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Forum: Canada
Oct 8th, 2022, 11:29 AM
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Rick, our tour guide Vick, our driver ...
Forum: Canada
Oct 8th, 2022, 11:16 AM
Replies: 32
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All of these people are walking from the vehicles...

All of these people are walking from the vehicles to the flag on the top right of the path. It’s shear ice and very difficult to maneuver....
Forum: Canada
Oct 8th, 2022, 11:03 AM
Replies: 32
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Riding across the surface of Columbia Icefield’s...

Riding across the surface of Columbia Icefield’s Athabasca Glacier in an Ice Explorer was a real thrill.
At 89 square miles The Columbia Icefield is the largest in the Canadian Rockies.
At 42 ft....
Forum: Canada
Oct 8th, 2022, 10:52 AM
Replies: 32
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The last day headed back to Calgary we were...

The last day headed back to Calgary we were treated to an amazing experience….walking on a glacier.

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Forum: Canada
Oct 8th, 2022, 08:27 AM
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Jasper House on the banks of the Athabasca River...

Jasper House on the banks of the Athabasca River and the surrounding area gave us all the outdoor trails, lakes, waterfalls, and wildlife that you expect in a National Park.
The restaurant food was...
Forum: Canada
Oct 8th, 2022, 08:20 AM
Replies: 32
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Maligne Lake ...

Maligne Lake
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More walking paths with stunning...
Forum: Canada
Oct 8th, 2022, 08:14 AM
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Athabasca Falls ...

Athabasca Falls
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Forum: Canada
Oct 8th, 2022, 08:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,822
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On the way to Jasper House in the Jasper National...

On the way to Jasper House in the Jasper National Forrest.

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Forum: Canada
Oct 6th, 2022, 10:47 AM
Replies: 32
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Another stop along the way was Cadomin Falls ...

Another stop along the way was Cadomin Falls
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Forum: Canada
Oct 6th, 2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 32
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Peyto Lake was another gorgeous shade of blue. ...

Peyto Lake was another gorgeous shade of blue.
It was about a 15 min. walk on a path out to a lookout deck.

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Forum: Canada
Oct 6th, 2022, 09:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,822
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Driving along the the mountain landscape was ever...

Driving along the the mountain landscape was ever changing.
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Forum: Canada
Oct 6th, 2022, 09:09 AM
Replies: 32
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Next stop Magnificent Lake Louise ...

Next stop Magnificent Lake Louise


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Forum: Canada
Oct 6th, 2022, 09:03 AM
Replies: 32
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Our tour bus

Back on the bus today to Jasper...
Forum: Canada
Oct 6th, 2022, 05:28 AM
Replies: 32
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Perfect weather for rafting on the Bow River. ...

Perfect weather for rafting on the Bow River. Each raft holds just 15 people. Mostly a calm ride with a few rapids here and there.

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Forum: Canada
Oct 5th, 2022, 12:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,822
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Oops! Banff Park Lodge!

Oops! Banff Park Lodge!
Forum: Canada
Oct 5th, 2022, 12:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,822
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Band Park Lodge was a busy hotel with lots of...

Band Park Lodge was a busy hotel with lots of tour group buses which made breakfast a challenge. It was in the middle of the city which was good to walk to shops and restaurants.
One night we ate...
Forum: Canada
Oct 5th, 2022, 11:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,822
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Also just outside Banff is The Cascades of Time...

Also just outside Banff is The Cascades of Time Garden

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Forum: Canada
Oct 5th, 2022, 11:47 AM
Replies: 32
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7,500 ft. Above sea level ...

7,500 ft. Above sea level

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Forum: Canada
Oct 5th, 2022, 11:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,822
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The next day was a long one on the bus to Banff. ...

The next day was a long one on the bus to Banff.
Banff Park Lodge was our home away from home.
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Forum: Canada
Oct 5th, 2022, 10:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,822
Posted By TPAYT

denisea…you’ve been so many places. Maybe the...

denisea…you’ve been so many places. Maybe the Canadian Rockies will be next. They might even have some champagne somewhere for you.
Forum: Canada
Oct 3rd, 2022, 06:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,822
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Next day it was off to Cameron Lake, Red Rock...

Next day it was off to Cameron Lake, Red Rock Canyon, and the Prince of Wales Hotel view. And that was just the morning.
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Forum: Canada
Oct 3rd, 2022, 06:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,822
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A little wine and an excellent salmon dinner at the...
Forum: Canada
Oct 3rd, 2022, 06:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,822
Posted By TPAYT

First day of tour was kind of a long bus day but...

First day of tour was kind of a long bus day but it was broken up by a visit to “Head-Smashed- Buffalo-Jump” site. Quite an interesting guided tour. Then a little lunch on the road and finally...
Forum: Canada
Oct 3rd, 2022, 06:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,822
Posted By TPAYT

Hi denisea….have you been anywhere since Ireland...

Hi denisea….have you been anywhere since Ireland (great TR)
I’ll continue on Canada with lots of photos. Also writing a TR on South Africa, absolutely stunning experience.
Forum: Canada
Oct 2nd, 2022, 12:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,822
Posted By TPAYT

That night at 7pm we had a meeting with our tour...

That night at 7pm we had a meeting with our tour guide and driver, Nick and Vick, and we met our tour companions.

Here is a map of our tour starting the next day....
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