Banff

Friday we drove to Banff. People in NZ and here in Canada told us we would enjoy it and they were right. The scenery here is spectacular.

We drove up to Calgary then through the Rockies to Canmore.


The Three Sisters at Canmore.

Banff is located in the Banff National Park, nestled in a valley with looming mountain peaks on all sides .

Main street, Banff Avenue. The eclectic mix of shops and boutiques are open till 9pm, so we went shopping and then out for dinner.

The Christmas Shop was our favourite.

On both sides of the shop are alcoves with decorations from different countries and themes.

We bought metal tree decorations

from Russia.

These photos show some of the
villages, some were made from
glass, some lit up and some are mechanical.

While in Banff, Craig tried buffalo and elk.

This is the view from our table and below the view from the restaurant rooftop.

Banff Avenue at night.