This fine art train photograph depicts a Canadian Pacific Railway train coming around Morant’s Curve on a crisp winter day after a fresh snowfall. Though you have to brave the elements, winter is when the Rockies truly shine, in our experience!
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The History of Morant’s Curve
Morant’s Curve is a scenic viewpoint on the way from Banff to Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Canada. Located along Highway 1A (also known as The Bow Valley Parkway -an absolutely stunning drive, if you’re in the area!), it’s a cherished spot for photographers to try to capture the trains. Patience is definitely a virtue when it comes to photographing the trains here as the schedules are not public.
Nicholas Morant
Morant’s Curve is named for the famous Canadian photographer Nicholas Morant. This lucky gentleman worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway company for two separate stints as a staff photographer.
He spent over 40 years of his career with them and got to ride the trains photographing scenic Canadian landscapes. Morant retired in 1981 and passed away in 1999 at the age of 88. Even appearing at one point on Canadian currency, his work is still widely recognized today.
Canadian Pacific Railway
Built in 1881, the CP Railway is a transcontinental railway spanning all the way from Toronto to Vancouver, two of Canada’s major provincial capitals. The railway was instrumental in expanding Canada’s population Westward, and is still fully operational today. As a symbol of Canada’s history and culture, it is a must see while visiting the Canadian Rockies.
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