Jasper

Although overcast and cool, the rain held off for our first 2 days in Jasper. The fist day was spent at Maligne Lake, another picture postcard lake. Sweet waffles for lunch.

Two more walks on day 2 not far from town. One trail had a sign warning of a mother grizzly bear showing 'defensive behaviour' and 2 cubs on the trail. We avoided that one and rang our bear bells continuously. 

Jasper is a nice alpine town located in a broad glacial valley surrounded by beautiful mountains and although tourism is obviously the main game, it retains its village vibe.

Day 3 was wet and spent in town. 

Day 4, when we had planned to head south to Banff National Park,  was another story.