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
Today we went to Moraine Lake in the valley of the Ten Peaks. We climbed to the top of the hill to get some pretty views. It was rainy but the lake was so beautiful despite the weather and the water was a bright blue. We then went for a hike along the Bow River which is right in the town of Lake Louise. Another great day full of amazing beauty.
Today, we traveled on the scenic Bow River parkway and had an app downloaded that told us all about the different mountains, wildlife and scenery. We all learned a lot. We even got to see a coyote. Once we got to Lake Louise we headed straight to the lake and the famous hotel. The backdrop and lake are absolutely stunning! We hiked along the lake to the far end taking many stops and pictures along the way. We ended the afternoon stopping in the hotel for a hot coco. Perfect day!
Today we took a bus up to Sunshine Meadows. It is a ski resort that does alpine hikes in the summer. We got up early and hiked with the kids making it down just in time before the rain poured down.
Kevin and I had a date night with Ralph and Fran at a foodie favorite called The Bison. We had a wonderful evening together enjoying good food and drink.
The smoke has lifted and blue skies are headed our way. Friday, we visited the Banff Springs Hotel. It is called Canada's "Castle in the Rockies". It is picturesque as it sits in the mountains of the alpine town of Banff.
We flew into Calgary and spent the night and made our way up to Banff today. The fires from Washington have followed us here making it hard to see the mountains. Even with all the smoke you can still see the beauty of this place.
