Rocky Mountains

The tail end of Barrier Lake is highlighted by glowing golden aspen interspersed among the evergreens Bright sunshine, glowing gold and the first covering of snow make a brilliant autumn day in Kananaskis Country. After the first dusting of snow, clouds race across the sky offering muted tones highligting the orange glow of autumn. Aspen and larch glow up the sides of Mt. Lorette on a pretty autumn day. Soft muted tones of mountain meadows, a light dusting of snow and a hint of sunshine peaking out from behind the clouds are the highlights of this peak just south of the Highwood gates. Craggy peaks highlighted by sun taken from the scenic viewpoint exhibit of the Lost Lemon Mine on Highway 940 south of the Little Highwood Pass parking area. Craggy peaks peeking out from the clouds taken from the scenic viewpoint exhibit of the Lost Lemon Mine on Highway 940 south of the Little Highwood Pass parking area. Puffy clouds and crisp white snow on this spectacular peak taken from the scenic viewpoint exhibit of the Lost Lemon Mine on Highway 940 south of the Little Highwood Pass parking area. Layers upon layers of mountain peaks highlight this image taken from the scenic viewpoint exhibit of the Lost Lemon Mine on Highway 940 south of the Little Highwood Pass parking area. Exiting the south end of the Highwood Pass left a stunning vista of fall colours - aspen & larch mixed in with evergreens - up the valley and back into the peaks to the north. Clear blue skies, pretty firewodd and a pristine mountain lake are highlights of the spectacular scenery at Sunshine Meadows in Banff National Park. A spectacular summer day highlights the crisp texture of the Rockies, hiking trailes and a carpet of wonderful wildflowers at Sunshine Meadows in Banff National Park. A spectacular summer day highlights the crisp texture of the Rockies, the pristine clarity of Rock Isle Lake, and a carpet of wonderful wildflowers at Sunshine Meadows in Banff National Park. A lovely play in light and shadows on Mt. Lorette. A beautiful summer morning highlights the clarity of Mt. Lorette Ponds in Kananaskis Country. The pond is stocked for summer fishing and has easily accessible trails around it. A beautiful summer morning highlights the clarity of Mt. Lorette Ponds in Kananaskis Country. The pond is stocked for summer fishing and has easily accessible trails around it. This is a day use area in Kananaskis country that has picnic tables and easily accessible trails around the series of ponds that are also stocked for summer fishing. A beautiful winter day in Banff National Park. Shot from the Vermillion Lakes side of Banff, fresh snow caps the peak of Mount Rundle which overlooks the town of Banff. A pretty evening light adds the final touch. Another glorious fall day in Banff National Park. Shot from the Vermillion Lakes side of Banff, fresh snow caps the peak of Mount Rundle which overlooks the town of Banff. Another glorious fall day in Banff National Park. Shot from the Vermillion Lakes side of Banff, fresh snow caps the peak of Mount Rundle which overlooks the town of Banff. Gorgeous sky highlighting a very mild January day at Mount Rundle. Shot from the Vermillion Lakes side of Banff, only a light layer of snow caps the peak of Mount Rundle which overlooks the town of Banff. The Historic M.V. International has been cruising Waterton Lake since 1927. The US (south) end of the lake is tranquil and calm and offers picturesque views for the boat passengers. Hikers can do a variety of hikes after clearing US Immigration and be picked up later for their return trip to the Canadian end. 16km from Waterton townsite up the scenic Akamina Parkway, Cameron Lake is a sub-alpine lake with hiking and canoeing in the area. It's easily accessible from a parking area. The slopes at the end of the lake are lush with shrubs and home to many grizzly bears. 