Unfortunately my old SLR camera broke while I was in Vancouver, so it was a very quick dash to the nearest photo shop. I bought a small hybrid, but it wasn't the greatest especially at the wide angle.
![Black Bear](/sites/default/files/2024-04/IMG_0064.jpg)
On the way to Jasper we spotted a little hand written sign advertising a boat trip to see black bears. We were a little sceptical, but yes they were there!
![Jasper](/sites/default/files/2024-04/IMG_0095.jpg)
Arriving into Jasper
![Maligne Lake](/sites/default/files/2024-04/IMG_0146.jpg)
Maligne Lake in Jasper
![Snowcoach](/sites/default/files/2024-04/IMG_0268.jpg)
On the way down to Banff, we stopped for the Columbia Icefield Adventure on to the glacier.
![Lake Louise Hotel](/sites/default/files/2024-04/IMG_0307.jpg)
At the Fairmont Lake Louise Hotel there's a walkway around the lake with stunning views back to the hotel.
![Hotel Lake Louise](/sites/default/files/2024-04/IMG_0324.jpg)
Tea at the Fairmont Lake Louise
![Moraine Lake](/sites/default/files/2024-04/IMG_0363.jpg)
Moraine Lake
![Canadian Rockies wildlife](/sites/default/files/2024-04/IMG_0388.jpg)
![Canadian Rockies](/sites/default/files/2024-04/IMG_0405.jpg)
![Emerald Lake](/sites/default/files/2024-04/IMG_0454.jpg)
Emerald Lake - there is a lovely lodge that you can stay at as part of a self drive.