The Canadian Rockies are part of a continuous chain of mountains
that form the backbone of North America, from Mexico to
the Yukon. The Cdn. Rockies are different in appearance and
origin from the American Rockies, and from mountains farther west in British Columbia. They are justly renowned for their impressive
scenery, for their wildlife and for the wilderness they preserve.
They are 120 km wide.

The Bow River runs right thru the town of Banff and the walk along the
river front to the10m high Bow Falls is beautiful.
The Bow River is the longest river in Banff National Park.
The rocks on the west side of the bank are 245 million years old and
on the east side of the river they are 320 million years old.
The jagged formation of the west bank extends into the riverbead,
creating the rapids.

Bow River

The montane ecoregion of the Bow Valley in Banff National Park is an
ideal habitat for elk. Half again as large as adult deer, a bull elk is 1.5 m tall
at the shoulder. The Shawnee names for elk is “wapiti” which means “white rump.”

Driving along the road thru the golf course we came across a group of Elk
crossing the road. This one wasn’t afraid and didn't run off.

On the Icefield Parkway
The road from Banff to Jasper.

In this next picture there are two ski courses set up and
a large crowd of skiers there for a special event.

Glacier...

Columbia Icefield glacier...

MALIGNE LAKE, Jasper

10:20PM - Spirit Island on Malinge Lake

(Mah-leen). This is probably the most famous scene depicting the Canadian Rockies.

This view is only accessible by boat and in a few years the boat trips will probably be discontinued.

Combination of snow and water in the mountians - a very common sight.

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