Bow River

　　   The Bow River and the Bow Falls formed by it are among the scenic highlights of Banff, a famous tourist city in Canada. The Bow River originates from the Bow Glacier and Bow Lake in the Rocky Mountains, flows through Banff, and then joins the South Saskatchewan River in southern Alberta, stretching 587 kilometers in length with a drainage area of 26,200 square kilometers. The name "Bow River" comes from an Indigenous word meaning "the place where bows are taken," as the Indigenous peoples originally made their hunting bows from Douglas fir trees along the riverbanks.

　　   Bow Falls has a modest drop of about 10 meters. Though it is a relatively small waterfall, its foaming white waters and thunderous roar can be heard even from a distance, giving off a powerful impression. The falls were formed by a fault line in the Bow River, which was redirected through the mountains due to blockages caused by extensive glacial activity.

　　   The Bow River is also a true "river of no return," flowing all the way through Alberta. The classic film *River of No Return*, starring Marilyn Monroe in her breakout role, was set along this river. She and the male lead starred in a timeless love story. The scene where they navigate the rapids downstream of Bow Falls in a raft while under gunfire from Indigenous people helped make Bow Falls internationally famous overnight.

　　   Bow River Must-visit reason: The most renowned waterfall in Alberta Continent: North America [North America] Country/Region: Canada [Canada] Province/State: Alberta [Alberta]