Beautiful Banff and Lake Louise

 Enjoy some of the finest nature has to offer in Banff National Park
優美的班夫和路易絲湖    - 欣賞班夫國家公園美好無比的大自然風光

What can be more beautiful than brilliant blue water or snowy mountains? If that's your idea of eauty, 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 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.

Vocabulary Tips:
brilliant - bright in color, very shinny, stand out or very smart. 光彩夺目的，很棒，很出色的。
*The photo captured the brilliant colors of the butterfly.
*The actor's brilliant performance conquered the whole audience.
meadow - large grassy place.草地，牧场，草皮。
*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.
delightful -is pleasing.  make you happy. 令人愉快的，可爱的。
*It is delightful.
*The weather is delightful in Fall.
*The conversation with someone is delightful.
*I have a delightful conversation with my friend, we haven't been see each other for a long time.
camera - a thing that can shoot pictures, catch a nice shot.
delight (n) -愉快，高兴。
*We dined at a delightful Italian restaurant downtown.
*Susan takes delight in playing the piano.
lay out / laid out -设计，规划，摆设。
*The office was laid out so the staff would have a comfortable environment.
*The waiters laid out knives and forks on the tables.摆设
range - a measure of items, numbers, ages, or something.范围，幅度，
*The store provides a wide range of colors and patterns of fabrics for customers to chose from.
frequent (adj) - often to come over, often to visit.经常地出入。
*Our boss frequents this golf club to meet his friends.
frequent  -经常的，频繁的
*The students in our school frequent this sandwich place.
to keep your eyes peeled - to keep your eyes open.
canyon - 峡谷
*The Grand Canyon is famous for its beautiful scenery.
*The observation tower overlooks a majestic red-rock canyon.
close-up : 特写，特写镜头。
*The satellite took several close-up pictures of this planet. 人造卫星。。星球。
*It's kind of odd to see a close-up of yourself on TV.
The rookies  - refer to rocky mountain.
countless -无数的，数不清的。 'count' -计数。
*In the mountains, you can see countless stars in the night sky.
*The invention of the vaccine saved countless lives.
peacefully - 和平地，平和地，平静地。" peace" -和平
*The baby rested in her mother's arms peacefully.
*The protest ended peacefully.
peaceful  (adj) - 和平的。
*The couple had a peaceful breakup.
regally - majesty, royal as a king or queen. 帝王般的，雄伟的。
*The crowned princess waved her hand regally. 未来继承王位的公主。。具有王者之风的挥手。
*The palace sits regally in the center of the capital. 雄伟的
regal (n) - 如皇室般的，华丽的，有王者之风的。
*The restaurant's regal decorations attract many customers.
luxury - very expensive thing, high class. 奢侈的，豪华的。
*Mark collects luxury watches. 名贵的
*One night in this luxury hotel costs over US.$500.豪华的
luxury (n) - 奢侈豪华
*The family lives in luxury, and they always travel first class.

Language Tips:
What can be more beautiful than brilliant blue water or snowy mountains?
rhetorical question - ask a question that not expect people to answer. 休辞疑问句，问问题的人提出不需要回答的疑问句。
What are you waiting for - is a rhetorical question. 也是一种休辞疑问句。
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What the place got its name?
Banff - Banffshire  -加拿大太平洋铁路公司老板，以他苏格兰出生地Banffshire命名。
Sulphur Mountain - the mountain has a lot of sulfur.
Johnston Canyon - 淘金者Johnston 发现这美丽的峡谷而命名。
Upper Falls / Lower Falls. - 有上就有下，俩瀑布相距不远或同在一处，上，下相应而命名。
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alliteration - 口韵的。如：
lovely Lake Louise
Coca Cola
Paypal
tongue twisters - 饶舌令。
twist- 扭转，打结的。




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