Driving the Rockies 3 Lake Louise to Banff

We had a relaxed start to the day as the sun was out. After breakfast we went for a walk around sections of the lake. Even more stunning this morning.

The view when we got up this morning. The light cloud was reflected in the glacier blue of the lake. We soon joined the walkers.

                                              The Fairmont as we walked around the lake.

                                                 The lake was at its best this morning

We left it to midday to check out then drove over to Yoho National Park to visit the Takakkaw Falls.
The drive was breathtaking and we had lots of stops along the way.

The meeting of the waters. The Yoho and Kicking Horse Rivers converge and the two coloured waters flow next to each other.

                                Keep back from the edge Rob! It was a spectacular view down.
The roads had no safety rails for most of the trip except at the three way switchback.

Eventually we reached the Takakkaw Falls. This means It is magnificent in Cree language. The falls are the third highest in Canada and come from the Daly Glacier just 350 metres back from the falls. This is part of the Waputuk Icefield. It will not be long before they freeze for the winter.

Gail at the falls.We had wonderful views on every side and we could include lots of photos ! We returned back the way we had come and then started the drive down the Bow Valley Parkway

This is regarded as one of the best drives in The Rockies. We had lots of stops as it is only about 77 Km.

                                             This is one of our stops at Castle Cliffs

The view of Storm Mountain. We also had a few short walks at a few of the other stops but eventually reached Banff. We are looking forward to spending two nights in the same bed as the last eight nights have been just for one night!