Thursday, 25 June 2015

Bow Lake

















This is Day 5 of my trip to the Canadian Rockies. Waking up this morning in the Num-Ti-Jah Lodge I could hardly wait to go outside to explore. Bow Lake was so still that it mirrored the mountains perfectly.





The beauty is outstanding, with the turquoise of the water set against the green fir trees and the white snow.
After breakfast we walked around the Lake towards the Bow glacier and waterfalls.











From the other side of the Lake you could still see the Lodge where we had spent the night.
In the other direction you can see the glacier that we were heading towards.


















We crossed some of the icy cold smaller streams that feed the lake.





Every step had me spellbound by the scenery






Using the self timer, had us taking this ridiculous pose to make sure we were in the frame!






The waterfall descending from the glacier.






On the way back we could hear the gushing water beneath us.




The snow melt finding its way to Bow Lake








It was a sad farewell to Bow Lake as we moved on to our next stop at Lake Louise.








Sitting by the riverside in Lake Louise I noticed some movement on the rocks which I thought was a squirrel or a chipmunk. However after watching it for a little while I realised it was neither so am unsure but thought it might be a pika.
















This was our home for the next 3 nights, just a mile from Lake Louise we had  a balcony with a view of the mountains.




















That evening we had a meal in the old railway station.



The station may no longer be used as a railway station but the  trains still thundered past.


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15 comments:

  1. eileeninmd25 June 2015 at 19:34

    Hello, I enjoying your trip photos. the mountains, lake and the streams are all so beautiful. Gorgeous images!

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  2. Marcia25 June 2015 at 20:40

    Didn't you love the glacier blue of the water? It was a beautiful day for your lake walk. Some of that trail would likely have been under the glacier not too long ago.

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  3. Anonymous26 June 2015 at 00:06

    We are not far north today at Jasper and visited Lake Maligne today. The similar views are beyond description.

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  4. Janey and Co.26 June 2015 at 00:17

    What a neat trip you are having. That water looks so clear. I had a laugh at your selfie!

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  5. Penelope Notes26 June 2015 at 00:32

    Oh, wow … some of those turquoise and azure blue colours of the water are exquisite. You made it all the way to the Rockies! You truly are a globetrotter extraordinaire. :)

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  6. Stephanie26 June 2015 at 02:45

    All those places look new to me. Gorgeous scenery!

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  7. DJan26 June 2015 at 03:39

    What a fabulous place! I really love your pictures of the amazing scenery. :-)

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  8. Linda W.26 June 2015 at 05:46

    Bow Lake is drop-dead gorgeous, as is Lake Louise. Glad you are having such a good time!

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  9. Gattina26 June 2015 at 10:45

    Beautiful landscape, reminds me a bit of the Alps.

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  10. Author R. Mac Wheeler26 June 2015 at 12:11

    I'm going to drown in my envy. Beautiful photos.

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  11. biebkriebels26 June 2015 at 13:18

    Hope the trains didn't ride in the night!. The sceneries of the mountains are stunning.

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  12. LOLfromPasa26 June 2015 at 16:19

    Each day just gets better!

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  13. Craig26 June 2015 at 21:42

    The Rockies really are out of this world. As a train geek, I envy you your choice of restaurant.

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  14. Margaret Birding For Pleasure27 June 2015 at 10:05

    Fabulous scenery and it is reflected fantastically in the windows. Have a lovely weekend.

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  15. diane b1 July 2015 at 06:35

    Every step a breathtaking view. Lucky you.

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