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Banff Alberta, More Than A Cute Town

Unique husband and wife team, Norm & LilyAunt Georgia was a very gregarious person,
Goldman, write and paint about Banff,and although she never operated a B&B,
Alberta.her home was always open to anyone who wished
to drop in and savor her great cooking and
warm  hospitality.
Banff  Alberta -More Than A Cute Tourist TownThe present B&B owners wishing to carry
on Aunt Georgia's traditions provide their
A Stay In Not Just An Ordinary B&B Inguests with the finest in hospitality and
Banff  Albertaamenities. It is little wonder that it has
become  a  favorite  among honeymoon couples.
-Article  by:  Norm  Goldman
Jami's attention to detail and her boundless
-Paintings  by:  Lily  Azerad-Goldmanenergy is evident everywhere. Because this
B&B only has four guest rooms, it is easy
TOWN  OF  BANFFto offer individualized service. When Jami
says Thea's House differs from other
As Canadians, my wife and I are somewhatB&B's in Banff trust me, she is not
embarrassed to admit that although we haveexaggerating!
traveled around the world for the past
thirty- five years, we never once visitedWe stayed in the Rundle Room, or the
Banff Alberta. Perhaps, we believe in the oldhoneymoon suite, with its petit balcony that
mistaken belief - "the grass is greener onhad a fantastic view of the mountains. This
the  other  side  of  the  fence."room, as well as the other three, is
completely separate from the owner's living
This year after some reflection coupled withquarters, thus providing the utmost in
our crying over the Canadian dollar taking aprivacy. All rooms are spacious, uncluttered
beating in the USA, we decided that it wouldand filled with those extra sought after
not be a bad idea to check out Banff andromantic touches - the finest linens, best
surroundings.down duvets and down pillows, fluffy towels
and bathrobes, gas fireplaces, tv, vcr,
There are no photos, movies or videos thattelephones, kingside beds in three of the
could do justice or could have adequatelyrooms while the fourth has two double beds,
prepared us for the mind- blowing andentertainment units, fresh flowers, and
overwhelming peaks of the Canadian Rockies.chocolates  placed  on  the  pillows.
At times they even felt somewhat
intimidating, and in fact my wife confessedLuxurious, also, was our suite with its large
to me that she felt a little claustrophobicJacuzzi tub for two and steam shower, where I
walking around the Town of Banff looking uphad the ultimate pleasure to steam myself and
at  these  towering  mountain  summits.then loll back and let the magic of the
locally made bath salts work on my tired
When we mentioned to a visitor from Francebones, especially after our grueling day of
that a short drive from our hometown ofhiking.
Montreal there are the Laurentian Mountains,
she laughed at us saying these are hillsTo be noted is that the three other rooms
compared to the Rockies. We didn't feelhave standard size jetted bathtubs with
insulted-she  was  right  on!showers.
In 1883 the Town of Banff was created as aBreakfast you can bet will be something out
result of the trans-continental railwayof the ordinary. Jami believes that before
having been built through the Bow Riverhiking or skiing you need sufficient fuel.
Valley.You are sure to be served fruit salads,
breads, cereals, jams, homemade yogurts, tea,
The town is perched along the Bow Rivercoffee, and one of the daily hot breakfasts,
within the Banff National Park that has beenwhich varies from day to day. Jami is also
classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.very attentive to her guest's dietary needs
From almost everywhere you can view theas evidenced by her purchase of special
Cascade, Tunnel, Sulphur, and Rundlepancake mix and bread for my wife, who is
Mountains.lactose  intolerant.
It was only in 1990 did it officially becomeIf you are looking to fall in love or just
an incorporated town, however, with one verythe spark for romance, this is the place to
important difference from other Albertastay, and we have to concur with the couple
towns- Parks Canada controls environmentalwho wrote in our room's guest book, "we came
protection within the town. You can wellhere to relax and fall in love. Thank you for
imagine the" red tape" a homeowner has tomaking it easy. This place is the most
endure before any kind of renovation orbeautiful  we  have  ever  seen."
modification  is  approved.
Activities  In  And  Around  Banff
We were also informed that a cap has been
placed on any future development of the town.If just hanging around Thea's House or
walking up and down Banff Avenue checking out
the souvenir shops is not your cup of tea,
you don't need to go very far to find
Thea's  House,  More  Than  Just  A  B&Bsomething  exciting  to  do.
There are over 4.8 million visitors
converging into the Banff area every year.
Imagine trying to make a reservation in anJust a short drive away is Banff Upper Hot
inn, B&B or hotel during the peakSprings. It is the only hot springs in the
seasons!Banff area open topublic bathing. The water
may be hot but as we discovered it was
Consider yourself fortunate if you succeed inheaven, particularly if you suffer from
securing a room in one of the mostarthritis.
extra-ordinary romantic B&Bs in the area
called Thea's House, located five minutesHow about taking a boat ride or fishing on
from Main Street Banff. According to owners,Lake Minnewanka in the heart of the Canadian
Jami and Greg Christou, it is not unusualRockies  in  Banff  National  Park.
that reservations for their four guest- rooms
can  fill  up  six  months  in  advance.You can also sign up for the tours offered by
Discover Banff Tours. We enjoyed the evening
You are probably wondering what the namewildlife safari adventure that lasted about 2
"Thea" stands for and what is so special½ hours during the early evening hours and
about  this  B&B?where we had the opportunity to observe
animals  in  their  natural  environment.
Jami informed us that the name "Thea" means
aunt in Greek. Apparently, the B&B wasAs for cultural activities, you have to check
named after Greg's grand- aunt, Georgia, whoout the famous Banff Center For The
originally owned the house. Her last wish wasPerforming Arts, where you are sure to find
to have the house kept within the Christousomething going on in the way of a theatre or
family.musical performance.



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