The Best Views of Banff and Lake Louise

Posted on December 8, 2013 by lesleycarter

Featured writer/photographer: Justin Mier (The Roaming Lama)

I was fortunate enough to take three trips to Banff National Park during 2013 and as a result I have been able to find a number of fantastic viewpoints to take in the amazing landscapes. Banff is located near Calgary in Alberta, Canada and if you haven’t made the trip I’d highly recommend adding it to your life list of places to go because the beauty is well worth it. I’ll organize this post by my favorite spots on various roads throughout the park as that is probably the easiest way to find everything. I took notes of locations during my last trip so hopefully during your visit you’ll be able to take in all of my favorite view points. I s.hould also point out that there are many, many more spots to stop your car and take it all in – there is a reason that Banff is consistently rated as one of the top national parks in the world.

Getting to Banff from Calgary is rather easy as it is just off the Trans Canada Highway (Highway 1) which will also take you right into the Lake Louise area (another treat!). As you enter Banff from Calgary you may be tempted to head right into town but instead of following the signs and taking a left off of the highway take a right and drive along the Lake Minnewanka Scenic Drive.

Lake Minnewanka Scenic Drive

About 3.5 miles down this scenic drive is the Two Jack Lake Campground. I’ve never camped here but I’ve been told that it is one of the nicest ones in the park. A little farther up the road is the Two Jack Lake Picnic Site and this is where I stop to take photos when I visit. Across Two Jack Lake is one of the most recognizable peaks in the world – Mount Rundle. There are a number of fantastic places to take pictures from the shoreline but my favorite is just to the right of the parking lot with a nice view of Mount Rundle and an island that can be used as the foreground for the image. If you go to the left of the parking lot there is a smaller island can be used as foreground interest as well. Additionally, depending on the water level in the lake during your visit there is a handful of rocks near the shoreline that also make for an interesting composition. The photo below was taken just to the right of the parking lot and near the picnic tables.

This one uses the rocks near the shoreline to create foreground interest.

Around 7.5 miles down this road is an area called Lower Bankhead that is an abandoned coal-mine operation. Unfortunately because of varying issues (closed in the winter and then because of the floods was closed due to bear activity) I haven’t been able to hike down there and take pictures. However, I plan on going back a couple more times in 2014 and will definitely make it a priority to take pictures of the haunting coal carts at the base of Mount Rundle. To access the coal cars and the abandoned buildings you’ll need to hike about a mile or so but the trail didn’t look to steep or difficult to access.

Tunnel Mountain Road

Another of the roads with impressive views is Tunnel Mountain Road which starts right in the heart of the town of Banff. It takes you up (not surprisingly) into the mountains and thus has impressive views all along the way. I’ll list a couple of my favorite stops but there are many others so drive slow and take it all in.

The first view point is at ‘Surprise Corner’ and it is about a mile up the road. There is a parking lot where you can park your car and get out and walk around a bit. This location gives a nice overlook to the historic Banff Springs Hotel and the Bow River. I took the photo below from this location and think the best time to take in the view is just after the sunsets and the lights from the hotel are turning on for the night making it pop from the rest of the mountain.

Farther up the road about 3.5 miles down is the ‘Tunnel Mountain Viewpoint’. There is a parking lot on the right side of the road that leads to a nearby viewpoint which is an easy place to get out and take a couple pictures of Mount Rundle across the Bow Valley.

The next stop on this road before heading back to Banff is the ‘Hoodoos Viewpoint’ which is just a short drive past the Tunnel Mountain Viewpoint. A short trail with ample signage and various informational plaques walks you out to three separate viewpoints. Each platform offers panoramic views of Bow Valley and views down towards the hoodoos. Hoodoos are a rock formation jutting out of the ground and in non-winter months you can take a nice leisurely walk down to them to see them up close. In the winter I found the paved trail to be a little too slick and while I made it down to them the walk up had me slip-sliding and scrambling more often then I would have liked.

About a mile and a half past the Hoodoos Viewpoint parking lot is a small turnout where you can park your car and walk over a ridge to get views of the Trans-Canada Highway with the Fairholme Range in the background. You can also see the tracks of the famous Canadian Pacific Railway down below and trailing off into the distance.

