Blogs from Banff, Alberta, Canada, North America

2022 BANFF SNOW SCULPTURES Otters: This sculpture depicts North American river otters as the lively inhabitants of Banff National Park that they are. They represent joy and playfulness, the perfect embodiment of Banff. Created by Susanne Ruseler & David Ducharme from the Kootenays, BC. Spreading Joy: This sculpture is a reminder of the importance of the simple beauty that surrounds us. Created by Susanne Ruseler & David Ducharme from the Kootenays, BC. Sharp Feet: This sculpture prompts us to experience the thrill of going where no one has gone before. Created by Peter Vogelaar & Alex Avelino from Winlaw/Nelson, BC. Kids Gotta Fly: This sculpture embodies childlike playfulness. It doesn't take much....some snow, a hill and a toboggan! Created by Peter Vogelaar & Alex Avelino from Winlaw/Nelson, BC. Mutual Passion and Affection: This sculpture depicts two ... read more

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Cascade Gardens The Cascades Of Time Gardens are a little oasis just minutes walking distance from downtown Banff and this morning Pam took us to these beautiful gardens but not before showing stunning views from both sides of the bridge overlooking the Bow River. Parks Canada took over the Brett Sanatorium and Hotel built in the 1880s, when it burned down in 1930 and converted it into the present day gardens. Ontario architect, Walter Beckett, planned the Parks administrative building and the gardens in the ~12 acre site, which was completed in 1935. The gardens were made as a geological garden to explain the geology of Banff National Park. But they evolved into a rock garden with rustic features and extensive floral bedding. Over 50,000 flowers are planted every year. We wandered along the garden’s many ... read more

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#heygo http://www.heygo.com Patrick’s son joined him for the evening walk. Finn is 14 and a charming young man, he demonstrated how to make yourself bigger if you come across a bear, he also showed the bear spray he always carries. At the moment the bears are sleeping but they will soon be waking from their winter slumber. We saw a couple of mule deer and listened to the birdsong in the trees. We saw an old beaver dam, amazing how large they are. A separate tour and we arrived at The Fairmont Chateau Hotel on Lake Louise. Lake Louise was first conceived by the railway at the end of the 19th century, as a vacation destination to lure moneyed travelers into taking trains and heading West. By the time airplanes and automobiles had displaced the trains, ... read more