Banff National Park & Canmore - The Canadian Rocky Mountains
Ahhh...it's so good to be back.
We have been exploring Banff National Park and Canmore these past few days. We have had some beautiful weather and there is even some aurora action in the forecast. Here's some of my favourite spots so far.
Two Jack Lake
I have been wanting to shoot at Two Jack Lake for quite some time. What a spot! I'd love to get back here at night for some astrophotography.
Lake Minnewanka
Minnewanka looks awesome at the moment. There are thin sheets of ice still blanketing the lake and the colour is so striking. It won't be long until it has fully thawed.
Lake Louise
The lake is still mostly frozen so no turquoise coloured water just yet. The glacier that feeds Lake Louise is an amazing sight though.
Castle Mountain
A long exposure shot of the fog rolling through the valley. Can you see how this mountain got its name?
Mount Rundle
We had this amazing view right from our campground. We camped for a couple of nights on top of Tunnel Mountain. I could not believe the view of Mount Rundle and the Bow Valley.
Johnston Canyon
I love this secret (not so secret) spot at Johnston Canyon. It seems like every man and his dog knows about this spot now. But I still had a brief moment for this selfie.
And does anyone know if this little guy is a chipmunk or a squirrel?
Rundle Forebay Reservoir
When the conditions are just right, you can get some really nice reflections of Mount Lawrence Grassi on the Rundle Forebay Reservoir.
Grassi Lakes
The hike up to Grassi Lakes is beautiful. The views along the way are excellent and the lakes themselves are a stunning colour.
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Three Sisters
I love this quiet spot along Policeman Creek. The Three Sisters are three iconic peaks named Faith, Charity and Hope. Or Big Sister, Middle Sister and Little Sister.
Cool photos, nice post.
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Wow! Very nice pictures. I went in rocky mountain few years ago but i didn't heard about Johnston Canyon, and it's wonderful!
Oh you'll just have to come back. The canyon is really cool. I'm yet to see it in Summer but apparently the water turns a beautiful turquoise colour like the lakes
It will be so great to go back! I went during a road trip across West Canada and USA in 2015. I imagine this place with the water, it's wonderful this color, I remember the lake Peyto!!
Wowza! Look at that colour. Peyto Lake is one of my favourite lakes in the Rockies. You captured it perfectly 👌
I have more photos like this. I will post some articles in a few weeks!
Excellent. I look forward to seeing them 💙
That photo of Johnston Canyon is breathtaking! Wow.
In my opinion, the critter is a chipmunk. :-)
Thanks very much. I love that place.
That's what I think too! All the signage around here is telling me otherwise but ima go with chipmunk 😁
And when one sees a chipmunk, it's a possible reminder from Mother Nature/The Universe to be playful, have fun, make wishes, and believe in magic. :-D
I like it! 😁
Yay chipmunk!
Squirrels have more..."flare": a long, curly, bushy tail.
Haha...! Love it. More flare. Reminds me of the movie Office Space. I think it's a chipmunk too. Name sounds cuter anyways 😉
Breathtaking, beautiful, fabulous...I can taste the clean air through those photos. You're making me itch to get on the road. I have to visit that part of the world someday. Looking forward to your next post already. Safe travels :)
Why thank you very much! So much beauty in one place. I hope you can make it here one day.
That's the thing with travel. You never feel like you've seen everything. There's always another country or place to visit. I think that's kinda cool. Thanks for following along 💙
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Oh I love your story! Can't wait to hear more. You should be very proud of yourself.
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That's wonderful. Thanks very much!
Stunning! Please keep posting!