Exiting Clearwater 4 bald eagles circle overhead sealing what was a very enjoyable time at the resort.
A third of the way along the 311km to Jasper we stop for a river safari at Blue River. The safari took us along a lake fed by the North Thompson river - the main objective - to see bears, and our efforts were not in vain for by the lakeside we saw 4 brown bear cubs with their mother, the cubs playing on a fallen tree. We managed to get very close without disturbing them. It was really quite something to see these bears in their natural habitat totally free to do as they pleased.
Further on, just beyond Valemont, we joined the Yellowhead highway. The first car to go up this way came about a 100 years ago. How they did it is a miracle. Later on, during the 2nf world war the road was updated using Canadian Japanese interment labour. Just a little further along Route 16 we stopped off at Mount Robson. We are now in the real Rockies with mountains all around us.
As we continue on the trail mountains pass by every few moments, with signposts denoting their names. Soon we come across the provincial border of Alberta and cross the time zone - we are now 1 hour closer to home. A few moments later we come to the edge of the Jasper National Park. A charge is made of $9 per adult per day.
The Best Western in Jasper is the most expensive hotel that we are staying in and I am pleased that we have already paid for this well in advance. It is the only time we have prepaid, although we have made reservations for all other hotels. This allowed for any delays.
Whilst being expensive the room exceeds expectations with real luxury in every aspect, the bathroom for instance, containing a double whirlpool bath.
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