We started our vacay near the ocean in Nova Scotia...firstly attending a beautiful family wedding...and a trip to Peggy's Cove the very next day! Many tourists around...it was a gorgeous day...we enjoyed walking about and seeing the sights!
The next day we flew from Halifax into Calgary...arriving early in the evening (their time)...late in the evening for us. It is a long flight - 5 hours...that was the only downfall. We picked up our rental car and checked into a hotel close to the airport for a good nights sleep before we headed to Canmore the next morning.
Pictures do not do the Rocky Mountains justice...they are breathtaking!! Some folks like the ocean views, salt water and sand...not me!! Give me that fresh mountain air any day!!
The first stop on our vacation was Canmore...the most rustic, quaintest town ever!! Just look at that mountain view!! We parked our vehicle and walked down one side of the main street and up the other!
One of the cutest shops ever!! Downtown shops of full of chunky sweaters, cozy slippers, and great rustic home decor. Mr. Seventies had to keep reminding me we only had so much space in our luggage!!
Not s sign you see in windows in PEI!! Lots of wild life in Alberta...and many signs posted asking home owners to remove fruit from their trees and veggies from their gardens...so as not to attract bears into the town!! It is hibernation time for the bears...so they are looking to fill their bellies for their long winter nap!!
Most of the homes in Canmore are chalet style...so rustic and beautiful! Wish I had taken a bunch of photos...but didn't want to creep people out taking pictures of their homes...lol!
We spent a few hours in Canmore and are so happy we did. It is my favourite spot of all.
Next on our vacation tour...Banff!! And if you think Canmore is stunning...Banff is breath taking! We spent two days...that is how much we enjoyed it!! Most of the summer tourists have left...but the town was crowded with numerous bus tours and folks like us who wanted to avoid the summer crowds. Banff is gearing up for it's big season....ski & snowboard season. Which really doesn't get started until November! Because the mountain air is so thin...it doesn't hold heat at night. Most nights dipped down to 3-4 degrees...but warmed up to 23-24 during the days!
Will be back tomorrow with a few photos of Banff...and the icing on the cake...Lake Louise and driving the Glacier Highway!!
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