Things to do in Banff

When I went to Banff in early October, it was snowing heavily. From Jasper to Banff, I truly appreciated the beauty of the Icefield Parkway. There were beautiful snow-capped mountains on both sides. It felt great to drive a Wrangler along the smooth road!

Jack Lake is very big and a bit far from the center. We went there in the afternoon. The wind was very strong and it felt very cold. There were not many parking spaces there, but there were not many tourists either. It felt relatively unpopulated.

There are two waterfalls here, an upper and a lower. It took me all my energy just to walk to the lower falls, but once I arrived at the destination and saw such a beautiful waterfall, it was all worth it. In addition, the scenery along the way is very beautiful, and the streams are particularly beautiful and comfortable. Highly recommended.

This place is like a tourist reception center, where you can ask a lot of questions and buy a lot of food and water.

There are many lakes in Canmore, and there are many lakes in layers on the mountains, which is very suitable for outdoor hiking and other sports. The mountain scenery is very beautiful, especially the scenery after snowing, which can be on postcards. The photo shows the Three Sisters Mountains after almost all the snow in summer melted due to climate change. The situation last year was better than this year.

The Columbia Glacier lay sprawled on the mountainside like a giant, grayish-brown figure. The ride up in the large vehicle was a jarring experience, leaving me feeling completely shaken. The ice was slippery underfoot, crunching with every step, and a pale blue light shone through the cracks. The wind whipped into my collar, making me shiver. Meltwater trickled in the distance; the guide said the ice was tens of thousands of years old, looking like frozen time. After half an hour, my hands and feet ached from the cold, so I quickly crawled back into the vehicle. Looking back, all I saw was that stark, white expanse standing there, cold and desolate.

Maligne Lake The largest natural lake in Jasper National Park, 22 kilometers long, 1 kilometer wide, and 96 meters deep at its deepest point. There are cruise ships and water recreational activities in the park, and there are many hiking trails around the lake. It is a very enjoyable thing to take a yacht ride on Maligne Lake. The cruise ship sails in the picturesque scenery of lakes and mountains. There are rolling snow-capped mountains on the lakeside. The lake is calm and open, and the water color is blue-green. The white clouds and snow peaks in the sky are set against the deep blue sky. The cruise ship stops at an island in the middle of the lake, Spirit Island, and there is a short stop to visit the island for a while. This is a small island exposed above the water in the center of the lake. It is said to be the most beautiful place in Maligne Lake. It was also bad luck. When we toured Maligne Lake, it was cloudy and windy. The boat had stopped sailing at the beginning, and later it was said that it would sail in the afternoon. However, taking a cruise in the strong wind and cloudy weather greatly reduced the scenery and interest.