Occasionally the fair Nello and I indulge in what we think of as more “classic” tourism and usually don't record this. However, the Icefields Parkway passes through some magnificent alpine landscapes and deserves inclusion.

Thus, we joined the crowds of tourists, local and foreign, on this holiday Monday, as we drove down the Icefields Parkway from Jasper to Lake Louise and then on to Banff, stopping at regular intervals to admire the scenic attractions. We included most of the usual stops, such as Athabasca Falls, Sunwapta Falls, Columbia Icefield, Peyto Lake and Bow Lake, the whole route framed by the majestic peaks and ranges of the Rocky Mountains themselves. If you have only one day to spend in the Rockies, this is probably what you should do.

The following images give an idea, but do not really do these mountains justice – you really need to see it all in the flesh (or should I say stone).