The European flag. The European flag symbolises both the European Union and, more broadly, the identity and unity of Europe. It features a circle of 12 gold stars on a blue background. They stand for the ideals of unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe. The number of stars has nothing to do with the number of member countries, though the circle is a symbol of unity. The history of the flag goes back to 1955.
Trailhead, Parker Ridge hike, Riding the buses. The Trailhead is in Banff National Park on the south side of the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93 North), 9 km south of the Icefield Information Centre, and about halfway between Lake Louise (119 km) and Jasper (113 km).
Click here, to see photographs along the Blue Rige Parkway and get a taste of what's in store! Two hundred fifty-two miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway wind from the town of Cherokee, NC to the Virginia border. Some of the main Parkway attractions include: Hiking and scenic walks. With over 100 hiking trails, the Parkway offers everything from a short leg-stretch to a challenging cross-country trek.