Sunday, 6 April 2008

The Great Outdoors - Day 4

Our last full day of sightseeing saw us take a turn on the Banff gondola. Ascending some 698m to a height of 2,281m above sea level, the 8 minute journey is breathtaking enough - even better are the panoramic views of the neighbouring mountains and valleys visible from the 1km-long boardwalk system atop the summit of Sulphur Mountain. As the pictures below should demonstrate, we were blessed with a near-perfect day to make the ascent. My girlfriend enjoys the view from the boardwalk:
The day ended in Lake Louise, where the majestic Chateu Fairmont hotel overlooks the lake itself, as if were just another part of the already incredible grounds.

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