Calgary to Banff

Day 17

Our travels next take us to Banff. Upon entering the views are breathless and with the air being thin, we are a little breathless. The altitude causes us to move a little slower.

We walk around town to get the lay of the land. We window shop, but make sure to keep our hands in our pockets, so that the Canadian dollars don't fly out. No deals in Banff, probably the 3rd most expensive place I have been in.

We stop at the visitors center to get info on camping. Here is where we find out that we are in the National Forest and have bypassed the entrance gate. That is ok, we can pay here, and pay we do. It was $18 per day & since we were going to be here for more than 7 days an annual pass for $123 was the only option. We find spectacular views from our camp site. Numerous pictures are taken right there.