Vermillion Lakes Scenic Drive

My favorite location in Banff and the first one I go to for photographs during each trip is the Vermillion Lakes Scenic Drive. This is one of those locations that is just such a joy to visit and to hike through. There are three Vermillion Lakes along this stretch of road and the great thing is that even in the winter months when all of Banff is frozen over these lakes will have pockets of areas that are snow free which will allow the opportunity to catch reflections of the mountains in the distance.

The road covering all three lakes is around 3 miles and there are some areas where you can hike out – in the winter you may even be able to hike out onto the lakes themselves if the ice is thick enough. But as noted above be careful since portions of the lakes stay thawed even in the depths of the winter months so I wouldn’t be too confident that it would hold.

I’ve often found elk and other animals hanging out near the first Vermillion Lake so if you are hoping to see some wildlife during your trip this may be a good bet early in the morning before they scatter into the trees to hide out for the day. Here are a few of my favorite pictures from this location but I promise you that if you are into photography and want to spend an entire day exploring all that Banff has to offer this is your best bet.

Highway 1A – Bow Valley Parkway

Leaving the town of Banff and driving onto the Lake Louise Area it is best to take Highway 1A (scenic drive called the Bow Valley Parkway) rather than Highway 1 because the scenery is so much better. Along the way you will hit a number of must stop locations – Johnston Canyon and Castle Junction/Castle Mountain Bridge.

Johnston Canyon

About 12 miles outside of Banff is Johnston Canyon (Note – if you don’t like crowds get here early in the day because the tour buses come from both Banff and Lake Louise throughout the day and can make this a really claustrophobic place with the narrow paths and catwalks that lead you through the canyon). Johnston Canyon is one of those amazingly beautiful places that you just have to experience once in your life – it really is like walking into a fantasy world of waterfalls, lakes and rivers. If not for the mobs of tourists that overwhelm this location on most days it would be one of my favorite places in the world.

There are seven waterfalls here and while some freeze over in the winter – two of them ‘upper falls’ and ‘lower falls’ stay strong even throughout the winter months. Below is the lower falls in the winter – some of it frozen over but still running enough to be very noisy.

Here is the upper falls completely iced over – and you can even see an ice climber using pick axes to climb up the wall.

Take your time walking through this place and hopefully you will be there during a time when it is less crowded than it typically is – winter months seem to be less busy but I’ve also been here an hour or so after sunrise in the summer and it isn’t too bad. However, after breakfast time this place will be swarming with at least three or four buses full of people.

Castle Mountain Junction/Bridge

To get to this location you have to turn off of the Bow Valley Parkway – not difficult to spot in the winter since the Bow Valley is typically closed past this point – but in the summer you will have to pay attention to the signs directing you to the Junction/Bridge. Once you turn off the BVP follow the road for about a half mile before reaching the bridge – find a place to park your car on the side of the road before or after the bridge and then hike down towards the river. You will notice there is a fence separating the river area from that of the road. This is typical in Banff as it keeps the animals off the road – periodically there are gates that provide access to the fenced in areas. Don’t be afraid or feel like you are trespassing – the gates are there to help motorists avoid the animals that often crept onto the roads.

Once you are down off of the road this is another location that provides ample photographic opportunity.

I’ve been here in both winter and summer months and the views are spectacular no matter the season.

Here is the view looking back towards the town of Banff.

Lake Louise Area

The next town you will run into is Lake Louise. Lake Louise is much less developed than Banff is – there are only a handful of stores and hotels – unlike Banff which seems to have one of everything you could possibly need. Here the two main attractions are Lake Louise and what is perhaps the most photographed lake in the world – Lake Moraine (it is so beautiful that it also graced the back of Canadian currency for a number of years).

Lake Louise

The Lake Louise Chateau is another historical hotel that sits on the shoreline of this pristine lake. If you are able to stay here I highly recommend it. I unfortunately have not had the chance to stay here but it would be ideal to just walk out and be on the shoreline as opposed to having to drive several miles from the Lake Louise hotel area. Additionally, the hotel itself looks very fancy so I’m sure it is an amazing place – as it better be for the cost. Lake Louise is typically ice free from May until October/November but in the winter months it freezes over and is used as an ice rink where adults and kids alike skate, play hockey and enjoy the beauty around them.

In the summer the turquoise blue waters are used for mainly kayaking – sometimes swimming – although the water is still really cold even at the height of summer so it is not for the faint of heart.

