Snow-capped peaks, glistening glaciers and sweeping vistas are just one part of the allure of Banff National Park. You can enjoy all the comforts of home in the town of Banff and the village of Lake Louise, or step out into the wilderness and the home of some of North America's wildest creatures, including grizzly bears, caribou and wolves.
Monday, November 27, 2006
Friday, November 24, 2006
Mont Royal, or the Mountain as Montrealers call it, is the city's pleasure zone. Laid out in the 1870s on the hill that overlooks the city by the designer of Central Park in New York, offers the best views of the entire city. From its Chalet Lookout, you can see up and down downtown and the surrounding area. Mont Royal has tons of trails for hikers and cyclists. The forests here are especially thick at times, and makes you wonder if you're actually near a city of a million people at all.
Monday, November 20, 2006
You should definitely take the time and effort to climb up to Mont-Royal - the big hill located in the middle of the city. From the top, you'll get a really nice view to downtown and almost the entire city. There are buses too to take you to the top but I think it's more fun and more rewarding if you climb all the way up by yourself! You can also do activities such as bicycling or skiing in the area. Every Sunday during the summer people gather on the grass to chill out and dance as some 'tam-tam' players are providing the music.