33 breathtaking photos from the most beautiful place in Canada
Located in western Canada between British Columbia and Saskatchewan, the province of Alberta is home to breathtaking scenery that serves as inspiration for both professional and amateur photographers.
Alberta offers a variety of landscapes as it's surrounded by the Canadian Rocky Mountains to the west and prairies to the east. This is the Icefields Parkway — a highway that runs through Alberta — as captured by travel Instagrammer and adventurist Jordan Herschel (@jordanherschel).
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Here's another one of Herschel's stunning photographs of the area.
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Alberta is home to a number of waterfalls. This one is Sheep River Falls, which is located in Sheep River Provincial Park in Kananaskis County.
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At Lundbreck Falls, the Crowsnest River falls 12 meters to a canyon below. This photo was taken by Dave and Deb (@theplanetd), a traveling couple who have been named top travel Instagrammers by multiple publications such as USA Today and Harper's Bazaar.
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Photographer and blogger Gary Arndt (@everythingeverywhere) found this beautiful yet rugged triple waterfall in Kananaskis Country.
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Just west of the Icefields Parkway, in Jasper National Park, are the Athabasca Falls, another majestic cascade filled with water from the upper Athabasca River.
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Here's what the amazing Jasper National Park looks like from afar.
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Travel photographer Chris Burkard (@chrisburkard) managed to capture a different — but just as incredible — view of the Athabasca Falls.
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Here's the same view, just a different time of year.
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All of Alberta's waterfalls look pretty peaceful.
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Along with waterfalls, Alberta has a number of lakes that have been featured in many an impressive travel photo. This is Bow Lake.
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Bow Lake is located on the Bow River, which runs through the Canadian Rockies.
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The creek of Johnston Canyon is a tributary of the Bow River. Here, a brave climber attempts to scale the frozen waters.
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Located in Banff National Park, Lake Minnewanka is a glacial lake about five kilometers north of the the town of Banff.
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Banff is a picturesque resort town in Alberta, within Banff National Park.
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Here's a view of the town from the top.
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Another one of Banff National Park's lakes is Peyto Lake.
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The bright green color of Peyto's water is mesmerizing.
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Alberta's Lake Louise surrounds a tiny hamlet which is named after the lake itself. There's a ski area nearby and a Chateau where guests can stay.
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Here's Deb and Dave canoeing in Lake Louise.
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Just outside of the Lake Louise Hamlet is Moraine Lake, a popular spot for photographers thanks to its dazzling water, and the rich green trees and towering mountains that surround it.
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Even more famous than Moraine Lake is Maligne Lake, located in Jasper National Park and renowned for the color of its water, and the three glaciers visible from it.
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It's right out of a storybook.
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As is much of Alberta. Here, the fading light from the setting sun highlights the area's lush greenery.
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Visitors can also catch a glimpse of the awe-inspiring northern lights from Whistler Mountain.
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There's also plenty of wildlife to see in Alberta. Such as bears...
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Elk.
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Beavers.
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And because there are flowers...
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Bees, too.
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There's not much that Alberta doesn't have. Its magnificent landscapes make for excellent photos.
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And even better real-life experiences.
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