Columbia Icefields Parkway

The drive along the Columbia Icefields Parkway between Lake Louise and Jasper is gorgeous. We stopped numerous times just to take in the gorgeous scenery or to take photos of the wildlife along the way. Maralee

Peyto Lake

The last time I visited Peyto Lake was in the fall of 2008. I couldn't pass up an opportunity to visit it again while in Canada this year. But this year we had to trudge through snow to get to the lookout. I was well worth the hike. This is such an incredibly beautiful place. …

Cup o’ Joe

We found the best coffee in Jasper . . . maybe anywhere . . . at the SnowDome Coffee Bar. It is in a most unusual place - a laundromat. But when you think about it, what a great place to have a coffee bar. They bake their own breads and muffins so while you're doing …

Canmore Reflections

On our last evening in Canmore we took a walk around Quarry Lake. As the sun started to go down, the winds calmed a bit and I was able to get a few reflections on the water. Maralee