Lake Moraine

Unfortunately, I’ve only been able to visit Lake Moraine once during my three visits – it isn’t that I haven’t wanted to go but rather it is because this area is only open during a limited time of the year (May through October) when the 8-mile road to the lake is accessible. You can of course try to hike (or more likely snowshoe) the road but I’ve yet to brave that trip.

The classic photo of Lake Moraine is taken from the rock pile near the parking lot which provides panoramic views of lake and the Wenkchemna Peaks behind it. That’s where I took the photo below.

Another popular spot is near the canoe dock peering up towards the mountains.

There are a number of great places to hike around Lake Moraine but this area is often restricted due to the active grizzly bear population in the area. If you are with a group of five or more they allow you to hike but less than that and the rangers will levy heavy fines against you and your group.

No matter where you are in Banff or Lake Louise, the scenery is fantastic. I hope the pictures above provide you with some sense of the beauty and peak your interest in visiting. It is not too difficult to get here – especially now as Calgary is booming thanks to the oil industry and as such there are an ample number of flights going in/out on a daily basis unlike some of the other crown jewels in North America (like Yellowstone or the Grand Tetons) which are farther away from a metropolitan area.

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99 thoughts on “The Best Views of Banff and Lake Louise”

Pamela Beckford on December 8, 2013 at 5:22 pm said:

Those were breathtaking pictures

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- lesleycarter on December 9, 2013 at 9:51 am said:
  
  I just keep coming back to look at them. I’m honored to have them featured on BLP. Do you have a favorite?
  
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  - Pamela Beckford on December 9, 2013 at 9:58 am said:
    
    I don’t think I could narrow it down that much. They are all beautiful and inviting. Although I still prefer a white sandy beach where the temperature is 85-90.
    
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    - lesleycarter on December 9, 2013 at 10:01 am said:
      
      Oh I understand. I’m beyond excited about our trip to Alberta. I look forward to the majestic mountains and bright evening sky but I’ll be booking my next warm climate trip soon enough 😉
      
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      - 12thsonoflama on December 10, 2013 at 7:01 am said:
        
        Thanks and while I like the white sandy beaches as well I’ve always been drawn to the mountains. My wife prefers the beaches though and so next year we’ve compromised and are off to Belize – Mountains/rainforest for me and beaches for her. 🙂
        
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- KnavetheMage on December 10, 2013 at 3:51 am said:
  
  They sure were. Were they ‘doctored up’ before being posted. I mean, if I went there, would the colors be as brilliant? There are a few that are my favorites:
  
  The one at night, as one looks up into the mountains which are highlighted by the city – very castle-like!
  
  The one where the reflections of the sky and mountains – the color is reflected over the stones in tones of blues and purples.
  
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  - 12thsonoflama on December 10, 2013 at 7:06 am said:
    
    The photos are HDR (http://www.roaminglama.com/tutorials/hdr/hdr-tutorial-page-2/) and I pride myself on blending the images as close to what my eye actually saw as possible. Our eye is amazing and a camera unfortunately does not ‘see’ the same as our eye does. As a result most of the images above are composites of three or five images taken at different exposures and then blended together to provide what my eye saw while standing there.
    
    So if you went there I would expect the colors to be just as brilliant 🙂
    
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    - KnavetheMage on December 11, 2013 at 11:05 am said:
      
      Hey, thanks for clearing that up! I have a friend who is a professional wedding photographer, and I often have questions; but he’s a busy man; as I imagine you are; so taking the time to answer something that may be very obvious to you, shows empathy and patience for someone not on your level. Thanks again!
      
      I just want to say, then…that those pictures are some of the most vivid and moving ones that I’ve come across in quite a while. That one with the frozen waterfall was like something you might expect to see in Peter Pan’s Never Never Land!
      
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      - 12thsonoflama on December 11, 2013 at 2:06 pm said:
        
        Not a problem at all – I’m completely self taught and I continue to learn each and everyday because I’m no where near as good as the professionals (like your friend) but I enjoy learning and I also enjoy interacting with people and sharing any knowledge I may have that others don’t. The internet has created this amazing place for creation and sharing and it is wonderful to have the opportunity to interact with others around the world.
        
        Thank you again for the compliment on the photos – I love Banff and cannot wait to go back.
        
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navigator1965 on December 8, 2013 at 5:22 pm said:

Stunning.

