Banff to Predator Ridge

First day on the road Don and I drove from Treherne to Banff. We did stop in Regina and met John and Shirley for breakfast. They we returning from their trip out west as we were beginning. Nice to see them. 

When we arrived in Banff we checked the rates at a couple of hotels. We were able to get a sweet deal on a room with a jacuzzi tub and a fire place. Went next door to have a scrumptious supper. In the morning we walked down to Touloulous to have breakfast. I had eggs with andouille sausage. A great reminder of our trip to New Orleans last winter. 

After breakfast we took a short loop drive around three lakes just north of Banff. It was a gorgeous day. Calm and sunny. 

We eventually got on the #1 Hwy west. Took the scenic 1A to Lake Louise. Then on through Kicking Horse Pass to Preditor Ridge. We had never driven this route in the fall. I was surprised at all the deciduous trees amongst the conifers. It looks very pretty. The poplars are especially brilliant yellow. Very pretty.