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Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Caption: The sun was already behind the mountains when we reached the lodge. The shuttle was full. In front of us, an older couple with a dog was looking at the pink peaks. Beside us was a young couple; the woman was sitting on the man. She said she was craving for some food and to jump in the hot tub, and you could hear her pretty well in the small bus.
Finally, a large group of friends were occupying the rest of the seats. They seemed to enjoy the view in silence. The shuttle crossed the bridge and drove up the hill between the trees and the cabins to finally reach the main lodge.
It was Christmas Eve, and Emerald Lake Lodge never felt more beautiful.
Picture of Banff
Caption: I saw a tree brushed away by a brown furry form, and the most beautiful female moose slowly came out of the woods. She stayed out in the open for a little bit and proceeded to her path, following the tree lines down the road. Luckily enough, I had my camera on the back seat, and I was able to photograph it through the door even so briefly.
I called this moment my Christmas gift as after five years living in Canada around Ontario, British Columbia, and now Alberta, I was finally able to get a moose on camera!
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Picture of Emerald Lake Lodge
Picture of Emerald Lake Lodge
Picture of Emerald Lake Lodge
Caption: Tucked against Emerald lake surrounded by mountains, Emerald Lake Lodge is in the heart of the Yoho National Park in the province of British Columbia.
Emerald Lake Lodge is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts (CRMR). Each located in iconic landscapes between Yoho and Banff.
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Caption: When you live in Canada, you tend to expect a white Christmas. We woke up to witness the light struck the mountain peaks from our window.
And after quite a large breakfast at the Mount Burgess Restaurant, we hiked the loop trail around the lake.
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Caption: When you live in Canada, you tend to expect a white Christmas.
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Caption: I first visited this place back in the Fall 2018 during a road trip between Vancouver and Banff.
I instantly fell in love with this place.
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Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Caption: Shot on a 43 years old Nikon Manual lens
80-200mm f/4.5
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Caption: The most photographed coffee shop in the Canadian Rockies
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Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Caption: No Wifi nor tv cable. Just the Great Outdoors, the quietness and the warmth of the fireplace in a timeless cabin.
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Caption: "Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on our troubles
Will be out of sight." Frank Sinatra
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Caption: FROM YOHO NATIONAL PARK
TO BANFF THROUGH THE BOW VALLEY PARKWAY
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Caption: A warm and bright light was shining the snow on the trees.
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Picture of Banff
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