As of 2023, it’s no longer possible to drive the road to Moraine Lake in your own vehicle – with two exceptions. (You can drive yourself if you have a parking pass for people with disabilities, or book a night at the Moraine Lake Lodge.) Parks Canada closed the road to private vehicles because visitors were arriving as early as 4 a.m. just to get a spot at this famous lake! Parking was always at …
Bow Lake is by far one of the easiest lakes near Banff to get to. There’s no 10-minute walk up a trail like at Peyto Lake, and no shuttles to book like at Moraine Lake. It’s just a simple pull-off from Highway 93 (the Icefields Parkway.) In fact, Bow Lake and Peyto Lake are only about a 5-minute drive from each other. But the water is no less blue! Bow Lake is fed by the …
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 …