The Canadian Rockies is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that comprises of provincial and national parks from Alberta to British Columbia Banff. The Icefields Highway, connecting Jasper to Banff, is one of the most scenic drives in the world. Here are pictures that prove the Canadian Rockies Rock!
Moraine Lake at Dawn
Moraine Lake
Who hasn't seen this idealized view? It's aptly called the twenty-dollar view because the mountains from behind the lake were featured on the reverse side of the Canadian twenty-dollar bill issued in 1969 and 1979. The lake reflects a distinct blue color due to it being glacially fed; The distinct shade of blue is caused by the refraction of light off the rock flour deposited at the bottom of the lake.
Athabasca Falls Rainbow
Athabasca Falls is just west of the Icefields Parkway in Jasper National Park on the upper Athabasca River. It is a powerful and very picturesque waterfall. Athabasca Falls isn't particularly high, but the sheer volume of water it drops is beyond comprehension.
Bow River in the Fall
Aspens in Fall
Fall colors line every view of the Trans-Canada highway.
Trans-Canada Highway
Trans-Canadian Railroad
A Flooded Meadow off the Trans-Canada Highway
Here's an interesting fact: The Trans-Canada Highway is the longest highway in the world and for most of its length there is alternative highways parallel that are also considered the Trans-Canada.
Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake Contrast
Wildlife galore
Emerald lake in Yoho National Park is your quintessential Rockies scenery. You can hike around the lake and it combines a circuit of a green glacial lake surrounded by mountains. It's less popular than its nearby neighbor, Lake Louise in Banff, but is equally beautiful.
Young Elk
Goat Smile
You are never far away from wildlife in the Canadian Rockies! You will meet bears, mountain goats, elks, and caribou. Just a drive around the Ice-Field Highway will procure plenty of wildlife photo opportunities.
20 Dollar View
Vermillion Lakes Sunset
Vermillion lakes is a series of three lakes that are formed in the Bow River valley, in Banff National Park, at the foot of Mount Norquay. They are easily accessible in the Trans-Canadian highway.
Maligne Lake Boathouse
Bow River
The Bow River
The Bow River's source is from the Bow Glacier, which belongs to the Wapta Icefield. The surge from this source streams into Bow Lake in the Canadian Rockies. It streams south to the town of Lake Louise then turns east and moves through the town of Banff then through Canmore. The Ghost Lake supply is shaped upstream from the town of Cochrane. The Bow then streams eastbound to the city of Calgary; it proceeds to shape the South Saskatchewan River when the Bow joins with the Oldman River close Grassy Lake in southern Alberta.
Peyto Lake
Are those colors real? Photoshop? Is Peyto Lake really is that blue? Yes! The lake gets its color from glacially deposited glacial rock flour. These suspended rock particles give Peyto its distinct bright, turquoise color.
Emerald Lake Lodge Bloom
Emerald Lake Straws
Fall Colors Aspen
HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE CANADIAN ROCKIES?
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Beautiful pictures! I visited your website and I find it very interesting and informative. It would be nice if you put your steemit link on your website.
Great job.
Beautiful. I must say the nature has given some more attention to that region. Look at those trees and mountains. Anyone will be fresh in a moment when he visits that place
Yeah you pretty much never hear about the Canadian rockies. I don't think I have ever seen pics of them.
Wow AMAZING places ...I would love to visit them some time...
I was in Canada in 2017 in Quebec and it was very beautiful but we could not stay to much time because we where working...but still I loved the place.
Wonderful pictures @adnoisabril
May I ask what camera was used to take these photos?
I've been to the Rockies 5 times now. But I always went with a large group of people I didn't have enough time to explore. One day, hopefully, when I get my driver's license and a car, I'll be able to go by myself ^^
Canon 5d MKII back then :) You need a car there to get the most out the trip!
Thanks! It seems like many photographers use the 5D at one point :) Maybe I should consider it my next camera when I'm ready to upgrade. I currently own Canon EOS 750D.
Forget about "the camera" the quality of the photos usually comes from the Lens. Do research on the lens system you like best and buy the camera that matches the lens. Canon has a decent collection - spend your money on the lens, not the sensor (750D is more than good enough).
Ohh this is such a good advice :)!! Thank you
these picture really incredible very nice work keep it up
Greetings from Calgary!!!
I'm been to most of those locations dozens of times, but the one thing I learned from your post is the 20 dollar view, how cool is that?!? You have some serious talent with that lens capturing this gorgeous land we're proud to call home. Definitely going to follow your posts from here on out.
Thanks
thank you :)
Every single picture looks like a postcard. Great post and great shots!
