Banff in Spring

By Kieran

 Banff in Spring

 


Original watercolor painting and poem by Kieran Gonsalves (c) 2026, reminiscent of how we longed for the snow to thaw to rediscover the magical trails of Banff National Park outside Calgary, Canada


Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada is truly magical during the spring snow-melt.
Ice-cold streams awash with deep turquoise glacial silt that looks oh so very svelte!

Right on cue brilliant wildflowers drape the steep banks of the swift flowing streams.
The soft sweet aroma of pine trees with its first-fruit sprigs, is the stuff of dreams!

You stop to close your eyes and take a deep breath, and soon the water rapids seduce you.
The gentle fragrance of wildflowers mingle with resinous pines to wash away all your blues!

Bow Falls trails in Banff, were always a welcome respite from the icy grip of winter for us.
There was no better way to enjoy God's wondrous creation, everything else seems superfluous.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Beautiful picture from wonderful soul 🙏 Thank you for all your support. Ivette
January 17, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Kieran said…
Thank you, Ivette.You are super talented too, thanks for sharing your artwork with me. Keep on keeping on - Kieran
January 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Banff is Beautiful (WhatsApp comment from a dear friend in Florida)
January 21, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Anonymous said…
I'm also accompanying you on your travels and sharing your experiences. Thanks. (WhatsApp comment from an appreciative friend in :Poona)
January 21, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Kieran said…
Thanks Rosie, glad to have you on my art journey - Kieran
January 21, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Anonymous said…
Beautiful! ♥️🥰 You have managed to describe it so well, I read it through twice over, experience the scent of pine and hearing water gurgling...👏🏼♥️🙏🏼 (WhatsApp comment from a very dear relative in Bangalore)
January 21, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Kieran said…
Thank you, dear cuz. The real thing is so much better. Trust me. But I tried to capture some of the magic in the artwork and poem. God’s creation escape description - Kieran
January 21, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Anonymous said…
We are completely "simpatico" on that, dearest Kieran! 💞 (Reply to above comment also on WhatsApp)
January 21, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Anonymous said…
Beautiful. Banff in spring and Summer but something else in the winter,though the winter is pretty too when.the mountains and the lake are covered with snow. (WhatsApp comment from a very very dear friend in Calgary)
January 21, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Kieran said…
Vinod’s son Romeet had a white winter wedding in Kananakis. It was magical. The poor bridesmaids had to shiver during the nuptials ceremony - Kieran
January 21, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Anonymous said…
Sounds magical (WhatsApp comment from a very dear relative in Goa)
January 21, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Kieran said…
Indeed, a million times more beautiful than any painting or poems - Kieran
January 21, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Anonymous said…
Such a beautiful area
We went hiking there in 2002
Should visit again ❤️ (Signal comment from a dear friend on the East Coast)
January 21, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Kieran said…
Whenever we visit Calgary (once every 3 to 5 years) we go to Banff to refresh our spirits- Kieran
January 21, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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