Yukon’s slogan, “Larger Than Life”, says it all. This is a land of magnificent landscapes, a compelling history, and a photographer’s dream. We just got back from a short trip concentrating on two of the territory’s most prominent destinations – wildly impressive Kluane National Park and historic Dawson City – along with stops in Whitehorse and a few other spots in between. We’ll be getting… Read more20 Photos to Lure you to Yukon
Victoria, British Columbia ranks among Canada’s top destinations for good reason, appealing to everyone from history and culture buffs to nature lovers, adrenaline junkies, foodies, golfers, or those who simply like to wander around the stunning setting. Two of the city’s most iconic buildings face the central Inner Harbour. Appropriately, a statue of Queen Victoria guards the ornate British Columbia Legislative Assembly. Practically next door… Read moreThe Varied Faces of Victoria, BC
If we had to pick our favourite places in Canada, Saskatchewan’s Hunt Falls would definitely be high on the list. We just got back from a return trip to this special place, and were pleased to see that little had changed since we last visited a few years ago. Despite being an incredibly gorgeous spot, it remains a rare piece of unspoiled wilderness that… Read moreReturn to Hunt Falls
One place that we never tire of visiting is the Great Sand Hills of southwest Saskatchewan. Not only are these the second largest sand dunes in Canada (only the remote Athabasca Sand Dunes of Saskatchewan’s far north are larger), they are the easiest to visit – you simply drive right up to them then go for a short hike. We recently made a return… Read moreGreat Sand Hills Revisited
Alberta’s Red Rock Coulee is one of the most unusual and photogenic spots on the Canadian prairies. We were extremely impressed by our first visit, our only regret being that clouds moved in and we weren’t able to get golden-hour light to photograph the strange orange-red rock formations. Not that the even light of a cloudy day is bad, mind you. Indeed, light filtered… Read moreRed Rock Coulee Revisited
Massive Lake Diefenbaker dominates summer recreation in southern Saskatchewan. Its 800 kilometres of shoreline boasts three provincial parks, three regional parks, plus various recreation sites. Most visitors have favourite spots, but when we looked at including Lake Diefenbaker in our new book, Saskatchewan’s Best Scenic Drives, we decided to look at the big picture by circling the entire lake. What impressed us most was the… Read moreCircle Trip around Saskatchewan’s Lake Diefenbaker
