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Rocky Mountain Wildlife, Canada’s Serengeti

by Audrey 8 Comments

We have had the privilege of living in the beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountains over the last few years. Not only do we have stunning natural beauty all around us, it's like living in a Canadian version of the Serengeti. You don't have to try very hard to spot wildlife, it can be as easy as stepping out your front door. We've done fairly well in seeing the variety of animals in the area, but we have yet to see some of the more elusive creatures such as the lynx and wolverine. … [Read more...]

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Hiking In Johnston Canyon

by Audrey 2 Comments

Johnston Canyon is one of the most popular short hikes in Banff National Park. It's the perfect family hike and one that almost anyone can do. You get a lot of reward for the effort you put in. The trails go through a deep limestone canyon through the forest to the main upper and lower waterfalls and past several smaller ones along the way. Many sections of the trail go along catwalks that are beneath overhangs of the canyon walls. You can also hike in the winter to see Johnston Canyon's frozen waterfalls. … [Read more...]

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Banff Springs Hotel Weekend Getaway

by Audrey 2 Comments

We have always loved the Banff Springs Hotel. We have never stayed at it before, it would be well out of our budget.  Now that we are employed by Fairmont we took the opportunity to use our employee discount for a weekend away.  The Banff Springs is a former Canadian Pacific Railway hotel. It was first opened to the public in 1888. … [Read more...]

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