The Canadian Rockies mountain range spans the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. With jagged, ice-capped peaks, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a region of alpine lakes, diverse wildlife and outdoor recreation sites.
Throughout this unique photographic retreat you will be immersed in this beautiful mountain landscape where there are virtually photographic opportunities in every location you look. Art will work closely with participants to show the amazing potential the landscape has to offer. You will be working with the grand landscape as well as the more intimate with instruction on macro photography as well.
Our photo tour will go at a leisure pace through two National Parks in the area, Jasper and Banff. This tour will be an unhurried adventure without long drives. Similar to other retreats that Art will be leading, we have selected a lodge that is in close proximity to the many photographic destinations, so that we can offer a more relaxed photographic experience.
Led by Art Wolfe
Assisted by Gavriel Jecan and Canadian Photographer/Guide Chris Dowsett
Limited to 6 participants
Transportation and Accommodation
All lodging expenses are included on a shared accommodation basis. You will be responsible for your flight to and from Calgary Airport. However, once you arrive transportation will be provided for our field outings and to the lodges in BANFF and Jasper and back to Calgary at the end of the tour in a comfortable SUV.
Itinerary
Shooting schedules have the ability to be altered to effectively cater to the photographic desires of the group, as well as to adapt to changeable weather conditions.
*This is not intended to be a physically strenuous workshop, but will require some light hiking. We’ll drive to all shooting locations, no long hiking required. We will be up early & out late to take advantage of the best possible light.
Day 1 July 13 Arrive at Calgary Airport
Arrive in Calgary International Airport (YYC)
6:00 PM – Meet & Greet, Hotel Lobby Acclaim Hotel
We will go over safety issues, recent wildlife sightings and behavior. We also will discuss plans, goals and objectives for the upcoming week. Art may also provide a brief instructional lecture.
6:30 PM Group No-Host Dinner
Accommodations: Acclaim Hotel Calgary Airport – 123 Freeport Boulevard Northeast Calgary, AB
Days 2-6 July 14-18 Drive to BANFF
AM: Morning check out of Calgary hotel and departure for lodge in BANFF.
Over the next 4 full days, we will explore the pristine turquoise colored lakes, towering waterfalls, rushing rivers, canyons, and the majestic mountains of BANFF national park. Art prefers to leave the schedule a bit open so that he can select those which promise the best lighting conditions, given the current weather conditions. There are many different photographic locations in a close proximity to our lodge so there will be plenty of opportunities to capture unique landscape compositions in this pristine environment. However, our workshop is not only about capturing the grand landscape. Art will also work closely with each individual to ensure they fully grasp how to capture the more intimate aspects of landscape photography, providing group field sessions and one-on-one camera instruction.
Overnight at lodge in BANFF for 4 nights, July 7-10 checking out on the morning of July 11. Art will fill each day with photo destinations that surround the area.
Accommodations: Moose hotel and Suites – 345 Banff Ave, Banff AB T1L 1H8 Canada
Days 6-8 July 18-20 Depart BANFF for Jasper
Today we’re driving from Banff to Jasper on the famous Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s most spectacular driving routes. Named one of the top 10 drives in the world by Condé Nast Traveler, the Icefields Parkway links Banff National Park and Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies, along the way taking in mountain peaks, turquoise lakes, and over 100 glaciers, including the Athabasca Glacier.
Like Banff, Jasper has many gorgeous lakes. We’ll shoot at the Pyramid Lake, drive along the Saskatchewan river, reach the Maligne Lake. One evening we may even have a shooting session at the Medicine Lake.
Overnight at lodge in Jasper for 2 nights, July 11-12 checking out on the morning of July 13. Art will fill each day with photo destinations that surround the area.
Accommodations: Forest Park Hotel – 76 Connaught Dr. Jasper AB T0E 1E0 Canada
Day 8 July 20 Depart for Calgary – International Flights Home
Drive back to Calgary for flights home or overnight. We will photograph along the way and may start off the day with a sunrise field session. (book return flights after 2pm)
Services Included
- Double-room lodging in hotels and lodges. If you prefer not to share your room, single-room lodging is possible for an additional fee.
- SUV rental, all transfers, fuel (seats 7 people)
- Field instruction provided by Art Wolfe and Gavriel Jecan with Canadian guide and photo instructor
- Classroom lectures
- Park admissions and fees
- Multiple critiques throughout the tour
Services Not Included
- Any international Airfare, travel insurance or medical insurance. (health insurance and travel insurance is highly recommended)
- Anything not mentioned in inclusion above.
- All meals
- Tipping to accompanying escort is not included in our quote.
- Any expenditure of personal nature like alcoholic drinks, Fruit shakes, sodas, laundry, telephone calls, or internet
- Anything ordered from room service at any hotel including mineral water (other than what being offered by the hotels on their compliment).