The Boss isn’t the only famous bear of Banff! With an estimated 60-65 bears frequenting this National Park, Parks Canada is familiar with many bears in the area. Parks Canada began collaring and monitoring bears in Spring 2012 under various research projects, including the Canadian Pacific Grizzly Bear Research Project and the Eastern Slopes Grizzly Bear Project. Parks also uses remote cameras and DNA analysis to help understand grizzly bear populations in Banff, Jasper, Yoho, …
It’s that time of year again! 🥳 Mountains and Treasures wildlife and landscape calendars are hot off the press! Featuring photography from Canadian photographer Steve McLaughlin, they’re photographed, designed and printed locally here in Canmore, Alberta. These fully made in Canada calendars make perfect gifts for someone visiting Canada – or for yourself when you miss the mountains! Best of all, they have all the Canadian holidays and are printed on high quality, thick paper …
You spent hours seeking out your subjects, composing each frame, and patiently waiting for the perfect moment to capture that once-in-a-lifetime shot. But when you review the results, instead of tack-sharp images bursting with detail and life, you’re greeted with a disappointing collection of blurry, indistinct photos that fail to do justice to what you just witnessed. You try to rescue the photos, but even the sharpening slider can only take you so far. It’s …
Whether you’re photographing birds, bears, deer or everything in between, wildlife photography lets you freeze fleeting moments of beauty in nature. With that said, it comes with its own set of unique challenges. Wildlife photography might be one of the most challenging out of any genre and certainly the most demanding of our cameras. These 10 essential tips will help take you from beginner to pro and get amazing animal shots in no time. Start …
Moraine Lake is one of the Rockies’ most photographed lakes, and a must-see for any first-time visitor to the Park. It’s not hard to understand why, with its stunning turquoise blue waters and fresh mountain air making it the ultimate bucket list location. The road to Moraine Lake opens around June 1st, depending on weather conditions. The road is completely closed starting in mid-October because the snow makes it an avalanche hazard. With that said, …
Maligne Lake and Spirit Island are two iconic locations in Jasper National Park, Alberta. Maligne Lake is the largest natural lake within the Canadian Rockies. The turquoise waters and rocky peaks surrounding it make it just spectacular to visit, especially in the summer time! Spirit Island is located about 14km into Maligne Lake. (Despite the name, it’s actually attached to the shore by a small strip of land, making it a peninsula.) It’s only accessible …