| Below is the most scenic place that Lee and Karen Duquette have been to on this entire trip so far. Although they had to pay each day to drive on the Icefield Parkway, it was more than worth the money. The scenery was amazing and there was lots of wildlife. |
|
| From Jasper, Lee Duquette drove east via Yellowhead Highway 16. It was a very scenic view. The stretch of Highway 93 between Lake Louise and Jasper is called the Icefield Parkway, and it's one of the most scenic drives in North America, traversing Alberta's Banff and Jasper National Parks in the central Canadian Rockies. The Icefield Parkway accesses campgrounds and major attraction in Jasper and Banff National Parks. | |
| Stopping alongside the highway shortly after leaving Jasper, Lee and Karen Duquette walked down a "path" to observe some beautiful scenery. This was just the start of the two RV Gypsies saying "WOW" around almost every corner. | |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
The two photos below are actually the same
area, but facing the opposite direction and into the sun. |
|
 |
 |
Below: Looking across the
street, Lee Duquette signaled to Karen Duquette to come film what was
lurking. |
|
 |
|
Below: WOW - it is even
more beautiful on this side of the street - Talbot Lake. |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
 |
 |
 |
|
Below:
As the two RV Gypsies drove their RV down the road, they continued to
be amazed at the beauty. |
|
 |
 |
 |
|
Below: Then Lee and Karen
Duquette came across a beautiful glacier. |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
Below: The RV and toad of
the two RV Gypsies waiting for Lee and Karen Duquette to continue their
journey. |
|
 |
|
| Around the corner,
Lee and Karen Duquette came to Icefield Centre on the east side of the highway.
It featured interpretive displays about the Columbia Icefield as well as
information services, food, lodging, restroom and public phones. The centre
is open May 1 to October 15. Snow-coach tours of glaciers were available
(see the photo below). Parking for glacier views on west side of highway, provided the photos below. The glaciers visible from the road are fingers of the giant Columbia Icefield, which covers 241 square miles. |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Below: An interesting RV
and cute speed limit sign |
|
 |
 |
| Please continue on for photos of glorious mountains on the Icefield Parkway, lakes, waterfalls and more. | |