16km from Waterton townsite up the scenic Akamina Parkway, Cameron Lake is a sub-alpine lake with hiking and canoeing in the area. It's easily accessible from a parking area. The slopes at the end of the lake are lush with shrubs and home to many grizzly bears. The spectacular view from the top of Sulphur Mountain leads the eye to Lake Minnewanka in the far distance, the Bow River down below anchored by the Banff Springs Hotel, and the townsite of Banff. Spray Valley Provincial Park shares its western border with Banff National Park. It has spectacular scenery, and lots of hiking, camping and fishing opportunities for the outdoor recreationist. This is Spray Lake looking towards Kananaskis Country. Beautiful winter scenery of the Bow River just after it's come through the tumbling waters of Bow Falls. Views from the Lake up to the area where the Plain of Six Glaciers and the Lake Agnes Teahouse reside. You can still see the subalpine larch - conifers unique in that they turn a brilliant gold in the autumn and shed their needles each fall. What better to do on a crisp fall day than rent a canoe and paddle the gorgeous green waters of Lake Louise while the Victoria Glacier in the background is highlighted by afternoon sun. The clear glacial waters of Lake Louise on a beautiful autumn day. The coyote shaped head and completely natural turquoise colours of Peyto Lake - enhanced by a cloudy day - make it one of the most distinctive and spectacular scenes in the rockies. The lake is named after William 'Wild Bill' Peyto, one of Banff National Park's first wardens. The winding twisty 14km road leading from the highway to the backside of Mt. Edith Cavell ends in a parking lot which, in early October, made the ride completely worthwhile with stunning freshly snowed upon trees and the turquoise water of a glacier lake glistening in the background. The winding twisty 14km road leading from the highway to the backside of Mt. Edith Cavell ends in a parking lot which, in early October, made the ride completely worthwhile with stunning freshly snowed upon trees and the turquoise water of a glacier lake glistening in the background. Anyone for a picnic? The winding twisty 14km road leading from the highway to the backside of Mt. Edith Cavell offers spectacular mountain vistas such as this one. Spirit Island is one of the most photographed islands in the world and one of the photos many people immediately associate with the Canadian Rockies. A glass-enclosed boat or manual labour canoeing up Maligne Lake is the only way to get there to appreciate its scenic beauty. Just south of the Columbia Icefields, clouds shift and sun peaks out enough to highlight the warm rich fall tones of the surrounding valleys. Sun burns off morning clouds on Rocky Mountain peaks near Abraham Lake, Alberta. The David Thompson highway is a beautiful drive eventually connecting to the middle of the Icefields Parkway leading to Jasper and Lake Louise. Puffy white clouds cap peaks that have just received a skiff of early fall snow. The David Thompson Highway runs past the stunning green Abraham Lakes. This beautiful drive eventually connects to the middle of the Icefields Parkway leading to Jasper and Lake Louise. Sun burns off morning clouds on Rocky Mountain peaks near Abraham Lake, Alberta. The David Thompson highway is a beautiful drive eventually connecting to the middle of the Icefields Parkway leading to Jasper and Lake Louise. A controlled burn in 1993 to renew the aging pine forest still shows lasting effect 12 years later. Regrowth is beginning but the stark skeletal remains of the original Lodgepole pines serve as a reminder of the lasting devastation fire can cause. (Max. enlargement size 8x10. Greeting Cards also available) Lake Minnewanka is located just NE of the Banff townsite and is one of the longest lakes in the parks of the Canadian Rockies. Hiking, mountain biking and boat tours are all available in the spring and summer months. It's also used by Calgarians for deep water scuba dives. Hardly tropical! (Max. enlargement size 8x10. Greeting Cards also available) Lake Minnewanka is located just NE of the Banff townsite and is one of the longest lakes in the parks of the Canadian Rockies. Hiking, mountain biking and boat tours are all available in the spring and summer months. It's also used by Calgarians for deep water scuba dives. Hardly tropical! (Max. enlargement size 8x10. Greeting Cards also available) Evening light finishes off a perfect day in late summer. (Max. enlargement size 8x10. Greeting Cards also available) Craggy peaks line the road in and out of Kananaskis country. This was shot from Upper Kananaskis Lake. (Max. enlargement size 8x10. Greeting Cards also available)