…t the Banff Avenue Brewing Company, our favourite casual restaurant/pub in Banff, we met up with Discover Banff Tours to do the Johnston Canyon Icewalk at night. With only a headlamp and the night stars guiding us, we ventured to the lower ice falls at Johnston Canyon. It was so cool to be walking the trail at night. Not only did we have the entire place to ourselves, the moonlight rays and sparkling stars created an atmosphere unlike anything we&…
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22 photos from Alberta’s Canadian Rockies we can’t stop looking at
…asca Glacier. Morning scene at Bow Lake. Deep blue waters of Moraine Lake, Banff National Park. Evening commute at Two Jack Lake in Banff National Park. Alpine landscapes from Sulphur Mountain in Banff. Bow River, as seen from the Bow Valley Parkway. Hiking trails around Bow Lake. The Boathouse – Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park. Two Jack Lake in Banff National Park. Simpson’s Num-Ti-Jah Lodge on B…
Looking back at our winter travels – our 15 most popular photos
…e private in-room jacuzzi and fireplace. #exploreAlberta @travelalberta #mybanff #banff A photo posted by Cam and Nicole Wears (@travelingcanucks) on Feb 1, 2015 at 8:37pm PST The boathouse at Lake Louise looks a little different this time of year! #exploreAlberta A photo posted by Cam and Nicole Wears (@travelingcanucks) on Feb 5, 2015 at 11:43am PST Table with an outstanding view at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in #Banff National Park…
Photo of the Week: Face to face with a Brown Bear in Banff
…through Alberta, while driving the Bow Valley Parkway from Lake Louise to Banff. There’s a section of the parkway that splits into a one lane road that twists and turns through dense forest, making it an ideal spot to see wildlife. As we zig-zagged around a steep corner, we approached a park ranger vehicle that had come to a stop. Curious, we slowed down to take a look. Then we spotted him (or her?) – a beautiful brown bear! He was sn…
To the Rockies we go! Join us as we #ExploreAlberta
…. We will be staying at the Banff Rocky Mountain Resort during our time in Banff. The big adventure for Banff is the Via Ferrata Experience on Mt. Norquay, an assisted mountain climbing experience that will have us climbing ladders and crossing a 30 metre suspension bridge. The road trip continues south to Canmore Kananaskis, where we’ll be staying at the mountain paradise that is the Delta Lodge at Kananaskis (pictured above). We’ve h…
Photo of the Week: The Rocky Mountains of Banff, Alberta
The Bow River and Rocky Mountains of Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada When it comes to Canada’s natural beauty, few places can compete with Banff National Park. It’s home to Canada’s most picturesque lake and the majestic Rocky Mountains (pictured above), making it one of Canada’s greatest treasures. The bright blue river in this photo is the Bow River, flowing from the Canadian Rockies through the city of Calgary and on to the…
Photo of the Week: Wild Elk in Banff, Alberta
Wild elk crossing the Bow River in Banff National Park, Alberta We captured these beautiful creatures while driving down the section of the Trans-Canada Highway that connects the towns of Lake Louise and Banff. We almost drove right past them but road construction forced us to slow down. It’s one of the few times we’ve been thankful for highway delays! They slowly crossed the glacial river, stopping for a drink every few moments and…
Looking Back – 50 photos that tell our 2015 Story
…couples vacations we’ve ever had. Read more from our winter trip to Banff and Lake Louise: Winter in Banff: Our best anniversary to date PHOTOS: Snowboarding at Lake Louise Ski Resort in Alberta Dog sledding to the Great Divide in the Canadian Rockies Dogsledding to the Great Divide – Lake Louise, Alberta. Snowboarding at Lake Louise Ski Resort Nicole riding to the lodge after a solid day of snowboarding. Perfect winter scene –…
