I have been dreaming of the day I’d see Alberta. This trip was more than ten years in the making, and let me say, the Canadian Rockies were more than I ever expected.
During my 5-day trip to Alberta, I stayed in Calgary, which is about a 1.5 hour drive to Banff. Banff is a resort town, close to snowboarding and skiing, parks, trails, and a must-do gondola ride up the mountain – now, if you hike up the mountain yourself, you don’t need to pay for a ticket. But I had a bit of a cold, and didn’t have the energy for the climb. Plus, I really wanted some good non-obstructed photos.
The drive is also simple. Almost a straight shot up the Trans-Canada Highway, exiting at Banff Ave. Coming from Calgary, the mountain view creeps up on you, until your entire eyeshot is rockies: grand and magnificent.
Did I mention I listened to “Alberta Bound” by Paul Brandt going down the gondola? I felt it was appropriate.
what a view and what all beautiful pictures you got 🙂
Thank you 🙂 🙂
You certainly have so wonderful shots.
Why thank you! It’s easy with that kind of view!
Truly spectacular!
I would love to visit Canada one day.
You must! I can give you some cool locations to check out, let me know if you ever decide to go!
The Rockies are certainly breathtaking. I’d be trying to replicate Adams if I was there.
There are no words to describe its beauty, truly!
The views are magnificent ! Listening to “Alberta Bound” by Paul Brandt so appropriate ! 🙂
Of course! It seemed like it was the right thing to do!