Category: landscape

Exploring the Sights and History of Banff Townsite

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Vermilion Lakes, Banff Naitonal Park, Alberta, Canada

The scenery of Banff National Park is legendary, with 6,000 square kilometers of outstanding mountain wilderness. Before you wander too far afield in the park, it’s worth exploring incredible places that shouldn’t be missed in and near the bustling townsite. The Bow River Valley and powerful Bow Falls, hoodoos, Cascade Gardens, the gondola up Sulphur Mountain, the Banff Centre, Whyte Museum, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel,… Read moreExploring the Sights and History of Banff Townsite

Drones Take Your Photography to New Heights

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Lake Athabasca shoreline, Saskatchewan, drone photography

Drone photography is soaring in popularity and it’s easy to see why. We’re no longer restricted to seeing things from ground level, or finding a high spot for that grand panoramic shot. Can’t quite get the photo you want because the trees are in the way? No problem; the drone can take the camera above them. Photographing scenes with the camera pointed straight down opens… Read moreDrones Take Your Photography to New Heights

10 Amazing Spots for Sunrise and Sunset in Saskatchewan

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Conglomerate Cliffs, Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is justifiably famous for having the most dazzling sunrises and sunsets on the planet, with the Land of Living Skies putting on a show practically anywhere we go. But to kick things up a notch, check out these easily accessible vantage points to watch the sun do its magic. The Conglomerate Cliffs in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park The Conglomerate Cliffs in Cypress Hills Interprovincial… Read more10 Amazing Spots for Sunrise and Sunset in Saskatchewan

10 Amazing Saskatchewan Places that Might Surprise You

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Porcupine River, Saskatchewan

In another posting, we looked at 10 Easy to Reach Saskatchewan Scenic Viewpoints. This time we kick things up a notch by looking at 10 amazing places that aren’t so straightforward to get to. A couple of these are not difficult to reach, requiring only a relatively short walk. Most others take more effort, sometimes a lot of effort. What they have in common is… Read more10 Amazing Saskatchewan Places that Might Surprise You

Prince Albert to La Ronge Road Trip – The Scenic Route

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Nipekamew Sand Cliffs, Saskatchewan

The quickest route between Prince Albert and La Ronge is along paved Hwy #2 that takes about two and a half hours. But if you have more time to explore, this alternate suggestion for a road trip goes slightly east by Candle Lake and the fascinating Nipekamew sand cliffs, with optional short detours to Clarence Steepbank Lakes Provincial Park, and parts of Narrow Hills Provincial… Read morePrince Albert to La Ronge Road Trip – The Scenic Route