Banff

Got an early start today so we could try to see some wildlife. Had a great breakfast at Chez Francois and headed into Banff NP. Stops today were Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack Lake, and Mount Norquay which has a great pull off with spectacular views of Mt Rundle and Banff. We saw a moose laying down and a family of mountain goats. Our next stop was Bow Falls which is below the beautiful Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. We took a 1 and 1/2 mile grueling hike that was up and down lots and lots of steps and it lead to downtown Banff. The hike really is beautiful though along the Bow River with two falls. We walked around downtown and had lunch. Luckily, we found a shortcut for the trip back which avoided all the steps. Tomorrow we get up and head to Lake Louise.