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“The Arrow Lakes Ferry Service offered by the Provincial Government of British Columbia is a free service to the travelling public.” – Arrow Lake Ferry
This time we took the ferry from Galena Bay to Shelter Bay, British Columbia, Canada.
The view from the terminal was stunning, despite the overcast conditions.
“The Arrow Lakes in British Columbia, Canada, divided into Upper Arrow Lake and Lower Arrow Lake, are widenings of the Columbia River. The lakes are situated between the Selkirk Mountains to the east and the Monashee Mountains to the west. Beachland is fairly rare, and is interspersed with rocky headlands and steep cliffs. Mountain sides are heavily forested, and rise sharply to elevations around 2,600 metres.” – Wikipedia
“The M.V. Columbia runs across Upper Arrow Lake, 49 kilometres south of Revelstoke on Highway 23, between Shelter Bay (west side) and Galena Bay (east side).
"Ferry capacity is 80 vehicles and 250 passengers.” – B.C. Government
People build inukshuks on the beach while waiting.
By the time the ferry arrived, the rain had returned.
Even though we had rain gear, we didn't bother getting out of the car because it was cold, and we had taken the ferry before. We had front-row seats in the truck.
"The Arrow Lakes route for motorcycles is a scenic loop through the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada, offering a blend of natural beauty and historical charm." AI
When we got to Alberta, the weather began to improve.
“…a wildlife corridor is a protected route that allows wildlife to move safely between areas of suitable habitat. In the Banff area, corridors are typically narrow, funnel-shaped tracts of land between the developed areas and the steep mountain slopes.” –Parks Canada.
“The Rocky Mountains, also known as the Rockies, are a major mountain range and the largest mountain system in North America. The Rocky Mountains stretch 3,000 miles (4,800 kilometers)[3] in straight-line distance from the northernmost part of Western Canada, to New Mexico in the Southwestern United States.” Wikipedia
Snow-capped mountains are a common sight in Banff National Park during the summer months.
"World-renowned for its turquoise-hued waters, Lake Louise is set against a breathtaking backdrop of mountain peaks and the Victoria Glacier, which feeds its glacial waters."- Rocky Mountaineer.
"The Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) in Banff National Park was built in the early 1950s as a scenic, low volume, two-lane highway. Stretching from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island, the TCH is 7821 kilometres in length, making it the longest paved highway in the world. It has since developed into a major commercial highway and an important trade corridor connecting eastern and western Canada."- The Trans-Canada highway
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