I can't wait to travel around Canada and go to Banff National Park myself. Such a wonderful place.
Wow, wow, i can't believe all these picture re so real, wow, the one that caught my attention is the Peyto lake, original blue, so lovely. The Canadian mountain also amazing, oh, All your collections are really awesome i must confess. Thanks for keeping my eyes busy.
Athabasca Falls, with the rainbow, its amazing shot! Good angle, very nice post. Indeed i like! 😋
Very good yes shot, you do with a peaceful heart so that your photo photo take so beautiful ... It is impressive
Those are some amazing photos, they look very similar to New Zealand. Have you ever been there or considered visiting? Your camera skills would reap a good harvest!
NZ, of course! it's on the list :)
There is no denying the awesomeness of this place and your photos have done it epic justice!
I love the way you have brought out the strong colours, the contrast and the image crops. Big fan :)
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Wow, you sure pump out the photos— beautiful ones at that! I'm an amateur photographer, looking to get my feet wet here in Steemit. Any support would be greatly appreciated! Love the work you do by the way. :)
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Wow, these are some stunning pictures. I have always wanted to visit Canadian rockies but this time would love going over to Denver in Fall. May be next year will be Canadaian rockies after doing VISA formalities !! Thank you for inspiring with these picures.
Colorado is equally stunning!
Thanks for the affirmation, looking forward to the trip this coming fall.
Very nice pictures. The Rocky Mountains have so many beautiful locations to see.
I have so many pictures that I haven't posted on my blog yet. I love seeing what other people have to share. There's no way I could see every beautiful location in the Rocky Mountains in one lifetime.
This past summer we went from Edmonton, Alberta to Victoria, British Columbia. We took the Crowsnest Pass highway which passes through the mostly southern British Columbia part of the Rocky Mountains.
I posted our visit to Frank Slide. That was one of our first stops on our trip. On the way back home we stopped at Hell's Gate and Othello Tunnels. We spent enough time at Frank Slide and Hell's Gate but I wish we had more time at the Othello Tunnels. We were rushed because of our schedule. Unfortunately we had to return to our everyday lives in Alberta.
There's also a few scattered pictures from various photo contests that are Rocky Mountain pictures but anyone that's interested can just find them on my blog. I won't fill this post up with too many links.
Your photography skills are undoubtedly a few levels beyond anything I've ever submitted. Thank you for sharing.
I'm speechless...absolutely mind-blowing photography. Really showcases Canada's diverse landscapes and wildlife. Iv'e been to the rockies before a few times camping and hiking with my family. Monk lake is my favorite spot. I'd like to go back this year, it's been way to long! Thanks for the incredible post!
these are fantastic. the way my monitor looks at night it makes a few look almost like paintings. It must be great to stand in the middle of that scenery and snap photos. Jealous for sure!!
thank you
Stunning photos! I lIve in Edmonton, just a few hours drive away from Jasper and Banff and have seen many photos of the Rockies as well as witnessing them in real life. Definitely on of the best collections of photos that I have ever seen!
Canada is impressive, those images are magnificent and I hope one day I can visit that wonderful country
What a great photography skills! In addition on it, the place was also awesome! I hope I can also go in there too! :') Keep it up in your passion!
Wow! I love the colours. Great shots👍
Unbeleivable Amazing natural pictures Thanx @adonisabril
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wow really nice photography
Wow...
I love it... May I reestem it?
yes :)
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very beautiful place,
How do you do it, I really like your photos, let me resteem
I go out. I shoot. I post here :)
I knew a Canadian guy once, and I remember how jelly I was on him that he was was enjoying so many places around him haha. But really beautiful place :)
These images are truly stunning..
Mind blowing photographs.. Simply amazing :)
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Wow ! Amazing places !! Awesome shots my friend !! Enjoyed a lot .
Beauty of nature can be seen in every picture. Nature always wears the colors of the spirit.In nature, light creates the color. In the picture, color creates the light.
Beautifully taken pictures
post images of your posts.
Very nice!
Amazing Photography I love it
really amazing pictures
Marvelous natural picture, really want to go there.
Canada is such a beautiful place! Jesus my heart cannot. Really want to pack a bag and go now!
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splendid photography @adonisabril
All photos are a treat to the eyes! Thanks for sharing about Canadian Rockies.
WOW!
I believe that's how heaven looks like.
Thanks for sharing.
Good. Good friends
Wow..amazing place on earth! Cool ambiance hope here in the philippines has the same place as it is. Thanks for posting..very relaxing place.
awesome post i like it very much
Wow! I'm amazed :)
Amazing photography :)