The Rockies are a pretty laid back place, even if you’re visiting towns like Banff, Canmore and Jasper. Athleisure looks are popular here, because a casual walk around town can easily turn into a hike! You don’t see that many fancy outfits, but in the winter you’re guaranteed to spot a few of the ubiquitous puffer jackets. (Definitely an improvement over the gigantic winter coats we wore as kids.) This post should give you lots …
On September 29th, a couple and their dog were killed by an aggressive grizzly bear in the back country of Banff. The bear in question was euthanized by a wildlife attack response team. This tragic incident reminds us that we share our Parks with wild animals who act instinctively. Banff, Jasper and Kananaskis are without a doubt bear country, and it makes sense for bear safety to be at the top of your mind when …
These days, most cameras are great at deciding your settings for you. Automatic mode works like a charm! But sometimes, knowing your camera inside and out can make all the difference in getting the shot you envisioned – or not. Especially when the lighting is challenging, like at sunset or other backlit situations, you’ll want to know enough about your camera settings to get the proper exposure. The way your autofocus is set up can …
If you’re traveling through the Canadian Rocky Mountains, you have great odds of seeing and photographing elk. These large animals are common throughout the Rockies – particularly Banff, Jasper National Park, and Banff’s neighboring town Canmore. They can even be spotted in Calgary, but definitely seem to prefer their home in the mountains. Elk are large ungulates, in the same family as deer and moose. They’re also known by their Shawnee name, Wapiti (meaning “white …
You perch silently on a low hill, your eyes trained on the vast expanse of wilderness. Watching for any sign of life or movement. Hours pass, the chill seeping into your bones, the light changing from harsh midday glare to the softer hues of dusk. Just as you question your life choices, finally there it is—a grey wolf with the furs of its coat ablaze in the setting sun. You have minutes to capture this …
Named for William Morant, who worked as an official photographer of the Canadian Pacific Railway, Morant’s curve marks a momentous feat of engineering – a ribbon of steel laid through challenging mountain terrain to connect Canada coast to coast. For visitors interested in exploring the Canadian Rockies and capturing images of its dramatic landscapes, Morant’s Curve represents a convergence of history, nature and photography in a single iconic location. From the modern Rocky Mountaineer and …