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SHIRLEY MAYA TAN on December 8, 2013 at 5:23 pm said:

Sublime! I agree no matter which angle you view at Lake Louise and Banff, it’s a beautiful sight. I much prefer Lake Louise to Banff though. I did not want to leave! 🙂

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- lesleycarter on December 9, 2013 at 9:52 am said:
  
  I’ll be spending two nights in Banff and two in Lake Louise. I’ll let you know which one I like more. Why did you prefer Lake Louise? What was really note-worthy to you?
  
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  - SHIRLEY MAYA TAN on December 9, 2013 at 12:38 pm said:
    
    I thought Lake Louise was spectacular! No matter where you stood, the views of the Lake was amazing, with the mountain as the backdrop. I stayed at the Fairmont and had the views of the Lake from the window of my hotel room.
    It’s just a personal preference. Banff is mostly surrounded by trees, and mountains. I much prefer the combination of the mountains and lake.
    When I was there, it was Autumn. So, I had the snow capped mountains, set against the dark green of the pine trees with the beauty of the turquoise lake. Picture Perfect! 🙂
    Also, do visit the Emerald Lake while you are at Lake Louise – another gem to see 🙂
    
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    - 12thsonoflama on December 10, 2013 at 7:07 am said:
      
      There is also more peacefulness – especially in winter – in Lake Louise. Banff is a ski town in the winter so it tends to be really crowded even in the winter months and while there is skiing in Lake Louise as well I just found it to be much quieter than Banff.
      
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      - SHIRLEY MAYA TAN on December 10, 2013 at 3:29 pm said:
        
        Thanks for sharing. Yes, it is much quieter in Lake Louise. It is also smaller than Banff. I guess I must like small and quiet 🙂
        
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wonkywizard on December 8, 2013 at 5:26 pm said:

Simply excellent! What more to write.

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DotsOfColor on December 8, 2013 at 5:29 pm said:

Wow, those photos are absolutely amazing. Soooo beautiful!

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wheresbollo on December 8, 2013 at 5:30 pm said:

Wow those photos are unreal.

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quarksire on December 8, 2013 at 5:35 pm said:

all the reflection shots are like way kewl;;;;;simply breathtaking!. 🙂 ……. Q

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JohnRH on December 8, 2013 at 5:35 pm said:

Uhh… dare I say WOW?!

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thehappyhealthfreak on December 8, 2013 at 5:41 pm said:

Gorgeous pictures! I lived in Lake Louise for four years. Magical place 🙂

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A Glass Half Full on December 8, 2013 at 5:59 pm said:

Stunning! Now I am too afraid to send you mine 🙂

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- lesleycarter on December 8, 2013 at 6:21 pm said:
  
  Now I have to top that too. I know what you mean 😉
  
  I’m sure it will be great.
  
  I look forward to reading more.
  
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Mr Mike on December 8, 2013 at 6:02 pm said:

absolutely stunning! I’ve heard great things about Banff and this confirmed it all. I’m jealous of your upcoming trip!

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kaichronicles on December 8, 2013 at 6:20 pm said:

Absolutely love Banff! I was lucky enough to call it home for more than 4 years in the 90s. Great capture of Canada’s most beautiful landscape.

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- 12thsonoflama on December 10, 2013 at 7:17 am said:
  
  Thanks and that must have been a great four years – what a beautiful place! I’m going to try to make it a little farther north during my next trip in the summer months. Possibly to Jasper National Park since I’ve been told the drive from Banff to Jasper is incredible!
  
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L.S. Engler on December 8, 2013 at 6:23 pm said:

These are INSANELY beautiful. Well done. I honestly couldn’t pick a favorite if I tried.

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SALT on December 8, 2013 at 6:26 pm said:

Magnificent ~ I agree, highest quality images. A great read too

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chefjulianna on December 8, 2013 at 6:41 pm said:

Heart-stoppingly (if that is a word…) gorgeous. Thanks so much!

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JackieP on December 8, 2013 at 7:02 pm said:

I moved to southern Alberta 12 years ago when I married my husband. I’m from the states and when he took me to see some of these same sights I was breathless. It really is just that beautiful and majestic when visiting. Awesome photos.

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niaaeryn on December 8, 2013 at 7:17 pm said:

The photgraphy is phenomenonal!

