Day 1
While in Calgary we spent two days driving up to Jasper via Banff. We left Calgary late in the afternoon and stopped in Canmore for the night with my good friend Calder. After dinner we headed into Banff and watched the stars, up in the mountains, in a hot pool.
Day 2
The next day after breakfast in Banff we made our way to Jasper. A four and a half drive. But it took almost twice as long with all the mandotory photo stops.
On our way to Lake Minnewanka we saw our first bit of wild life. Banff resides within Banff National Park which means animals are protected, and safe. I was hoping this trip we would see bears!
Just as we neared the end of Jasper National Park (we stayed in Hinton for the night) I noticed one car parked on the side of the ride. In a National Park that means two things, someones broken down or they've seen something. I had pulled over and saw a mother Grizzly bear with her two cubs!
Lake Minnewanka
Ahead is the bridge for the wild life in the national park so they can cross the road without causing danger, and attracting tourists.
The weather turned but the sights along the way were breathtaking
Tangle Creek Falls, on the side of the road
Athabasca Falls
The sheer power of the falls has created a canyon before the water continues down the river
Grizzlies!
Day 3
Maligne Lake
A very scenic drive in and out of the lake from the main road
Medicine Lake, another lake on the way to Maligne Lake
Patricia Lake
Horsesho Lake, all to ourselves
Epic landscapes that are so dwarfing
More Grizzlies!
The classic Lake Louise
Moraine Lake
Valley of the Ten Peaks