OUTLINE:  The Canadian Rockies are part of a ‘backbone’ of mountains that run from New Mexico all the way to Alaska, but the stretch shared by the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia are among the most accessible and spectacular. John Baker has been leading photography tours to the region since 1989, and knows the obvious and not-so-obvious spots that Jasper, Banff, and Yoho National Parks have to offer. That, along with a thorough knowledge of where to be when the light is at its best is a combination that yields high quality images . . . the rest is down to you, but John will be on hand to help with the technical side too. High elevations in the summer are the place to shoot wildflowers in both wide expanse and macro modes. Add to the mix waterfalls, sunrise and sunset photography, plus the ever changing light amid mountain ranges that are sporadically graced by Elk, Bear, Big Horn Sheep and Coyote etcetera, and you have a memorable photography tour.

Also see Canadian Rockies photo essay

OVERSEAS TRAVEL
<> It is recommended, but not imperative, that you arrive a day early to be fresh and on time for the trip!
<> Early arrival also enables you to explore the gateway city should you wish.
<> A late flight arrival on day 1 of the trip might entail you having to find your own way to the first hotel, if not close to the airport.
<> Please note that the ending date of the trip is the day of your departure flight. Please arrange your flights accordingly.

Clients from Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and Australasia should depart their home country a day or two prior to Day 1, so that the commencement of this photography tour isn't missed.

DAY 1  |  CALGARY, ALBERTA
I'll meet your early afternoon flight into Calgary, home of the Calgary Stampede and a central gateway into the spectacular Rockies. After lunch we'll photograph the spectacular Calgary skyline from a couple of vantage points, and then make our way westwards to Canmore for shots of the Three Sisters and Chinaman's Peak lit by some 'special light' hopefully. On to Banff with excursions to Two Jack, and Vermillion Lakes being essential while in the Banff area.
BANFF, 1 night

DAYS 2, 3 and 4  |  BANFF to JASPER
After sunrise at Vermillion Lakes and breakfast, we'll slowly coast the Bow Valley Parkway in search of wildlife where Elk are the most visible. On via Lake Louise, but we'll be back!, and onto the Icefields Parkway and our first look at Herbert Lake. Going north we'll photograph Bow Lake, the Crowfoot Glacier, Peyto Lake, and the Columbia Icefield where a ride out onto the Columbia Glacier is optional. Into Jasper national park for Sunwapta and Athabasca Falls, plus I hope encounter the white Mountain Goat. Then onto Jasper as the last light of the day fades.
We’ll spend the next two days getting close to Mt. Edith Cavell, Pyramid Lake, Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake where we’ll take a boat trip to Spirit Island at the lake’s south end. This is also a good area for Elk and Big Horn Sheep, plus there are some good stands of Aspen groves for creating pattern compositions.
JASPER,  3 nights

DAYS 5, 6, 7 and 8  |  JASPER to BANFF National Park
Another early run prior to breakfast to catch the wildlife still up and about, then after our last breakfast in Jasper we'll photograph more of the Icefields Parkway, but in reverse. We’ll shoot all day as we pass through both Jasper and Banff national parks, and make our way to Lake Louise for our four night stay. 
During our time in Lake Louise we’ll take in Emerald Lake, and Takkakaw Falls in Yoho national park, plus Moraine Lake, the Bow Valley Parkway, the Banff area, and much more including Lake Louise itself. Early starts will be must while here.
LAKE LOUISE, 4 nights

DAY 9  |  LAKE LOUISE to CALGARY
First light at Herbert Lake today, then a return to Lake Louise for breakfast. Weather permitting we'll have captured the Lake Louise dawn classic and more, so we'll take our time returning down the Bow Valley Parkway while on the lookout for more wildlife such as Coyote, Elk and Big Horn Sheep. A third and last look at the Banff region making sure that we haven't missed anything, then on to Calgary for hotel check-in. The city skyline at sunset will be optional, and we'll take our time over our last dinner as a group.
CALGARY, 1 night