Into Alberta 进入阿尔伯塔省界

Crossing the provincial border
GPS coordinate (49.948897, -110.024549)
跨过省界
Medicine Hat 梅迪辛哈特

A short lunch break
GPS coordinate (50.011995, -110.684656)
在这里吃午饭,做短暂的休息
The Saamis Teepee 世界最大圆帐篷

The Saamis Teepee is the world’s largest teepee, standing at 66 m (215 ft) or approximately 20 stories. It was originally built for the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics and later moved to Medicine Hat.Baca selengkapnya
Dinosaur provincial park, AB 阿尔伯塔省恐龙公园

We signed up for a photography tour to see the Hoodoos and dinosaur fossils. Indeed, there were many fossil pieces to be seen.
GPS coordinate (50.743605,Baca selengkapnya
In the Rocky Mountains 进入落基山脉

We entered the mountains shortly after passing Calgary and continued westward. During our lunch, I chatted with a girl from Columbia who had been travelling on her motorcycle across many countries.Baca selengkapnya
Three Sisters 三姐妹峰

Thanks to directions from the knowledgeable Crystal, we ended up at this rather secretive location just outside Canmore. A perfect view of the Three Sisters and their reflection from the smallBaca selengkapnya
Engine Bridge 发动机桥

Haven't gotten time yet to check out the origin of its name
GPS coordinate (51.091604, -115.369375)
还没有花时间查到这座桥名字的由来
Into Kooteney National Park 进入库特内国家公园

Marble Canyon Trail 大理石峡谷爬山道

On the way to Radium Hot Springs, we took a short hike on the Marble Canyon trail. It was amazingly beautiful and the posted information was equally educational.
GPS coordinate (51.187418,Baca selengkapnya
Radium Hot Springs 镭温泉

We stayed at Radium Hot Springs (a small town at South gate of Kooteney National Park) for two nights. After some much needed relaxation, the drive west continues on Aug 7th. From the local hotBaca selengkapnya
Air quality warning 空气质量警告

Special Air Quality Statement
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Nearby regions are being impacted or are likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24-48 hours. We saw a bit of black ash in the hot spring. According toBaca selengkapnya
Canyon hike 峡谷远足

Hiked this rather challenging but gorgeous canyon. We missed the trail entrance which blocked by construction, and went too far off the path. Fortunately, we found a steep shortcut leading to theBaca selengkapnya
Treat ourselves after a hike 犒劳自己

We came back from the canyon hike with a bit of a strange feeling after being on the wrong path. Comfort can be found in a good late lunch.
走峡谷回来感觉怪怪的,怎么会走错路。要吃一顿好的犒劳自己…
Olive Lake 橄榄湖

Walked this tiny boardwalk with a stunning view of the mini lake.
GPS coordinate (50.673840, -115.933539)
沿着木栈桥走了一趟这个微型湖,漂亮的不得了。
Wildfire blocks Demspter Hwy 森林野火阻断公路

Due to forest fires, the Yukon side of Dempster Highway is closed from 194km to 464km. On the Northwest Territories side, the 0 to 74km section is also closed. This will certainly impact our itineraryBaca selengkapnya
Continental Devide 大陆分水岭

At this point Pacific Ocean is to the west and the Atlantic Ocean is to the east.
GPS coordinate (51.2280010, -116.0498730)
以此处为界,向西是太平洋,向东是大西洋
Crowfoot Glacier 乌鸦脚冰川

This former glacier is located in Banff National Park, east of the continental divide. Over the decades the glacier has retreated, so it has now become an icefield with the signature crowfoot shape noBaca selengkapnya
Bow Lake 弓湖

Colourful waters with a subtle reflection of the mountains makes every visitor a pro photographer just by arriving here!
GPS coordinate (51.717583, -116.507628)
碧绿的湖水映出淡淡的山峰倒影,随手拍一张照片就是专业级。
Columbia Icefield 哥伦比亚冰原

The Columbia Icefield is located partially in Banff National Park and partially in Jasper National Park, extending from Alberta into B.C.
Several major rivers originate from the Columbia Icefield,Baca selengkapnya
Mount Edith Cavell 伊迪丝·卡维尔山

A short hike to see a glacier
GPS coordinate (52.585981, -118.055016)
走不多远就可以看到冰川
Into BC again 再次进入BC省

Valemount BC 韦尔芒特

This place is popular for winter sports.
GPS coordinate (52.8313285, -119.2806800)
这个小镇是冬季运动的热点
Salmon not here yet 三文鱼还没有来

This is a well-known location to see migrating salmon. However, at the time we arrived, there were no salmon for us to see. Rather, we saw a group of people doing white water rafting.
GPS coordinateBaca selengkapnya
Mount Robson Park 罗伯森山公园

A quick stop only — didn’t have time to explore more of this very famous park. We watched an educational video on bears.
GPS coordinate (52.882017,Baca selengkapnya
Big Ancien Trees 巨大古树

Ancient Forest, also known as Chun T'oh Whudujut Provincial Park
Old trees ranging from 1000 to even 2000 years old!
GPS coordinate (53.7626990, -121.2268450)
古树林 省立公园
一千甚至两千年的巨大古树!