My favorite time to visit the Canadian Rockies is in June. There are many reasons for that. The crowds are significantly smaller than the summer months; the snow is still on the mountain peaks (it has snowed in June more than a few times but melts quickly); and the wildlife emerges from the winter, many with their babies. There are many wildlife sightings everywhere in the Canadian Rockies, even on major highways.
After visiting Yoho National Park’s Emerald Lake for sunset, we headed back toward Lake Louise for a quick snack. On the highway, we noticed a mother bear with her baby cub. We quickly pulled over to the shoulder to capture some photos of this cute guy. who seemed to be oblivious to us.