Jasper to Lake Louise, the Best View of the Canadian Rockies, July 22, 2013

We can't believe what we came upon in the awe-inspiring Canadian Rockie Mountains.  The drive from the City of Jasper to Lake Louise has to be one of the most spectacular in the world.  These very tall, sharp-edged mountains were created by dramatic earth movements over millions of years and  then carved out by icefields and glaciers.  The views just got better and better as we drove to our final resort destination in Canada, the Chateau at Lake Louise.

Leaving our lakeside cabin in Jasper.

Just 30 minutes outside of Jasper, we stopped at Athabasca Falls, another glacial-fed thunderous cascade over rocks and trees. 

Another view of Athabasca Falls.

Potholes carved in the rocks by Athabasca Falls.

Side View of Athabasca Falls.

By the way, what is a trip without seeing an occasional Elk grazing on the road nearby.

Bow Lake along the Icefield Parkway between Jasper and Lake Louise.

Glacial silt plumes flowing into Peyto Lake which create the milky white color in the lake's water.

Late afternoon light reflecting off Peyto lake.

Another fine glacial Canadian Peak - too many to know all their names.

Stan admiring full scale color rainbow.

Another view of impromptu rainbow. Pot of Gold just beyond - will collect on next trip.