There are several lookout spots from which to soak up views of Bow Falls. The Bow River Viewpoint on the west bank offers head-on views of the falls, while the Surprise Corner Viewpoint on the east bank looks out toward the falls and the Banff Springs Hotel.
Many sightseeing tours of Banff National Park make a stop at the falls as well as other scenic beauty spots in the area, including mountain-ringed and turquoise-hued lakes such as Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, and at various scenic stop-offs along the Icefields Parkway. For a more active experience, visit Bow Falls as part of a guided hike or horse-riding tour.