One of my favourite spots for fall colours in Banff National Park is along the Bow Valley Parkway between Banff and Castle Mountain. There are some beautiful groves of aspen trees along the parkway that turn honey gold each autumn between September 15th and 30th, making for some spectacular landscape photography in the heart of…
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Early Spring Photography Hotspots for Banff – Johnson Lake
Five days ago I covered Vermilion Lakes and what a fantastic area it is for an early season landscape and nature photographer visiting Banff National Park because of its’ spectacular reflections and views coupled with early season greenery in the shrubs and trees. Today, I’ll take a look at another local’s favourite, Johnson Lake, which…
Banff Drives for Wildlife Photography: Lake Minnewanka
It’s sunny and warm in Banff and the Canadian Rockies this afternoon; a balmy 11 degrees Celsius (52 F). For those of you visiting Banff in the coming weeks, it’s a perfect time of year to go for a drive in search of wildlife photography opportunities in the national park. One of my favourite drives…
Winter Elk Photography in Banff
Banff National Park is one of the premier places in the world in which to photograph elk. From big bulls in the fall to cows and calves in the spring, Banff offers up a tremendous variety of elk photography opportunities in all seasons. One of my own personal favourite times of year to find and…
Fresh Snow in Banff and Jasper!
It’s been snowing for three days straight here in Banff, so for photographers (or skiers) looking for some of the fresh white stuff, the next few weeks should be a fantastic time to visit the Rockies for some wildlife or landscape photography. February is looking promising for photographers, as trees from Kananaskis Country and Kootenay…
Historic Things to Do in Banff National Park
Banff – Alberta, Canada Explore the History of the Canadian Rockies The national parks of the Canadian Rockies are World Heritage Sites themselves. What better way to explore Banff National Park and experience some authentic Canadian Rockies culture, then to visit Banff’s historic sites. With this list of great things to do in Banff your sure to experience all that Banff has to offer….
Three Historic Hikes Near Banff
Banff – Alberta, Canada Explore the History of the Canadian Rockies Banff National Park is famous for its natural wonder: from the snow capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the natural hot springs. In Banff you’re greeted by the majesty of nature at every turn. While you’re exploring the great outdoors, why not experience Banff’s cultural…
Working Holiday in the Canadian Rockies: Why Working in Banff is an Experience You Don’t Want to Miss
Banff – Alberta, Canada Become an Honorary Local in Banff Travelers often seek out an authentic experience. By taking a job in the Rockies you’ll get to become an honorary local. You’ll get to really explore the community and live that authentic experience of the Rockies in Banff National Park. Plus, there is too much…
Landscape Photo Tip: Keep those horizons straight
Today’s landscape photography tip is a basic one, but one that seems to constantly be in need of refreshing for many photographers when they hit the Canadian Rockies. Don’t let your excitement make you forget the basics, so strive to keep your horizons straight on lake edges and shorelines, which you’ll find a lot of…
Wildflower Photography in Banff, Kootenay, Yoho and Jasper this summer
Wildflower season is almost upon us here in the Rockies…and actually, it already is upon is in the valley bottoms, as a wide variety of flowers have already appeared, even paintbrush and some of the other late species. But the true wildflower photography season for Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks is just around…