Banff is a picturesque resort village that sits at the foot of the breathtaking Banff National Forest, a designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. The peaks of majestic Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade can be seen from the town center. It's the main hub for tourists coming to the Canadian Rockies and the starting point for every sort of adventure tour. During the high season, … [Read more...]
Moraine Lake and Johnston Canyon, Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies are filled with azure colored and awe-inspiring lakes, but after spending a few hours at the exquisitely beautiful Moraine Lake we knew we hit the jackpot as far as lakes were concerned. Booking the Hop-on Bus My daughter, who is an excellent planner, unlike her mom, made a reservation for us to take the Hop on Banff Bus so we could spend the day at … [Read more...]
Lake Louise, Canada: An Alpine Hike
My daughter, who is an expert travel planner, booked us to go on an Alpine Hike at Lake Louise during our visit to the Canadian Rockies. At first, I was nervous. Would I survive hiking with a millennial? Will I have a heart attack and die in paradise? Even though I go for long walks at home I was concerned. Hiking uphill is different than walking on the … [Read more...]
Yoho National Park: British Columbia
My daughter invited me on a short vacation to explore the Canadian Rockies with her. Decades ago, my parents vacationed there and loved it, so it's always been on my bucket list. We planned to stay at Yoho National Park for two nights, not far from Lake Louise, before heading to Banff for a night. We flew into Calgary from Los Angeles, stayed overnight, and then headed off … [Read more...]
