A Photographer's Guide to Banff

We celebrated our anniversary with a trip to Banff National Park in Canada and it was a photographer’s dream! Moraine Lake is a popular destination. For the best photos, take the ¼ mile Rockpile Trail up to this lookout point.

Lake Louise is absolutely stunning. The turquoise water, pine covered slopes and bright red canoes are so photogenic. You can rent a canoe for $95/hour if you want to explore around the lake.

We took the Lake Agnes Tea House hike to this remote tea house at the top of the mountain. During the summer months you can grab a warm cup of tea or indulge in a savory sandwich. Walk around to the back of the lake to capture the best view. The 4.5-mile out and back trail starts at Lake Louise.

Johnston Canyon offers a stunning hike along a steel catwalk attached to the canyon wall. The scenic trail leads to several different waterfalls.

If you want to capture photos of wildlife, it is common to see bears meandering alongside the Bow Valley Parkway. Bears can often be spotted while on the Lake Louise Gondola as well.

Natural Bridge Falls is a lesser known spot, which means you can capture the majestic beauty in solitude.

The Columbia Icefield Parkway is rated as one of the most scenic drives in the world.

There are so many incredible sights along the way. One of our favorite stops included Mistaya Canyon.

As well as the short hike to Peyto Lake.

We ended at the awe-inspiring Athabasca Glacier.

I hope these photos have inspired you to visit Banff. It is one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever experienced!