Day 12 Today was equal time driving as walking. We decided to see the sights on the lower end of the Icefields Parkway as we needed to be at the Icefield Centre for our glacier walk by 2pm. We had been warned that there would be plenty to see on this drive. First stop was Herbert Lake. This is renowned by photographers for its picturesque qualities. There was a slight breeze blowing so not the perfect still waters but we still managed photos which mirror...

Day 11 Yoho Treks This morning we drove out of Banff National Park into Yoho National Park. First stop was Emerald Lake. This was another glacier fed lake hence the lovely bright green colour (at home a green lake would not be appealing! Particularly when we compare it to our pool which probably needs more chlorine). We walked half way around the Lake and then veered off to head for Yoho Pass. Terrain was very different from the last few days. Inst...

Day 10 Day of Terror!! Today we trekked around the Lake Moraine area. We headed off just before 9am. It was 14 kms to Lake Moraine; traffic was light and the air was quite cool. We knew we were in for more fun parking when we were still approx. 1km from the carpark and the cars were already parked on the side of the road. No matter, a quick walk to warm up the leg muscles. We had already decided that we would head to Larch Valley (5.4kms one way + a bon...

Day 9 Banff to Lake Louise. Around an hour's drive up to Lake Louise. It is a very small township based solely on tourism both the summer hikers and the winter skiers. We were too early to be able to check into the hostel accommodation but were able to put our groceries in the fridge. Up to Lake Louise. As in Banff parking is at a premium so we had to head back down the hill about a kilometre to an overflow carpark. Back up the hill and a wal...