Before crossing the bridge, you can enjoy a view of the falls in front of you. We opted for the latter option and decided to leave the Upper Falls for a return visit to Johnston Canyon. The Upper Falls are located a further 1. The journey will take you through a trail that meanders away from the river and through lodgepole pine, spruce, and Douglas Fir. For the really adventurous hikers, why not make Johnston Canyon a full day trip experience and head another 3. These are a gorgeous blend of blue and jade green springs, while the bottom of these pools is composed of quicksand.
Who would have thought that a curve in the road could be such an iconic location? After pulling over in the parking area, you will be left speechless as you peer over the edge and catch a glimpse of the railway line below you and as your eyes glance upwards, the sight of the Bow Valley and the awe-inspiring mountain range in the background will capture your imagination.
If you are an avid train enthusiast, this is definitely a perfect spot to capture a gorgeous picture of the train passing through the Rockies. Canada, in particular the area throughout the Canadian Rockies, is blessed with having a number of amazing scenic drives. Regardless of where you are staying, you can be sure that a gorgeous drive short and long is waiting for you to stumble across.
We enjoyed a variety of these during our recent visit and the Bow Valley Parkway was definitely one of our favorites in terms of scenery and action-packed adventure. If you are considering the drive from Banff to Lake Louise, consider the slightly longer option and head along the Bow Valley Parkway rather than Highway 1.
Decide whether you have time to explore all of Johnston Canyon or if you would prefer to just hike the shorter trail to the Lower Falls as we did.
Be prepared to slow down or stop at any given time because you never quite know what wildlife will be wandering along the side of the road or even an impromptu encounter with something directly in front of you. Use the photo below to save this post to Pinterest, click the icon and save to your favorite board.
My family gifted me with a trip to the Rockies in July I have been there and raved so much but at my age 88 was afraid I would not be able to go back.
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