Part 6: Lake Louise and the Tea House Hike

Some pictures from our hike in Lake Louise.  We did the same hike, to the two Tea Houses the last time I was in Canada and it's was just as beautiful as I remembered it! 

At the start of the hike! Buddy is not cooperating...

Lake Louise

No Bears this time either, that's probably a good thing:)

Cooling down and getting a drink

Some evidence of previous avalanches 

A little bit of snow left in places

Lake Louise in the background

Our first stop at Agnes Tea House for a well deserved lunch

A helping hand over a tough part!

Part 5: Johnson's Canyon and the Ink Pots

Our first hike around Canmore was in Johnson's Canyon and the Inkpots.  Unfortunately Marg couldn't join us as she was sick with a the same stomach flu that both Wyatt and I had a week previous...  The weather wasn't the best,  but it was a beautiful hike and with great views and the rain stayed away until the very end.

The start of the hike

Buddy the dog was doing great making sure everyone kept up!

A little chipmunk

The Inkpots, natural springs

Soaked by the end 

Part 4: Canmore in The Rocky Mountains

Wyatt's aunt with family let us stay at their condo in Canmore for a weekend.  Such beautiful surroundings with the mountains and Canmore seem a little less commercialized than Banff, just 20 minutes away. Apart from seeing family and friends, I think the hikes we did in the Rockies were the highlight of the trip.  Here are some pictures from Canmore, and surroundings.  Pictures from the hikes coming soon!

                      A beautiful spot to relax and read

                          Downtown Canmore

                      Just around the corner from the condo

Cards of course! 

                         A little chipmunk

No bears spotted, but this majestic Elk was really impressive