Abraham Lake and Banff Winter Photography Tour

Summary Description

Experience the best winter landscapes of Banff National Park while strengthening your photography skills with other passionate like minded photography enthusiasts without having to navigate the winter roads or figure out when and where you should be to photograph the best light and locations!

Your day begins with pick you up at your hotel roughly around 7am depending on hotel. You will be greeted with a warm smile and hot coffee or tea to get you started on our early morning departure. Once we have everyone and have arrived at the first location - Vermilion Lakes. Here, you will receive an introductory photography lesson on the five proven steps to capture great landscape images. There will be plenty of time to be set up and be ready to capture the entire sunrise.  Afterwards, warm up on the 20-minute drive to Johnston Canyon to photograph frozen waterfalls and caves. This involves a hike roughly three kilometers round trip. You will be provided with ice cleats to ensure safe walking conditions. At all locations you will have opportunities to ask lots of questions and get personalized instruction in order to help capture great compositions. After you return from Johnston Canyon, you'll will make several other stops such as Castle Mountain, Marble Canyon and Bow Lake. Each location can vary depending on conditions and will be determined as much as possible before hand. During your trip, stop for a break to enjoy a hot lunch with soup and good conversation. A vegetarian option will be available.

The final destination is Abraham Lake where you will photograph sunset. Abraham Lake is a stunning and wide open lake that completely freezes over trapping methane gas bubbles just below the surface. This surreal experience takes place on the frozen lake offering limitless opportunities for interesting photographs. If the conditions are in our favor we will have a chance to photograph the unique formations the methane gas bubbles form!

Once the sun has set, make your way back to Banff with opportunities to share our images during the comfortable ride with opportunity to sit back and relax and ask as many questions as you would like!

Highlights
  • Experience the best winter landscapes of Banff National Park while strengthening your photography skills with other passionate like minded photography enthusiasts without having to navigate the winter roads or figure out when and where you should be to photograph the best light and locations! Your day begins with pick you up at your hotel roughly around 7am depending on hotel. You will be greeted with a warm smile and hot coffee or tea to get you started on our early morning departure. Once we have everyone and have arrived at the first location - Vermilion Lakes. Here, you will receive an introductory photography lesson on the five proven steps to capture great landscape images. There will be plenty of time to be set up and be ready to capture the entire sunrise.  Afterwards, warm up on the 20-minute drive to Johnston Canyon to photograph frozen waterfalls and caves. This involves a hike roughly three kilometers round trip. You will be provided with ice cleats to ensure safe walking conditions. At all locations you will have opportunities to ask lots of questions and get personalized instruction in order to help capture great compositions. After you return from Johnston Canyon, you'll will make several other stops such as Castle Mountain, Marble Canyon and Bow Lake. Each location can vary depending on conditions and will be determined as much as possible before hand. During your trip, stop for a break to enjoy a hot lunch with soup and good conversation. A vegetarian option will be available. The final destination is Abraham Lake where you will photograph sunset. Abraham Lake is a stunning and wide open lake that completely freezes over trapping methane gas bubbles just below the surface. This surreal experience takes place on the frozen lake offering limitless opportunities for interesting photographs. If the conditions are in our favor we will have a chance to photograph the unique formations the methane gas bubbles form! Once the sun has set, make your way back to Banff with opportunities to share our images during the comfortable ride with opportunity to sit back and relax and ask as many questions as you would like!
  • Description

    Strengthen your photography skills while experiencing the world renowned beauty of Banff National Park and Abraham Lake's infamous ice bubbles with local professional photographers. With a small group limited to ten people, this full day photography tour will provide you with ample personalized photography guidance for making memorable and professional quality landscape images of Banff and Abraham Lake in a pristine winter wonderland. Starting off before sunrise you will be picked up from your hotel in Banff and brought to Vermilion Lakes to capture the iconic scenery of Mount Rundle. Afterward, we will head towards Abraham Lake stopping off at several locations along the way to photograph epic scenery. During the day we will have opportunities to warm up with hot coffee/tea or coco and enjoy hot soup and a muffin that is included in the tour. A hot soup lunch will also be provided.

    Included / Excluded
    What's Included
    • All activities
    • Driver/guide
    • Professional photographer guide
    • Transportation
    • Hot lunch
    What's Not Included
    • Banff National Park entrance fees
    • Gratuities
    Important Information
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    • Duration: 12h
    • Mobile tickets accepted
    Cancellation

    Cancellation Policy: standard

    Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

    Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    Additional Information

    Because this trip takes place in Winter without constant movement please be prepared for subfreezing weather conditions. Dress for at least 20 degrees colder than the forecast weather conditions in Banff on the day of your tour.
    Winter conditions in Banff National Park can be hazardous with lots of unstable ground and slippery ice. You will be provided with ice cleats but please wear warm winter boots with good traction.
    You will be required to sign a waiver in order to participate.
    Maximum is 6 people
    Not wheelchair accessible
    No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

    FAQ

    Which company provides Abraham Lake and Banff Winter Photography Tour?

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    Abraham Lake and Banff Winter Photography Tour is hosted by Rocky Mountain Photo Adventures. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.

    What is the Abraham Lake and Banff Winter Photography Tour cancellation policy?

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    Abraham Lake and Banff Winter Photography Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    How much is Abraham Lake and Banff Winter Photography Tour?

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    Abraham Lake and Banff Winter Photography Tour price starts from $459.08.