Crossing the Canadian Rockies

Canada Highway through the Rockies in early April

Growing up close to the European Alps, with 12,000 ft high mountains, I really did not expect to be so impressed by the mountains of the Canadian part of the Rockies. I had inadvertently chosen the best time of the year, or at least the most photogenic: there was still snow on the mountains, half way down.  And the lovely sunshine was just what made it a perfect trip from Vancouver to Calgary.

Here are some impressions, I randomly picked from hundreds of images I took:

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Hiking, mountains in sight
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Historic Railway Hotel

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Yes, there was still some snow on the Pass

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Approaching Roger Pass

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Trans Canada HWY is clear

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Lucky with the weather....

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Rooms available in April - between Winter and Summer Season

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Mighty Mountains

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Matterhorn of the Rockies

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Casino and Lodge near Lake Louise
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Towards Lake Louise

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Hotel Lake Louise

Downtown Banff, Alberta

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Canmore historic sign

See the map for this tour (I took the southern route) at the "Hello BC" website.  

I can highly recommend this drive for spring and fall.

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