Canadian Rockies - Jen's Outdoor Adventure

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6/9/2023 (Fri)
Fairmont Banff Springs
Waldhaus Restaurant
6/10/2023 (Sat)
Deer Ridge B&B
High Tea at Fairmont Banff No location
Hike Johnston Canyon to Upper Falls
Upper Banff Hot Springs
6/11/2023 (Sun)
Bacchus Books and Cafe
Golden Rotary Trail
Golden Skybridge
6/12/2023 (Mon)
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Lake Agnus Teahouse Hike

6/9/2023 (Fri)
Fairmont Banff Springs Fairmont Banff Springs
Hotel

Beautiful Gym, complimentary yoga classes


6/9/2023 (Fri)
Waldhaus Restaurant Waldhaus Restaurant
Cheese and Chocolate Fondue



6/10/2023 (Sat)
Deer Ridge B&B Deer Ridge B&B
Airbnb

Lovely hostess made us fresh cookies and beautiful breakfasts. This Airbnb is located in the downstairs portion of her house. The gardens and flowers are beautiful. My kids and I enjoyed the hot tub, as well.


6/10/2023 (Sat)
High Tea at Fairmont Banff High Tea at Fairmont Banff
High Tea - Contemporary Style

Beautiful Views


6/10/2023 (Sat)
Hike Johnston Canyon to Upper Falls Hike Johnston Canyon to Upper Falls
Hike

Very crowded, mostly paved trails.


6/10/2023 (Sat)
Upper Banff Hot Springs Upper Banff Hot Springs
National Park Hot Springs

Swimming pool Style Hot Springs with a beautiful view


6/11/2023 (Sun)
Bacchus Books and Cafe Bacchus Books and Cafe
Coffee Shop and Bookstore

If you are in Golden, you must go to this coffee shop and bookstore. They sell used and new books, great lattes, and yummy treats. We bought a mystery puzzle and the kids and I had fun bonding time with it.


6/11/2023 (Sun)
Golden Rotary Trail Golden Rotary Trail
Trail alongside a river

There are so many great hiking trails in the Rockies. This is peaceful, but nothing special.


6/11/2023 (Sun)
Golden Skybridge Golden Skybridge
Ziplines, Challenge Course and Suspension Bridges

I love walking across suspension bridges and this one is one of the best. The kids and I also did the challenge course (which was challenging for me) and the terrifying zip line across the canyon. We skipped the axe throwing since we had done it already in San Diego and opted for ice cream instead.


6/12/2023 (Mon)
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Chateau Style Hotel Set on the shores of Lake Louise

I had seen photos of this hotel and always wanted to stay here because of the idyllic location. Pros: It is undeniably beautiful. It offers easy access to the Lake Louise hikes. Fast pass to the canoeing on Lake Louise. Complimentary yoga class. Great buffet-style breakfast only available to hotel guests. Cons: It is overpriced. On balance, I was happy that we stayed there so I could go out hiking by myself early in the morning before the kids woke up.


6/12/2023 (Mon)
Lake Agnus Teahouse Hike Lake Agnus Teahouse Hike
Hike from Lake Louise to the Lake Agnus Teahouse

Lake Louise is magical. The water is so blue that it looks unreal. We hiked from Lake Lousie up the hill to Lake Agnus, where a historic teahouse is situated. The kids and I enjoyed a snack on the terrace overlooking the lake. I wanted to extend the hike to the Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse but the kids were burned out on hiking. Instead, we headed back to Lake Lousie and then I continued on by myself toward the Plain of the Six Glaciers... I only made it about halfway before I started to scare myself -- thinking that a Grizzly Bear would be around any corner. I was pretty silly. The Lake Agnus hike is very popular, so I felt comfortable hiking by myself early the next morning to visit the lake a second time.


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