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Day 33: Icefields Parkway | Sep 25 07'

by Warwick Travellers a traveling as a couple from Warwick, on vacation in Icefield Parkway

"Mountains. Snow. Glaciers. Wow !"

Said goodbye to the Patricia Lake Bungalows (after being woken up, yet again, by a bugling elk!) and set off south down the Icefields Parkway towar... Continue reading »
Driving through the Rockies | Sep 24 07'

by Brisbird a female traveling as a family from Brisbane, on vacation in Jasper National Park

"Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow..."

Today it was a quick muffin and coffee before hopping on the hotel shuttle to take us back into the railway station where we pick-up the car. We ar... Continue reading »
- Patricia Lake | Sep 24 07'

by Warwick Travellers a traveling as a couple from Warwick, on vacation in Jasper National Park

"The local elk had a party in the garden ..."

When we got back to Patricia Lake, the elk had invaded. They don't care whose lawn they stomp on ...It is the beginning of the rutting season... Continue reading »
Day 32: Jasper (Maligne Lake Drive) | Sep 24 07'

by Warwick Travellers a traveling as a couple from Warwick, on vacation in Jasper National Park

"Maligne Lake is beautiful and appears on umpteen calendars ..."

Took the pleasant drive down to Maligne Lake, stopping off at Medicine Lake on the way. Went searching for Moose (at Moose Lake) but didn't f... Continue reading »
Day 31: Jasper (Tony's Birthday) | Sep 23 07'

by Warwick Travellers a traveling as a couple from Warwick, on vacation in Jasper National Park

"Well, someone had to test the beer ..."

Had a lazy morning eating bacon and pancakes and opening presents, then went for a drive to look at Pyramid Lake (beautiful mountain) and Mali... Continue reading »
- Athabasca Falls | Sep 22 07'

by Warwick Travellers a traveling as a couple from Warwick, on vacation in Jasper National Park

And then we stopped off for a soothing waterfall on the way home ... but it was very impressive and rather noisy instead ! The force of... Continue reading »
Day 30: Jasper Trail Ride | Sep 22 07'

by Warwick Travellers a traveling as a couple from Warwick, on vacation in Jasper National Park

"I thought western saddles were supposed to be comfortable ... ?"

Got up early and went out for a three hour hack to look at the view, see wildlife, etc etc ...We went along peaceful woodland tracks, up steep... Continue reading »
- Edith Cavell Mountain (Glaciers) | Sep 22 07'

by Warwick Travellers a traveling as a couple from Warwick, on vacation in Jasper National Park

Despite being very stiff and tired after our ride, we rushed off to hike at over 2000m in the afternoon ... are we mad ?It wasn't a long hike,... Continue reading »
Day 29: Jasper | Sep 21 07'

by Warwick Travellers a traveling as a couple from Warwick, on vacation in Jasper National Park

Spent most of the day in Jasper, including booking a trail ride for tomorrow, before heading out for a drive north up the Yellowhead Highway alongs... Continue reading »
- Miette Hot Springs | Sep 21 07'

by Warwick Travellers a traveling as a couple from Warwick, on vacation in Jasper National Park

"You get an amazing tingle when you go from the cool pool to the hot one ..."

We drove so far up the highway that we decided to go to the Miette Hot Springs - lovely ! Weren't quite sure what to expect, but it is basica... Continue reading »