The Calgary area had some severe flooding in the weeks before we arrived. While the worst was over, we frequently saw the aftermath.

The impressive entrance to Kootenay National Park

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The entrance to the camp ground was washed out (you can see the access road continue in the background).

A panorama of Lake Louise

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The next day we hiked up to Lake Agnes with its nice tea house.

We saw a wonderful rainbow...

... even the young tea house crew came out to marvel. It was fun to see them being so happy.

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Playing in the snow at Lake Agnes. The higher altitude made all the difference, Lake Louise was too low for snow.

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