Walk to work
Each morning I would walk a couple of kilometres from the Douglas Fir resort to the Banff Centre, and each evening I would walk back the same way.
Walk Home
On one occasion, another conference participant was driving past and offered me a lift, but I prefered to experience the route at walking pace.
Walk Home
Surely one of the most scenic commutes possible.
Banff
Banff
Honestly, with a view like that, I don't know how anyone keeps their eyes on the road.
Banff
Banff Sunrise
Banff Sunrise
Banff Sunrise
Banff Sunrise
A definite advantage to travelling west is that I can get up early for some remarkable light conditions.
Banff Sunrise
Lake Louise
Lake Louise
Lake Louise
Lake Louise
Lake Louise
Lake Louise
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Lake Louise
Lake Louise
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Tiny Snowman
Deer at the Banff Centre
No need for a wildlife tour when it wanders in to the conference grounds!
Fairmont Banff Springs
Iconic, but not that great looking!
Bouldering in Banff
Bow River Falls, Banff
Bow River Falls, Banff
Banff Gondola
Expensive, but the easiest way to the top of Sulphur mountain - you'll queue longer than you ride!
Large shoes required
Samson's Peak
The site of Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station, a National Historic Site of Canada. That station no longer exists, but the earlier weather station does.
Sulphur Mountain
Banff from Sulphur Mountain