A little Trip North to Canada

Our bags were packed and

we were ready to go....

Where, you ask?

North of the border and

landing in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Calgary is a beautiful city where the 

skyscrapers reach for clear blue Western sky.

And the incredible Canadian Rocky Mountains 

leave the prairie behind and ascend to the clouds.

It's a destination that Running Man and I have 

always wanted to experience.

It's difficult to capture

 the beauty of the surrounding scenery.

It's everywhere.

Snow capped mountain peaks

(even in July)

Waterfalls 

Glaciers

Unbelievable blue water

Wildlife

Fabulous hotels

The Tauck tour we were on made 

our trip easy and fun with incredible views

around each curve.

Our official mountain holiday began at the Kananaska

Mountain Lodge and some Western hospitality.

From there we traveled to Lake Louise.

We watched the morning sunlight slowly

creep down the mountain and over the glacier

 at the Chateau Lake Louise.

Sunrise

Lake Moraine was unbelievable

 with its tropical blue-green glacial water.

This photo has not been enhanced!

From there we traveled north to Jasper

via the Icefields Parkway

How about getting up close and personal with the 

Athabasca Glacier.

It was freezing and very slippery. 

 I pretty much

stayed in one spot while Running Man kept on going.

The Jasper Park Lodge 

offered great hikes,

 wildlife and 

 deep valleys carved by those glaciers.

One more stop, Banff and the 

Historic Banff Springs Hotel

Complete with bagpipes.

We definitely needed more time

 to explore each location.

The weather was beautiful,

the food was delicious, and

the people warm and friendly.

Ready to pack your bags and go

for a visit?

If you do, you'll have an incredible holiday.

We did!

Until Next Time-

Kyle