October 2018 issue B

(Continued from page 38)
Awakening after our second night at the rustic Caribou
Lodge in Banff and enjoying another included
breakfast, it was an early departure for a second busy
day of adventure with a visit to Lake Louise for unforgettable
views of the emerald waters fed by Victoria
Glacier seen in the distance.
up revealing blue ice underneath and rushing water.
“No Go” areas were clearly identified with signage.
It seems the world’s largest accumulation of ice
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Of course, an inside visit of Chateau Lake Louise
was a must before proceeding along the Icefields
Parkway to the Athabasca Glacier and a visit to the
Colombia Icefield.
south of the Arctic Circle is at risk. A visit to Athabasca
Falls was next before heading to Jasper for a
two-night stay.
A day trip from Jasper took in the spectacular
gorge of Maligne Canyon and a visit to Maligne
Lake, the second largest glacial lake in the world.
Naturally, one cannot be in the Jasper area without
visiting the famed Jasper Park Lodge.
While the massive Sno-Cats still take tourists out
onto the Icefield, it was quite surprising to see how
far it has receded due to global warming. Stepping
from the Sno-Cat onto the slushy surface of the glacier
was a real eye opener. Large chasms had opened
A tour of the grounds and facilities included a passing
look at the chateau rumoured to be where Harry
and Meghan will be staying on their proposed delayed
honeymoon.
(This story will continue in the November issue)
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