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Gaming with the Bride Ghost at the Banff Springs Hotel

April 10, 2022November 7, 2017

Our last day in Banff was bright and sunny with -20 degree temperatures…and that was without factoring in the wind chill. On the bright side, Louise could finally see that big blue Alberta sky that Cheryl had spoken of. We began our day at the Cave and Basin Springs area. Unfortunately after the summer season, the museum is closed on Monday’s and Tuesdays. However there are a few walks …

A Day In and Around Banff

April 10, 2022November 6, 2017

We woke to sunny skies, cold temperatures and a lovely elk (also known as wapiti), grazing just outside our window. She knew we were watching her but continued to do her elk stuff before wandering off. After breakfast, our first stop was to Bows Falls which were mostly frozen. Then. It was on to the stunning Banff Springs Hotel. I never tire of this fairytale castle nestled in the …

Tunnel Mountain and Lake Louise

April 10, 2022November 5, 2017

I kept waking between 3:30-4:30am and was unable to fall back asleep which meant that by 7:30pm every night I was toast. Louise woke in a panic and tore into the shower thinking it was 8:30am when really her cell phone clock hadn’t adjusted to the two hour time difference. The temperature outside was -17 degrees. Yikes. The day started with a drive around Tunnel mountain which included checking …

Calgary to Banff

April 10, 2022November 4, 2017

Girl time was on the menu this week. My dear friend Louise and I packed our bags and took a 4 1/2 hour flight to Calgary to visit my sister. The 3:30 am drive to Hamilton’s John C. Monro airport in the pouring rain was stressful but once there, parking was only a short walk to the small terminal which was quick and easy to navigate. The West Jet flight with …