The springs at Banff have variable discharge and are associated with large tuffa deposits. The origin of the springs will be discussed. Lunch in Banff. Paint Pots, Hwy 93, Kootney National Park. The paint pots are cold mineral springs, owing their name to the ochre beds once used by natives for preparation of paints.
Active springs form distinct pools with hard rims of iron oxide.
Peyto Lake, Banff National Park. We will observe an excellent example of a proglacial outwash fan. The outwash fan is a modern analogue for many unconsolidated aquivers throughout Canada. Overnight in Banff National Park. Saturday July 1 Athabasca Glacier, Jasper National Park.