A Roar from the Depths of Snow-Capped Mountains

Mistaya Canyon: The "Mesmerize Ya" Gorge Nestled near Saskatchewan River Crossing in Banff National Park, Alberta, this hidden gem lacks an official 🤩🤩🤩Chinese name—so I’m calling it Mesmerize Ya Canyon), a phonetic translation that perfectly captures how visitors feel here!🤩🤩🤩 Seriously, "Mistaya" likely originates from the Cree language 😶‍🌫️🤩(yes, the same Cree led by Poundmaker in Civilization 6), meaning "grizzly bear." The name first referred to the river, so a literal translation could be "Grizzly Falls."😶‍🌫️🤩 To visit, start from Icefields Parkway (navigate to Mistaya Canyon Trail Head).😢😢😢 A short 500m walk leads to the river, where you’ll find slot canyons reminiscent of Arizona’s Antelope Canyon—except here, jet-black rocks frame turquoise rapids (Photos 1/2). The thundering water earned it my nickname: "Youth Edition Tiger Leaping Gorge."😢😢😢 Sitting at the canyon’s edge (Photos 3/4), listening to the roar from snow-capped depths, there’s a magic that makes you want to stay…😬😬😬 Mistaya Canyon, Banff National Park🫨🤩 #NaturalWonders #OffTheBeatenPath #WonderlandOnEarth #BanffExploration #TravelPhotography #WorkersMentalState #IsThisCanyonPretty