Banff and Jasper Trip – August, 2010

Cascades of Time Garden: This magnificent floral effort is located in downtown Banff. In the depths of depression architect Harold C. Beckett of Ontario "dreamed of creating in his garden a journey through time. A series of pools were to represent the main geological periods during which the rocks of the Rocky Mountains were formed. Cascades of water - 'The Cascades of Time' - would connect these pools made from rocks of an appropriate age." Many unemployed during the drepression were hired to create the project. The Banff National Parks Service now maintains the garden. Currently, there is no entry fee.

Please enjoy the pictures below. I certainly had fun taking them. Some are labeled while others need no explanation.

Front of the garden - administration building in the background