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motorman409
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« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2009, 07:27:51 PM » |
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If you cross the border at through Babb / Carway don't stay in Cardston, don't. Nothing happening there. Go north to Ft Mcleod, and west to Pincher Creek, reasonable accomodation and the start a a decent ride. Head north on Highway 22, long lazy turns, and beautiful sparse country. When you get to Longview Alberta, head west on Highway 40. This is a fantastic ride, and basically is the highest mountain pass in Canada, other than perhaps in the Yukon. Make sure you fill up in Longview, and the cops are all around Longview so forewarned, etc. Highway 40 is in a park, and it will be 100 miles of great road, to 7300 foot pass, and great scenery/pictures. You are going North by NW, and will end up at Highway 1 (TransCanada Highway). Head west towards Banff, but cut-off at the Exshaw turnoff, and take the back road to Canmore. You'll hook up with Highway 1 again. Take Highway 1, (freeway) into Banff, and enjoy the town. When you're heading west again, on Hiway 1, turn off at Johnson Canyon (1A). It paralells Hiway 1, and is a slower more scenic ride. If you like to hike, stop at Johnson Canyon, and take the hike. It's easy, and is on a boardwalk suspended above the river, and has a nice surprise at the end. It's free too. On the road again, take Hiway 1 to Lake Louise. The scenerey is great. At Lake Louise go see the lake, but don't forget to stop at Maligne Lake, it's unbelievable. Then go west/NW and take the Jasper turnoff. This will blow you away. Have fun. Oh yea, hotels are expensive.
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