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Texas Rambler on December 8, 2013 at 7:18 pm said:

WOW, great post and even better photos. I missed your post asking for pictures. I did a motorcycle ride in July to Banff from Texas. The best ride ever. I took some great pictures but the ones here are outstanding. This the the post from Banff. http://christianmichael.org/2013/12/08/whether-works-whether-right/

I gotta get back soon.

Thanks…

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Brenda on December 8, 2013 at 7:30 pm said:

I want to go tomorrow!!

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RegenAxe on December 8, 2013 at 8:08 pm said:

Anne and I biked to Banff from Calgary, then we biked the Trans-Can to Seattle. That was a real bucket move.

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- 12thsonoflama on December 10, 2013 at 7:28 am said:
  
  That’s an amazing trip! I’ve biked 100+ miles but only here in the Midwest US. With the change in elevation from Calgary to Banff I can’t even imagine how fun of a ride that must have been. Hopefully (it sounds like you did) you went from the higher elevations of Banff to Calgary since the other way would be lung busting.
  
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footslogblog on December 8, 2013 at 9:03 pm said:

These are spectacular images!

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Sarah on December 8, 2013 at 10:47 pm said:

Beautiful pictures. I lived in Banff for 6 months and did the drive up to Jasper. After looking at these photos I want to go back. Such an amazing part of the world.

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- 12thsonoflama on December 10, 2013 at 7:29 am said:
  
  Nice! That’s what I’m looking to do during my next warm weather trip to Banff. How did you like the drive to Jasper? Was it as beautiful as I’ve heard?
  
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  - Sarah on December 10, 2013 at 7:40 am said:
    
    It is absolutely stunning. We were lucky enough to see lots of wildlife on the drive up too which was amazing. I think we saw about 4 bears in total without having to step out of the car. We were very lucky. Canada is such a beautiful country. The colour of the lakes there are truley spectacular as well. You will love it.
    
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    - 12thsonoflama on December 10, 2013 at 4:57 pm said:
      
      That’s fantastic and reminds me a lot of driving through a place like Yellowstone where the wildlife is jus all around you.
      
      Looking forward to my next trip there in the summer of 2014
      
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sueslaght on December 8, 2013 at 10:57 pm said:

Stunning photos. So lucky to live in Alberta and this post helps illustrate why!

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Forget the Viagra...Pass me a Carrot! on December 8, 2013 at 11:48 pm said:

I have a feeling that it must have been damn cold getting most of these shots – waiting to get just the right amount of sunrise and sunset. Beautiful and inviting.

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- 12thsonoflama on December 10, 2013 at 7:32 am said:
  
  Thank you and yes it was damn cold. One morning my camera actually froze up and I had to hike back to the car to get my spare. I had icicles hanging off of my face! I’m a glutton for punishment though and I’d do it again! 🙂
  
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Rajat Chauhan on December 9, 2013 at 12:23 am said:

Superbly Captured ………………..VOW Shots!

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alfirafitrananda on December 9, 2013 at 2:17 am said:

OMG SO STUNNING! where did you stay there?

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- 12thsonoflama on December 9, 2013 at 9:38 am said:
  
  Thanks alot for the comment on the images. The few times I’ve been to Banff I’ve stayed at Irwin’s Mountain Inn (http://www.irwinsmountaininn.com/). It is a pretty standard hotel but has covered parking and an in-room refrigerator which allows me to keep the cost of food down when I travel solo for the purpose of photography. In the Lake Louise area I stay at the Lake Louise Inn (http://www.lakelouiseinn.com/). Here the parking isn’t covered but there are a lot less options near there.
  
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  - alfirafitrananda on December 9, 2013 at 11:23 pm said:
    
    nicee.. thank you for the information 🙂
    
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    - 12thsonoflama on December 10, 2013 at 4:58 pm said:
      
      Anytime!
      
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babyjill7...Marilyn Griffin on December 9, 2013 at 4:17 am said:

Loved the Hotel Photo…all were just perfect!

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- 12thsonoflama on December 10, 2013 at 7:33 am said:
  
  Thanks! That one was my screen saver on my computer for awhile. 🙂
  
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  - babyjill7...Marilyn Griffin on December 10, 2013 at 8:50 am said:
    
    really nice!
    
