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Western Canada Trip: Bow Valley, Canmore (Pt.6)

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A couple of other stops you should make while you’re touring the Canadian Rockies are Bow Valley and Canmore. You’ll find them less lively than a place like Banff, but they are picturesque and provide a great deal of outdoor actives for the adventurer.

Here’s Bow Valley. I hiked a trail for about 40 minutes – it was pretty wooded, and I didn’t get the best views, but there are a number of trails (difficulties vary) depending on how much time you have.

Bow Valley (1 of 2) Bow Valley Canmore is beautiful. I stopped here more than once –  mainly because it was a nice middle ground from Airdrie (where I was staying) to the rockies tour. Also if you have time, there a number of hiking, mountain biking, equestrian, and paved trails. You can look more up at the Canmore Nordic Centre once you arrive.

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Western Canada Trip: Lake Louise, Alberta (Pt. 5)

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It’s been a few weeks since I posted, but some good news – I’ve just started a new job at another Toronto radio station. And, trust me, I’ve been keeping busy! But I still have so many photos to share from my Western Canada trip. For entry five, I’ll show you some shots from Lake Louise in Alberta, about 30 minutes northwest of Banff.

Lake Louise is magnificent, even frozen over – although, I was a bit disappointed I couldn’t see the complete mirrored mountains on the water. It’s also home to one of North America’s largest ski/snowboard resorts, Ski Lake Louise.

If you’re planning to stop by there, head to the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. A quick walk behind the hotel, you’ll find a perfect chance to get a good photo.

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