 The name "Shaganappi" is of Cree origin, referring to the bison hide lacings that held Red River ox carts together.Despite the name, it is not located near the Shaganappi neighborhood, which is located south of the Bow River.Shaganappi Trail was originally planned in 1970 to cross the Bow River and connect with Bow Trail and Sarcee Trail at a major interchange, with Edworthy Park acting as a temporary park to protect the right-of-way, since there are no Bow River crossings between 16 Avenue NW to the west and Crowchild Trail to the east.