Calgary and Banff

Driving into Banff National Park in Alberta Canada with a beautiful view over the surrounding mountain scenery

Winter break meant a week off classes and a week to explore more of Canada. We decided to road trip to Calgary and Banff and definitely ticked some things off of our bucket lists along the way. We rented a car and began the 7 hour drive to reach Calgary where we stayed for 3 days exploring the city.

Calgary Tower

Stunning view form Calgary tower at night



Glow Festival - Downtown Calgary 


Glow festival in Downtown Calgary - winter 2019

Glow festival in downtown Calgary with stunning view of Calgary tower in background

Glow festival Calgary Winter 2019

After Spending a great weekend in Calgary we drove on to Banff. The hour drive up to the town of Banff was incredible - with beautiful snow-capped mountain scenery surrounding us. Immediately we fell in love with the town and its beautiful mountain skyline. The next 5 days were spent exploring the town and the surrounding areas of the national park.

Town of Banff

View of mountains from town of Banff winter 2019

town of Banff winter 2019


Skiing at Sunshine Village and Lake Louise Ski Resort

Skiing at sunshine village ski resort in Banff


Amazing mountain view at Lake Louise skiing in Banff National Park

Amazing mountain view from Lake Louise Ski resort


Banff Hot Springs

This hot pool looks out over Mount Rundle and has a water temperature of around 38°C. On the day we went the temperature out of the water was around -16°C.
Banff Hot Springs Banff National Park

Banff Hot Springs Banff National Park



Frozen Lake Louise

Frozen Lake Louise Alberta

Frozen Lake Louise Alberta


The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Alberta




The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Alberta ice skating

Frozen Lake Louise ice palace

Frozen Lake Louise ice palace

Ice Skating on frozen lake louise



Peyto Lake is a glacier-fed lake situated just over an hour out of the town of Banff and shaped like the head of a wolf. After a short hike up to Bow Summit, we were faced with an incredible view of the frozen lake and its surrounding valley and mountains.

Peyton Lake Banff - shape of a wolf head


Peyton Lake Banff - shape of a wolf head





Peyton Lake Banff - shape of a wolf head






It was an amazing week spent in the most beautiful place. 
See you again Banff
The Banff Sign as you exit the town of Banff

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