ccmtcanada Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 I had planned this trip to Alberta to see my brother for quite a while now. I hadn't been into the Rocky Mountains since I was a kid...the same age as Sydney is now. I never forgot how absolutely amazing it all was. Anyhow, I will let the pictures tell the story. I'm hoping the memories I've held since I was a kid are kept within my little one for years to come. This is only a fraction of the pictures I have taken! Driving from Calgary towards Banff A few from the top of Sulphur Mountain, Banff. A few from Johnston's Canyon Lake Louise...we rented a canoe and paddled out there... Athabasca Glacier (Columbia Icefields) Syd and I standing on the glacier Maligne Canyon <embed width="600" height="361" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullscreen="true" allowNetworking="all" wmode="transparent" src="http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf" flashvars="file=http%3A%2F%2Fvid120.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fo185%2Fccmtcanada%2F2011%2520Alberta%2FVID-20110807-00006.mp4"> Animals we came across... Grizzly Bear A tagged Elk Ground Squirrel Mountain Sheep Some random shots... Oh, I did get out fishing too...report coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT10Sam Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Nice pics, I miss Alberta I lived there for 3 years and will be back there this fall for some work that I am doing. Can't wait you just brought back some nice memories, Thank you for sharing. Regards, Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 You and Sydney have had a busy summer! Great stuff bud, looking forward to the fishing part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Great scenery..Love th rocekies. Looks like a great trip and fanastic memories for both of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 absolutely STUNNING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 cool pictures what a trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Simply..................WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 I grew up on the other side (British Columbia) and looking at the Rockies never grows old. I drove to Alberta in 1998 and stayed in Banff. The highlight of that trip was a visit at Bow Lake. Standing on the dock you could toss a shiny coin (nickel, dime, quarter) into the lake and watch it sink to the bottom which was something like 20 feet. That blue water od Lake Louise reminded me of that. Thanks. Great report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted August 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 You and Sydney have had a busy summer! Great stuff bud, looking forward to the fishing part. Mike..it's been a great summer! We are still here in Alberta...just outside of Red Deer. Today we go to the West Edmonton Mall to visit the indoor waterpark and amusement park...and the new Cabelas that just opened up! Great scenery..Love th rocekies. Looks like a great trip and fanastic memories for both of you When I was 10, my family drove from Vancouver back to Ontario...the memories are still fresh from when I was a kid! absolutely STUNNING! As great as some of the pictures turned out, the pale in comparison to seeing them. You feel so "small" when you are in that setting...and visually overwhelmed! Simply..................WOW That's what she kept on saying..."WOW!!". And of course I had to look at everything she was seeing..."DADDY LOOK!!!!" I grew up on the other side (British Columbia) and looking at the Rockies never grows old. I drove to Alberta in 1998 and stayed in Banff. The highlight of that trip was a visit at Bow Lake. Standing on the dock you could toss a shiny coin (nickel, dime, quarter) into the lake and watch it sink to the bottom which was something like 20 feet. That blue water od Lake Louise reminded me of that. Thanks. Great report. The blue water is incredible to see. We asked the park official if it was ok to fill a water bottle up with the runoff from the glacier and she said it was fine. It's amazing how clear and clean the water is...and cold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Spectacular! I've done the drive once...Vancouver Island back to Ontario, would love to do it again someday, with some extra time to stop and truly enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 As great as some of the pictures turned out, the pale in comparison to seeing them. Thats always the way. Thats what makes them even more impressive, because even just the pics look overwhelmingly breathtaking . I couldnt even imagine how humbled Id feel actually standing there in front of all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Those are some great pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 great scenery out there looks like a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Brian and Terry...thanks! So many photo opportunities...thank goodness for digital cameras now! Can take all you want and delete the ones that don't turn out instead of taking rolls and rolls of film hoping you got a few nice ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Only words that comes to mind is WOW & INCREDIBLE Loved all the pics but the shot of Lake Louise and the two of you in the canoe is priceless the water is aqua Thanks for sharing your wonderful trip!!! Jacques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Outstanding Cliff. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I am so glad to hear that you and Sydney are enjoying the time that you are spending together exploring the wonders of our beautiful country. Thanks for sharing those wonderful pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 You're just a few hours from Kimberley! Lake Louise is a stunning place to visit. Did you hike up to the Tea House!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 You're just a few hours from Kimberley! Lake Louise is a stunning place to visit. Did you hike up to the Tea House!? I just saw your report and said the same thing...that I was close to your restaurant!! Wish I knew about it sooner! We didn't hike to the Tea House as I had my little one with me, but one day when I have more time (3 days isn't enough to truly experience all there is to do between Banff and Jasper), I'd love to hike more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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