We had just arrived in Edmonton from Jasper. The route to our hotel passed the West Edmonton Mall, so since I had never been there we decided to have a look. The mall opened in 1981 and was the largest in the world until 2004. It is still the largest mall in North America. Parking was not a problem and we ventured into the shopping center. There are the usual stores just many more of them. The … [Read more...]
Mount Edith Cavell – A Must See
No trip to Jasper would be complete without a visit to Mount Edith Cavell. I think it is one of the most beautiful mountains in the Rockies. The road leading to the base of the mountain allows an up close look with every little effort. From the parking area a short hike through a boulder field brings you to the base with the Angel glacier hanging on the north face, The melt water lake with chunks … [Read more...]
White Water Kayaking – Not
Ros finally talked me into trying kayaking. It may be hard to believe that I have lived in Canada for 57 years and never been in a kayak or a canoe for that matter. We were staying in Banff and rented kayaks for an excursion on the Bow river and Vermillion lakes. After signing my life away I was shown to the tiny craft. Some instruction on how to hold the paddle and we were off. Ros showed me … [Read more...]
Banff Under Construction
When we arrived in Banff we found Banff Avenue was under construction. The street is torn up with water mains and sewers being replaced. Construction started in April and is expected to be finished in the fall. There is noise and plenty of dust from the heavy machinery. Most of the stores sport a gritty coating. We have visited Banff on many occasions and we felt sorry for the tourist for whom … [Read more...]