20th May - Banff, Alberta

After the obligatory buggering around needed when paying a speeding ticket (find federal office, get postal order with cash, return), I set off. Today is my last day in BC. Before I entered Alberta, I passed Mt. Robson - the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at just under 4K. metres.

I was heading for Jasper into the heart of the Rockies & was soon surrounded by 3K metres plus peaks in every direction. Quite a backdrop. There were other big things too. 

The Grizzly makes the black bear look like a teddy. Its bigger, moves faster & has deader eyes. I was told by a Canadian that tourists (typically German - his words) get into trouble with Grizzlies every year. His advice was always have a German tourist between you and the bear. I did this.

The Icefields Parkway between Jasper and Banff takes you high. I'd imagine here the peaks are permanently snow covered.

Its a great road. No need to go fast here.