West Edmonton Mall – Worth A Look

We had just arrived in Edmonton from Jasper. The route to our hotel passed the West Edmonton Mall, so since I had never been there we decided to have a look. The mall opened in 1981 and was the largest in the world until 2004. It is still the largest mall in North America. Parking [...]

Mount Edith Cavell – A Must See

No trip to Jasper would be complete without a visit to Mount Edith Cavell. I think it is one of the most beautiful mountains in the Rockies. The road leading to the base of the mountain allows an up close look with every little effort. From the parking area a short hike through a boulder [...]

White Water Kayaking – Not

Ros finally talked me into trying kayaking. It may be hard to believe that I have lived in Canada for 57 years and never been in a kayak or a canoe for that matter. We were staying in Banff and rented kayaks for an excursion on the Bow river and Vermillion lakes. After signing my [...]

Banff Under Construction

When we arrived in Banff we found Banff Avenue was under construction. The street is torn up with water mains and sewers being replaced. Construction started in April and is expected to be finished in the fall. There is noise and plenty of dust from the heavy machinery. Most of the stores sport a gritty [...]