We returned to the Icefields Parkway and arrived at the town of Lake Louise:
Here is the very beautiful and very famous view of Lake Louise, the surrounding mountains and the glacier at the far end. We found the view wonderful, but the crowds of people at the attraction spoiled the thrill. On a busy day, 10,000 visit the lake:
We decided to drive further up the mountain to see Moraine Lake. We were rewarded with a beautiful drive up a steeper, windier road, surrounded with beautiful mountain views:
Moraine Lake is a wonderful place:
The lake is very calm and the resort cabins facing the lake are very beautiful:
Since I haven't shown a wildlife photo for a while, here is one:
The travel planners for this part of the world make a big deal about how bad the bugs are. We did get a few mosquito bites, but we never had a problem. The Cutter Insect Repellent Spray we used ocassionally worked fine. We learned to not leave the car doors open at night, or the bugs would come in for a take-out meal.
Jim