Colin and I travel a lot, but usually in fits and starts. The last long, proper holiday we took was to Egypt.
This time around Colin took me, along with my parents, on a tour of western Alberta and British Columbia, his homeland.
Below is a slideshow of the images of the first half of the trip. Here’s an intinerary for those who are interested.
- Fly into Calgary
- Pick up rental car and overnight in Canmore (just south of Banff, Alberta)
- Couple days around Banff, including visits to the Banff Springs Hotel, the Sulphur Moutain tramway and the Banff Hotsprings (ooh lah lah!)
- Icefields Parkway to Jasper (one day of exploring, including Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier and many scenic stops along the way.
- Two nights in Jasper at the Whistlers Inn (across from the train station…we got the TURRET!). Explored the Mt Edith Cavell and Angel Glacier, took a boat trip on Lake Maligne, and renting a row boat for an early morning row on a hidden lake, off the beaten path.
- Departed Jasper, on a two-day rail trip (Totem Deluxe Class!) on the Skeena, in the direction of Prince Rupert. We overnighted in Prince George, where we visited with Colin’s Uncle Lloyd and Aunt Jackie.
- Took the British Columbia Ferry from Prince Ruper to Port Hardy, at the nothern tip of Vancouver Island… more on this in part two.
Enjoy!
one of my favorite areas in all the world. Lucky you.