddd
What will it look like when the modifications are complete?
When the weir modification is complete, it will look like a natural section of the river. Most of the materials used to enhance the area will be underwater. The banks…
Why modify the weir?
The modifications will create a new river amenity that complements the surrounding park amenities and eliminates the severe drowning hazard. It will improve fish and wildlife habitat and continue to…
Who is paying for it?
The Province of Alberta built and owns the current weir. The weir needs to be modified so it is safe and ecologically functional, while providing recreational opportunities and a healthy…