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Let's CUT the Crap! on December 9, 2013 at 5:27 am said:

W–O–W.
I used to think British Columbia was God’s country. Mover over and make room ffor the new contender. 😀

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Rustic Recluse on December 9, 2013 at 7:01 am said:

these pictures are so so stunning, I wish I too could 1. visit, 2. take such photos!

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- susankier on December 9, 2013 at 9:45 am said:
  
  agreed. what beauty, what talent.
  
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  - 12thsonoflama on December 10, 2013 at 7:34 am said:
    
    Thank you both!
    
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irenedesign2011 on December 9, 2013 at 8:08 am said:

Really beautiful photos. Enjoy your visit there.
Irene

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Edible Reflections on December 9, 2013 at 8:14 am said:

Absolutely stunning pictures.

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Luke Buchanan on December 9, 2013 at 8:46 am said:

So pretty! http://www.LukeBuchanan.com

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Jane on December 9, 2013 at 9:10 am said:

Wow! What awesome pictures 🙂

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catfromhell on December 9, 2013 at 9:25 am said:

Mommy is now officially homesick! She grew up exploring all those places and now we lives so furry far away….
Kisses
Nellie

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leewriter on December 9, 2013 at 10:24 am said:

Wow, those are awe-inspiring, inspirational photos. I will incorporate those into my meditation exercises. Thanks for sharing.

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kayseartsandhealth on December 9, 2013 at 10:27 am said:

What a phenomenal collection of photographs!

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love.antoinette on December 9, 2013 at 10:55 am said:

I’ve had my eye on Banff for quite some time now… Gorgeous, absolutely stunning photos!

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Katrina Owens on December 9, 2013 at 11:34 am said:

Ah I’m planning a trip out this way for Summer 2014, this post just got me to jump start my planning! Incredible photos.

Katrina
http://trineowens.wordpress.com/

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- 12thsonoflama on December 10, 2013 at 7:41 am said:
  
  Awesome! Enjoy your trip. If you are into hiking – one of the best day hikes in the Banff area is Mount Bourgeau/Harvey Pass (http://theroaminglama.wordpress.com/2013/09/06/the-view-from-harvey-pass/) located just a few kilometers outside of Banff on the way to Lake Louise. You’ll need to take Highway 1 (not 1A) to reach the trailhead but we had a great hike up there last summer. Tremendous views of Mount Assinboine from Harvey Pass.
  
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gaiamom on December 9, 2013 at 12:24 pm said:

I honeymooned in Lake Louise and it was such an amazing place. Just stunning.

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stephenhughes on December 9, 2013 at 12:53 pm said:

Paradise!

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laurabennet on December 9, 2013 at 2:58 pm said:

Astounding photography! We had originally planned to honeymoon there, but had to change plans. We still plan on going someday. Hope you enjoy your trip!

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mellivinginstuttgart on December 10, 2013 at 4:07 am said:

Stunning pictures. I’ve been to that area once too, and loved it there very much. But I didn’t manage to bring home pictures like these… 🙂

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Tuere Morton / YA Author on December 10, 2013 at 4:31 am said:

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! If I had to pick, I’d say Lake Louis is the epitome of serenity. But they’re ALL enchanting. Thanks for sharing 🙂

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Marques, J. A. on December 10, 2013 at 5:51 am said:

awesome

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yohwtf on December 10, 2013 at 6:17 am said:

Reblogged this on Yoh! WTF? and commented:
When I lived in Alberta, I absolutely immersed myself in the magnificence and beauty of these places. What a wonderful gift to be able to revisit home.

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[email protected] on December 10, 2013 at 7:32 am said:

So glad I found your blog … beautiful images and a must add to my bucket list! I look forward to connecting with you on instatgram, Pinterest and Twitter as well! Bren

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curvyroads on December 10, 2013 at 12:33 pm said:

Unbelievably beautiful photos!

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kgrahamjourneys on December 10, 2013 at 6:46 pm said:

Amazing photographs. I’ve been to most of these places and these photographs make me want to go back and do some more hiking in the area. In particular, I love the shots of Johnston Canyon and Lake Moraine. Enjoy your trip.

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photoscostarica on December 11, 2013 at 9:24 am said:

Incredible colors, love the refections…love everything infact!

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yolandalmargolin on December 11, 2013 at 3:12 pm said:

Absolutely breathtaking. I’ve told my husband many times that we need to make a trip to Banff one day!

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