Waterfowl Lake along the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park, Canada
Athabasca River, Jasper National Park, Canada
Takakkaw Falls, Yoho National Park, Canada
The water, which is fed by the Daly Glacier of the Waputik Icefield, falls about 1260 ft (384 m) making it one of the highest falls in Canada. Takakkaw means "magnificent" in Cree.
detail of water below Takakkaw Falls
LINKS:
more photos of Waterfowl Lake--my POST
couple photos of Athabasca River--my POST
past POST on water
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Beautiful pictures ! and what a gorgeous landscape !
ReplyDeletebeautiful shots! i especially like the first one...
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful place! and great photos
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! You hike in the most interesting places!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the reflection of the mountain in the lake :)
ReplyDeleteI really miss living near water...
Breathtakingly beautiful landscapes!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. Canada is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteEvery time that I see your Canada pictures, I want to go there! I'm planning a trip there in summer of 2016 or 17. I sure hope I make it!
ReplyDeleteWe British Columbians think we have he lions share of natural beauty...good reminder you Albertan's give us a run for our money!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots here :)
Margaret, Banff is on my must visit list.......just look at that view! wonderful. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBanff and area is so beautiful isn't it? I am hoping to go back in September. Fantastic!
ReplyDeletexo Catherine