Enjoy some of the finest nature has to offer in Banff National Park
What can be more beautiful than brilliant blue water or snowy mountains? If that's your idea of beauty, put Banff, Alberta, at the top of your travel list. Banff and beautiful Lake Louise lie in the majestic Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park. The park, Canada's oldest, offers 6,641 square kilometers of wild land to explore. Within the park, you'll find not only mountains but meadows, lakes, hot springs, waterfalls and wild animals.
You can find plenty of outdoor adventure all year round. You can explore the park using a car or bicycle, hiking boots, skis or a canoe. Stop first in the delightful town of Banff, which was designed as a tourist town. The first street was laid out to give visitors a great view of Cascade Mountain. Grab breakfast and coffee at one of the many small cafés before heading out to explore the park. Or finish your day by looking around in the small shops along Banff's main street.
Be sure to ride the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain. You can see six mountain ranges from the top. take the easy 1 - kilometer walk around the top of the mountain. You can enjoy the view from every direction. Have your camera ready to shoot not only the views but also the animals. Rocky Mountain big horn sheep and other animals frequent the gondola area. But mosquitoes also frequent the area, so keep moving. When you stop, they attack! You can ride the gondola down or hike down the 5.3 kilometer switchback trail.
Another popular trail takes you through Johnston Canyon. Take an easy hike to enjoy the Lower Falls, but don't stop there. The trail will take you past seven waterfalls. You can walk through a wet tunnel and enjoy a close-up look at the Upper Falls. They are more than twice as high as the Lower Falls. Keep your eyes open, and watch for birds, too. Many species live and nest in the canyon.
From Johnston Canyon, drive up the Bow Valley Parkway to lovely Lake Louise, Along the road, you may glimpse deer, elk or even a black bear. When you arrive at lake Louise, you'll notice its unusual color. That color and the snow-covered mountains make it the subject of countless photographs. Lake Louise's water is about 4 degrees Celsius and too cold for swimming but perfect for boating. Rent a canoe and glide peacefully across the water. Or ride around the lake on horseback to enjoy the views!
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise sits regally near the lake. Sine 1890 the grand luxury hotel has welcomed ordinary as well as famous visitors. Don't miss afternoon tea in the dining room. You can enjoy fine tea and little sandwiches and cakes. And, you have a great view of the lake.
You can appreciate the mountain views in many ways. So enjoy all that Banff and Lake Louise have to offer.
Grammar Gym
If that's your idea of beauty, put Banff, Alberta, at the top of your travel list.
one's idea of (something)- one's view or opinion of what something is all about.
- Being out on a beach in the sun was Stanley's idea of fun; unfortunately, it rained the whole time while he was there.
- Going to a baseball game is not Lola's idea of a perfect weekend; she prefers staying indoors.
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(1) Teaching Topic: Rhetorical Questions 修辭疑問句
rhetorical adj.
/rɪˈtorɪkəl/
of a question : asked in order to make a statement rather than to get an answer
(2) Teaching Topic: How We Name Places Part I
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(3) Teaching Topic: Alliteration 頭韻和繞口令
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alliteration n.
/əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/
the use of words that begin with the same sound near one another (as in wild and woolly or a babbling brook)
Language Lab
brilliant adj.
very bright : flashing with light
- The photo captured the brilliant colors of the butterfly.
very impressive or successful
- The actor's brilliant performance conquered the whole audience.
meadow n.
/ˈmɛdoʊ/
a usually flat area of land that is covered with tall grass
- Many lovely wild flowers and birds can be found in the meadow.
- The meadow on the campus was just mowed this morning.
- You can see cattle grazing in the green meadow.
graze v.
/ˈgreɪz/
of an animal : to eat grass or other plants that are growing in a field, pasture, etc. [no obj]
delightful adj.
very pleasant : giving or causing delight
- We dined at a delightful Italian restaurant downtown.
delight n. a strong feeling of happiness : great pleasure or satisfaction
- Susan takes delight in playing the piano.
lay out / laid out [phrasal verb] to arrange (something) in a particular pattern or design
- The office was laid out so the staff would have a comfortable environment.
to place (something) on a surface in a carefully arranged way
- The waiters laid out knives and forks on the tables.
range n.
a series of mountains or hills in a line
a group or collection of different things or people that are usually similar in some way — usually singular — usually + of
- The store provides a wide range of colors and patterns of fabrics for customers to chose from.
frequent v.
to visit or go to (a place) often
- The students in our school frequent this sandwich place.
- Our boss frequents this golf club to meet his friends.
canyon n.
a deep valley with steep rock sides and often a stream or river flowing through it
- The Grand Canyon is famous for its beautiful scenery.
- The observation tower overlooks a majestic red-rock canyon.
close-up n.
a photograph or movie picture taken very close to an object or person [count]
- The satellite took several close-up pictures of this planet.
- It's kind of odd to see a close-up of yourself on TV.
countless adj.
too many to be counted : very many
- He has written countless [=numerous] magazine and newspaper articles.
- There are countless reasons why that would not be a good idea.
peacefully adv.
quiet and calm : without noise, excitement, etc.
- The protest ended peacefully.
- The baby rested in her mother's arms peacefully.
peaceful adj.
not involving violence or force.
- The couple had a peaceful breakup.
regally adv.
- The crowned princess waved her hand regally.
- The palace sits regally in the center of the capital.
regal adj.
/ˈri:gəl/
of, relating to, or suitable for a king or queen
- The restaurant's regal decorations attract many customers.
luxury adj.
something that is expensive and not necessary
- Mark collects luxury watches.
- One night in this luxury hotel costs over US.$500.
luxury n.
- The family lives in luxury, and they always travel first class.
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