After a good night’s sleep felt much better and ready to face the world. Started the day with coffee and a pastry sitting outside a coffee shop on Banff Ave – bliss. Then went on a three and a half hour walk along the Bow River. Didn’t see a tremendous amount of wildlife but we hopefully had a taste of things to come. After a quick cup of tea in our cabin drove out to Lake Minnewanke (no, it’s pronounced Minnewonka!) and went for a cruise around the lake. We’ve been here three times and this is the first time it hasn’t been frozen over. The crew were really enthusiastic and we saw a plastic replica of a grizzly paw. Apparently there is a grizzly that is often seen between the upper hot springs and Lake Louise – after seeing the size of that paw we definitely won’t be going on that path!
Tea was two”app y’s” sitting outside at our local overlooking Banff Ave. We went because the Appys were half price but then spent more on the beers. Oh well, at least we managed to try 5 different ones!
Paul’s favourite !
Our teeny cabin
Bow River
Bow River
Bow River Falls
White tailed deer
our first glimpse of a bald eagle
Bow River
Cute squirrel
Bow River