After a good nights sleep we left early for Banff. Now in the Rockies the winds were all but gone. This is where the scenery comes into its own. Gigantic mountains tower above and distort the minds perception of scale.

Stopping at a greasy spoon café for lunch on the 1A near Exshaw, we made good progress through the afternoon and arrived in Banff by early evening.

Like Calgary Hostel, Banff is a bustling hive of activity, which is not to everyone's taste. My dad complained endlessly about doors slamming during the night and its true, if your looking for a good nights sleep, you'll need ear plugs.