Robert in Calgary
| Thanks Robert! The boys LOVED their visit on the bus. Zack is in the middle. |
| Robert preparing an authentic "Southern BBQ". A true master at work |
| Let the Feast begin! |
Jordi, Kelly, Dale & Jhelisa....yum yum yum
Lake Minnewanka is a favourite destination for scuba divers in the Banff area, mostly because of the interesting
archaeological and historical sites submerged in the waters of the lake.
Power-generating dams built in 1912, 1923 and 1941 increased the size of the lake and deepened it, flooding several
small settlement sites that were built around the shores of the natural lake.
Divers at Lake Minnewanka can explore the submerged townsite of Minnewanka Landing (established in 1888)
and a dam built in 1895. Features include a hotel, several house foundations, wharves, breakwaters and
bridge foundations.These sites were partially flooded in 1912, and completely submerged in 1941.
Considered to be one of the top ten Lake Trout fisheries in Canada, Lake Minnewanka is the largest lake in Banff
National Park and is less than 5 miles ( 9 km) from Banff town site. Originally named Devil's Lake or Spirit Lake by
native peoples, the lake was renamed Minnewanka (Lake of the Water Spirit) by early explorers. This 18 mile ( 25 km)
long, one mile ( 2 km) wide lake, and with depths of up to 400 feet ( 130 m), may or may not be home to spirits, but it is
certainly home to trophy size Lake Trout.
archaeological and historical sites submerged in the waters of the lake.
Power-generating dams built in 1912, 1923 and 1941 increased the size of the lake and deepened it, flooding several
small settlement sites that were built around the shores of the natural lake.
Divers at Lake Minnewanka can explore the submerged townsite of Minnewanka Landing (established in 1888)
and a dam built in 1895. Features include a hotel, several house foundations, wharves, breakwaters and
bridge foundations.These sites were partially flooded in 1912, and completely submerged in 1941.
Considered to be one of the top ten Lake Trout fisheries in Canada, Lake Minnewanka is the largest lake in Banff
National Park and is less than 5 miles ( 9 km) from Banff town site. Originally named Devil's Lake or Spirit Lake by
native peoples, the lake was renamed Minnewanka (Lake of the Water Spirit) by early explorers. This 18 mile ( 25 km)
long, one mile ( 2 km) wide lake, and with depths of up to 400 feet ( 130 m), may or may not be home to spirits, but it is
certainly home to trophy size Lake Trout.
Our day trip takes us to ...Lake Minnewanka
Hey Dale - take a picture of me....
Off to Bristish Columbia - Yoho National Park
Takakkaw Falls
Takakkaw Falls
How can you tell a guy travels by himself....hmmmm
Takakkaw Falls (IPA: /ˈtækəkɑ/) is a waterfall located in Yoho National Park, near Field, British Columbia, in
Canada. Its highest point is 384 m (1260 feet), making it the second-highest officially measured waterfall in western
Canada, after Della Falls on Vancouver Island. However its true "free-fall" is only 254 m.
"Takakkaw" is derived from the Cree word for "it is wonderful". The falls are fed by the Daly glacier, which keeps the
volume of the falls up during the warm summer months, and are a tourist attraction, particularly in late spring after the
heavy snow melts, when the falls are at peak condition. The Takakkaw Falls were featured in the 1995 film Last of the
Dogmen.
To reach the falls from the East, follow the Trans-Canada Highway for 23 km west of Lake Louise until Yoho Valley
Road. When accessing from the West, drive 3.7 km east of Field on the Trans-Canada Highway and turn left on Yoho
Valley Road. Follow this road for 13 km to the parking lot. A short hiking trail leads to the base of the falls. Note that
Yoho Valley Road is narrow with two steep switchbacks and thus is not recommended for large RVs or trailers. RVs
over 8m (24 feet) must go up the second section of the switchbacks backwards. Information on how to do this is
available at the information centre in Field. Trailers must be left at a designated drop-off point near the start of the
road across from Monarch Campground. The road opens in late June (usually the last weekend in June) and closes
for the year usually in October after the first heavy snowfall. The road is a ski trail for the rest of the year. The ski trail
is maintained as far as the switchbacks, and is unmaintained above them.
Canada. Its highest point is 384 m (1260 feet), making it the second-highest officially measured waterfall in western
Canada, after Della Falls on Vancouver Island. However its true "free-fall" is only 254 m.
"Takakkaw" is derived from the Cree word for "it is wonderful". The falls are fed by the Daly glacier, which keeps the
volume of the falls up during the warm summer months, and are a tourist attraction, particularly in late spring after the
heavy snow melts, when the falls are at peak condition. The Takakkaw Falls were featured in the 1995 film Last of the
Dogmen.
To reach the falls from the East, follow the Trans-Canada Highway for 23 km west of Lake Louise until Yoho Valley
Road. When accessing from the West, drive 3.7 km east of Field on the Trans-Canada Highway and turn left on Yoho
Valley Road. Follow this road for 13 km to the parking lot. A short hiking trail leads to the base of the falls. Note that
Yoho Valley Road is narrow with two steep switchbacks and thus is not recommended for large RVs or trailers. RVs
over 8m (24 feet) must go up the second section of the switchbacks backwards. Information on how to do this is
available at the information centre in Field. Trailers must be left at a designated drop-off point near the start of the
road across from Monarch Campground. The road opens in late June (usually the last weekend in June) and closes
for the year usually in October after the first heavy snowfall. The road is a ski trail for the rest of the year. The ski trail
is maintained as far as the switchbacks, and is unmaintained above them.
Hi Robert, I thought this would be easier than jamming up
your email with a bunch of pictures to download...
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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP ANY PHOTOS - RIGHT CLICK
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your email with a bunch of pictures to download...
TO VIEW PICTURES LARGER PLEASE CLICK ON THEM.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP ANY PHOTOS - RIGHT CLICK
AND SELECT "SAVE IMAGE".
ONCE YOU ARE FINISHED WITH THIS PAGE I CAN REMOVE
IT. RIGHT NOW YOU ARE THE ONLY PERSON WHO CAN
SEE IT - OR ANYONE YOU GIVE THE LINK TO. - Melodi
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