Photographing the Elk Rut in Jasper National Park

Elk, Jasper, Canada

In Jasper National Park one fall morning, a wildlife drama is unfolding. An imposing bull elk runs to the top of the ridge, where it looks over a small herd of females grazing near the riverbank. With a magnificent set of multi-point antlers stretching a metre above his head, the bull is clearly showing off to the gals. It’s the annual fall rut, or breeding… Read morePhotographing the Elk Rut in Jasper National Park

Top 10 Fall Colour Spots in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Landing Fall Colours

Fall colour season is almost upon us. Already we see the changes taking place. In Saskatchewan, the height of the season is usually around the third week of September, though every year is different, and there are variations in different parts of the province. The wild card this year is the severe drought we experienced over the summer, so we don’t know yet what effect… Read moreTop 10 Fall Colour Spots in Saskatchewan

Giddy Up. Exploring Banff’s Backcountry on Horseback

Crossing creek on Trail Ridge, Banff National Park

We recently had a chance to venture deep into the backcountry of Banff National Park, well away from the busyness of Canada’s most popular park. But our horseback adventure was quite a change from our usual remote trips where we have to carry all of our gear and be self-sufficient for wilderness camping. Instead, we got to sleep in a real bed, have hot showers,… Read moreGiddy Up. Exploring Banff’s Backcountry on Horseback

Exploring the Sights and History of Banff Townsite

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