Are you ready to take your next photo shoot to the next level? If so, then I've got your perfect postcard places. Here are my Top 6 Best Photography Places in the Canadian Rockies in Alberta. Look no further than these photography locations if you're looking for a day trip or want that dream extended weekend trip.
Imagine kilometres of space filled with mountain parks and foothills to discover at your doorstep. So pack your camera! You won't be disappointed! The Canadian Rockies are an excellent place for photographers because it has so much variety. You can shoot in the mountains, among them or on top of the world. These places are world-class places where you will find hiking trails leading you to beautiful lakes, waterfalls, and forests filled with trees, wildflowers, nature, animals, and too many to count on one hand to explore.
High Seasons: Summer and Fall
Low Seasons: Spring and Winter
Low Seasons: Spring and Winter
Before your trip, here are some tips to consider before adventuring out.
Kananaskis Conservation Pass
Purchase the Kananaskis Conservation Pass through Grassi Lakes, Bow Valley Provincial Park, Canmore and Spray Lakes Reservoir, and Canmore Nordic Centre. The town of Canmore is omitted from this list. $15 per day or $90 for the year for two registered vehicles. For more info, check Kananaskis Conservation Pass | Alberta.ca
Purchase the Kananaskis Conservation Pass through Grassi Lakes, Bow Valley Provincial Park, Canmore and Spray Lakes Reservoir, and Canmore Nordic Centre. The town of Canmore is omitted from this list. $15 per day or $90 for the year for two registered vehicles. For more info, check Kananaskis Conservation Pass | Alberta.ca
National Parks Pass
If you travel in Banff and Jasper National Parks, purchase a day admission pass or the year-round Parks Canada Discovery Pass. For more info, check Passes, permits and fees (pc.gc.ca)
If you travel in Banff and Jasper National Parks, purchase a day admission pass or the year-round Parks Canada Discovery Pass. For more info, check Passes, permits and fees (pc.gc.ca)
Photo Tips:
- Bring a tripod for long exposures of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), Milky Way, and astrometry photography
- Milkyway season in this region of Canada is from May to October during new moon phases of the month
- Bring extra camera/flash batteries and memory cards
- Dress for the weather. Layers and coats in Spring and Winter. Summer clothing and raincoats for Spring and Summer
- Bring a tripod for long exposures of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), Milky Way, and astrometry photography
- Milkyway season in this region of Canada is from May to October during new moon phases of the month
- Bring extra camera/flash batteries and memory cards
- Dress for the weather. Layers and coats in Spring and Winter. Summer clothing and raincoats for Spring and Summer
1.) Kananaskis - Bow Valley Provincial Park
Highway 40 (Kananaskis Trail), Bow Valley Provincial Park, AB
Highway 40 (Kananaskis Trail), Bow Valley Provincial Park, AB
Photo Attractions: Upper and Lower Kananaskis Lakes, Troll Falls, Blackshale Suspension Bridge, Canoe Meadows, and Mt. Lorette Ponds.
Kananaskis
Kananaskis Mountain Lodge
Upper and Lower Kananaskis Lakes,
Black shale Suspension Bridge
Trolls Falls
Kananaskis Nordic Spa
Spray Lake
Widow Maker
Mt. Lorette Ponds.
2.) Canmore - Bow Valley Provincial Park
Highway 1, Bow Valley Provincial Park, AB
Highway 1, Bow Valley Provincial Park, AB
Photo Attractions: Three Sisters Mountains, Ha Ling Peak Mountain, Policemen's Creek Boardwalk, Quarry Lake, Canmore and Spray Lakes Reservoir, and Grassi Lakes.
Canmore was named one of the top ten best cities in Canada by Travel + Leisure magazine! Some incredible hiking trails around this charming town provide the best views of nature at their best!
Canmore was named one of the top ten best cities in Canada by Travel + Leisure magazine! Some incredible hiking trails around this charming town provide the best views of nature at their best!
Three Sisters Mountains
Three Sister Campground
Three Sister Campground
Grassi Lakes
Grassi Lakes
3.) Banff - Banff National Park
Highway 1, Banff National Park, AB
Highway 1, Banff National Park, AB
Photo Attraction: Vermillion Lakes, Hoodoos, Bankhead, Sulphur Mountain, Lake Minnewanka, Tunnel Mountain, Banff Avenue, Banff Gondola, Cave and Basin, Johnston Canyon, Castle Mountain, and Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.
Banff Gondola on Sulphur Mountain
Cascade Gardens
Hoodoos
Banff Avenue
Highway 1 to Banff
Johnston Canyon
Vermillion Lakes
Banff Springs Hotel
Banff Springs Hotel
Banff Springs Hotel
Banff Springs Hotel
Banff Springs Hotel
Banff Springs Hotel
Photo Attractions: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Larch Valley, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lakeshore Walk, Lake Lousie Ski Hill, Big Bee Hive, Lake Anges, Plains of Six Glaciers, Teahouse, and Fairmont Lake Louise.
Lake Louise is one of Canada's world-famous destinations, and it's easy to see why—the incredible views!
This alpine lake is surrounded by majestic mountain peaks that make it an incredible photo opportunity all year round; from snowy cozy white winters to fall autumn colours, the turquoise glacier-fed lake pop.
This alpine lake is surrounded by majestic mountain peaks that make it an incredible photo opportunity all year round; from snowy cozy white winters to fall autumn colours, the turquoise glacier-fed lake pop.
Boathouse in distance on Lake Louise
Wildflowers at Lake Louise
Lake Louise in Summer
Lake Louise in Fall
Fairmont Château Lake Louise in Fall
Lake Louise in Summer
Wedding in August at Lake Louise
Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake
Lake Louise in Winter
Ice Castle at Lake Louise in Winter
5.) IceFields Parkway - Banff and Jasper National Parks
Highway 93, Banff and Jasper National Parks, AB
Highway 93, Banff and Jasper National Parks, AB
Photo Attractions: Athabasca Falls, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Columbia Icefield, Big Hill & Big Bend, and Glacier Sky Walk.
Icefields Parkway is known as Canada's most scenic road. This road is located between Highway 93 and Highway 1, which means you'll be able to get some fantastic photos of the Rockies from both sides of the road! The Icefields Parkway starts at Lake Louise go to Jasper.
Icefields Parkway
Peyto lake
Bow Lake
Glacier Sky Walk
Glacier Sky Walk
Glacier Sky Walk
Columbia Icefield
Columbia Icefield
Columbia Icefield
Columbia Icefield
Columbia Icefield
Big Hill and Big Bend
Icefield's Parkway
6.) Jasper - Jasper National Park
Highway 93 (from Banff, AB) or Highway 16 (Yellowhead Highway from Edmonton), Jasper National Park, AB
Highway 93 (from Banff, AB) or Highway 16 (Yellowhead Highway from Edmonton), Jasper National Park, AB
Photo Attractions: Sunwapta Falls, Pyramid Lake and Pyramid Island. Lake Edith, Lake Annette, Lake Beauvert; Maligne Canyon, Maligne Lake and Spirit Island.
Lake Beauvert
Lake Beauvert
Lake Beauvert
Lake Annette
Lake Beauvert
Athabasca Falls
Sunwapta Falls
Sunwapta Falls
Maligne Lake
Maligne Lake
Maligne Lake
Spirit Island
Spirit Island
Spirit Island
Spirit Island
