Monday, November 28, 2016

CANADIAN ROCKIES - JASPER TO CALGARY

WEDNESDAY - 5 OCTOBER



This was our last day in the Jasper area. We first returned to the head of Medicine Lake for a moody sunrise. 
 
Moody Morning

 After breakfast at Pyramid Lake we explored around the area for forest details, and then started our drive South to Banff.

Moody Pyramid Lake

Aspen Grove

On The Forest Floor

A Little Color

Color At Base of Tree
 Along the way we revisited Sumwapta Falls, and the Athabasca Glacier. 
Sumwapta Falls

Sumwapta Falls Detail

We also stopped at the boundary of Jasper and Banff National Parks at Sumwapta Pass. The two plaques explain the river drainages. 

 As you can see there are wonderful Mountains to view, and the weather provided some clouds to add to the drama of the drive.



On The Icefields Parkway

Athabasca Glacier

 Our final stop of the day was at Bow Summit. The highlight here is beautiful Peyto Lake. It is a deep turquoise blue in the right light. As we had had a light snow in the past day the trees around the lake wore a mantle of snow. Sunset came with some great color afterwards which made this a great ending to our adventures.


Wildfowl Lake

Wildfowl Lake from the other Direction

Peyto Lake

Peyto Lake Sunset
 
THURSDAY – 6 OCTOBER


Today we had a relaxing morning in the Banff area as the sky was totally overcast. We enjoyed a long breakfast and then headed to Calgary where we parted ways and headed for home via various airlines.


It was a good trip full of many great mountain scenes, waterfalls to view and photograph, wildlife to watch, and Northern Lights to experience.

2 comments:

  1. Stunning photos, cold but beautiful. That sunset is gorgeous. Have a great week Diane

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  2. Thanks Charente. It was not as cold as it looks.

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