Off we went this morning to see one of John and Brenda’s favorite places, Peyto Lake in Banff National Park. First we had to stop so I could have my first Tim Horton’s coffee, I ordered a small and let me tell you Bayfield Bunch, that was one small cup of coffee! But it was really all I needed and the doughnuts were great!
Onward to the Park. When we got out of the car at Castle Mountain it was very windy and chilly, by the time we got to Peyto Lake it was snowing! Then the sun would come out, then it would snow some more!
The Park was crowded—not nearly as much as on a summer day but crowded none the less. We parked at Peyto Lake and began the “short, steep” climb—all of us were huffing and puffing by the time we got to the lake and then really lost all our breath at the sight of that beautiful, beautiful spot.
The water really is that gorgeous color!
Although Michael and I have been to Lake Louise in the past I decided another look was necessary, John agreed with me and since he was the driver, off we went.
It was 3pm when we were leaving Lake Louise and our tummies were all saying, “feed me.” We headed for Banff and another favorite place of John and Brenda’s
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Fantastic pictures of the lake!
ReplyDeleteHi Janna, Peyto is one of my favourite places too. Glad you're enjoying our country. We drove through your Big timber a couple days ago on our way to Colorado Springs. We spent the night at the Westend Walmart in Billings which allows RV parking.
ReplyDeleteJohn
great photos today, Janna!!..you and Michael are in a beautiful part of Canada!!
ReplyDeleteThose are some of the most spectacular photos I've ever seen of Lake Louise and the ones of Peyto Lake are simply awesome!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you got to visit Tim Horton's - an absolute must for a visit to Canada!
Your photos were amazing and it was truly breathtaking... we were there last year at Lake Luise but never saw Castle Mountain ~ BEAUTIFUL. That's why we'll be back! I read once what made the water that color but can't remember... DUH!
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Donna
Those pictures are so beautiful they almost don't look real. As close as we are, we've never been to Banff. Really need to do something about that.
ReplyDeleteA truly gorgeous place, for sure!
ReplyDeleteThose photos are just fantastic!!! I can not believe the color of that water... wow! We just HAVE to get out there and such wonderful sights. Thanks for sharing them with us in advance.
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