OK so this was SO MUCH FUN!
Shane's mom came to visit and thought we should
trek out to Lake Louise for the Ice Carving Festival!
Wow it was amazing.
We weren't in a rush in the morning, and even though
we took our time loading up we still left before 9am.
We stopped for the potty in Banff and took a little stroll
to find some fun snow art!
We got to the town site before noon and the
parking was already crazy!
We strapped the kids on headed into the town site.
There was a shuttle from the town site up to the chateau.
I Highly recommend it, it took FOREVER just to get on the bus,
but it was way better than trekking the kids 1/2 a km up
the mountain while cars and buses pass us.
Despite the wait the kids were excellent, made friends
along the way, slid down the snow banks, and we took our time
making friends of our own and enjoying people watching.
We bought tickets to see the sculptures up close,
which were good all day and we passed them on to someone
in the ticket line when we were done.
There was tons to do without tickets though!
Lots of kid and family activities inside the Chateau crafts,
learning tables, and info booths, etc.
Even this girl enjoyed her time free from the backpack!
There was lots going on outside too, skating
and sledding on the lake.
Photo's with Jack frost and the Ice Queen were also available.
After all the excitement we enjoyed a rather quit drive home.
This adventure was one of the kids favorite!
We had so much fun and it is on
the list of adventures to try again!
Here's a link to the event!
