Visible each night after sunset the second half of the month. Really cool to see.
Last day! We had our airport shuttle pickup in Banff so we went back there for the morning. To cap the trip we decided to do the Banff Gondola which was really amazing! It was super cold but really cool sky / views.
Some more shopping and off to the Calgary airport and then home. An amazing trip
Early morning hike near our condo in Canmore
In and around Canmore (Canmore a great town just outside Banff National Park)
Today we went to Moraine Lake. When we were here with the kids back in the 20-teens we drove right into the parking area. Now you cannot get in without a pass. We got a free pass with canoe rides from the lodge we were staying at so that worked out amazing!
Canoe Ride on the Lake
Hike to the Larch Valley
Today our target was Lake Louise. It’s now very difficult get parking up at Lake Louise so thankfully Kelly and I were doing a horseback trip and we could park there!
Horseback Ride - Amazing!!!
Kelly and Sue had afternoon tea at the hotel while Pat and I had lunch on the patio.
This was our lodging for the next 3 days -Cathedral Mountain Lodge
Today, we explored some site near the lodge. Emerald Lake, natural bridge, and Takakkaw Falls.
From Vancouver we boarded the only passenger train allowed to journey on the rail line from Vancouver to Banff. This would be day 1 of 2 on The Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops.
Day 2
Kamloops to Banff
Kelly and I have been planning a trip to Canada since earlier this year with Pat and Sue. We called it Canada 50/50 since in turned 50 and this year it was Pat and Sue’s 50th wedding anniversary.
We met up in Seattle and then flew into Vancouver. We spent half a day in Vancouver before we get on the train day 2. In retrospect having another full day in Vancouver would have been nice so much to see.
Abbie made the varsity cheer squad at the high school this year. Tonight was her first game. The varsity football team won 21 to 20 against Pendleton. Go Wolfpack!
