BANFF

We spent the day around Banff today, firstly driving up to Sulphur Mountains Gondola and riding up to the summit.  Again the views over Banff and the surrounding mountains and rivers and lakes in the valley were great.  Ian walked up to the old weather station whilst I was happy to just soak up the views from the observation deck and find a hot chocolate. 
We then came down and went to the Cascade Gardens.  These were created as relief work during the depression and are just a lovely peaceful place to walk around and admire the flower gardens. 
We then went to Bow River Falls which reminded us of falls in Norway, very wide with just short drops cascading down.  Again the force of the water is amazing.  The river at the bottom was so clear.

At last we found a coffee shop that made real cappuccinos.  They tasted like real coffee and were hot.  After wandering around looking at the many shops, galleries etc in the main street we returned the car..  Ian always sighs a big sigh when we manage to do this without any damage.  We then walked back to our hotel and enjoyed another dinner in the hotel restaurant.

Bow River

 

 

Cascade Gardens