Canadian Rockies September 2023

The Canadian Rockies stretch across the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, forming an awe-inspiring expanse of jagged peaks, turquoise lakes and ancient glaciers. This mountain range has captivated adventurers and photographers for generations, offering landscapes that feel both majestic and otherworldly.

The Canadian Rockies are home to some of the tallest and most rugged peaks in North America. Mount Robson, the highest, towers at 3,954 meters, its snow-clad summit often shrouded in clouds. The area also boasts dense forests, meadows bursting with wildflowers in the warmer months and many waterfalls that cascade with glacial melt.

With more than 1,600 kilometers (1,000 miles) of hiking trails, Banff National Park spans 6,641 square kilometers (2,564 square miles) of the Canadian Rockies. Its Crown Jewels are Lake Louise and Moraine Lake with their unbelievably deep turquoise hues.

The dramatic interplay of light and shadow makes the Canadian Rockies a photographer’s dream. Sunrises illuminate the peaks in a rosy alpenglow, while sunsets bathe the valleys in rich, golden hues. Nighttime reveals a canvas of stars, and in rare moments, the aurora borealis dances over the mountain tops.

The Canadian Rockies offer an ever-changing plethora of photographic inspiration.