TASTE OF JASPER

Get a taste of Jasper with our captivating small group photo tour! Embark on a visual journey to capture stunning landscapes and local wildlife. Early May in Jasper is a particularly enchanting time, with flowing rivers, vibrant green foliage and abundant wildlife waiting to be discovered through the lens of your camera.

Jasper National Park is home to a wide variety of animals, all of whom deserve utmost respect. Our actions have a big impact on the health and survival of wild animals, which will take priority over wildlife viewing and photography. We will remain in our vehicles at all times, no exceptions.

 

Taste of Jasper

$150 (incl. Fees & GST)

Maximum 3 participants

3 Hours

Saturday May 4, 2024

Sunday May 5, 2024

Saturday May 11, 2024

Sunday May 12, 2024

Itinerary

The tour itinerary of a TASTE OF JASPER is based upon awe-inspiring locations, while allowing time for wildlife viewing and photography. We plan to be out during dawn or dusk to increase our chances on wildlife sightings.

Our choice of locations is dependent on multiple factors, including preferred subject matter and local weather conditions. Possible tour locations include:

  • Pyramid Bench, including Patricia Lake and Pyramid Island.

  • Across the Athabasca; including Lake Edith, Lake Annette and Old Fort Point.

  • Maligne Valley; including Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake.

  • Along the Icefields Parkway (93N); including Athabasca Falls, Horseshoe Lake and Sunwapta Falls.

We acknowledge that Jasper National Park is located in Treaty 6 and 8, and the traditional lands of the Anishinabe, Aseniwuche Winewak, Dene-zaa, Nêhiyawak, Secweìpemc, Stoney Nakoda, Mountain Métis and Métis.

It is a privilege to explore and photograph these traditional, ancestral and rightful lands.

Skill Level

Our photo tours are tailored to the skill level of the participants, from first-timers to seasoned professionals, and are suitable to anyone with a digital camera (DSLR or mirrorless) with manual control of shutter speed, aperture and ISO settings.


Physical Abilities

Generally speaking a photo tour will include roadside locations and short hikes (>3 KM) on well-defined trails with slight elevation changes and uneven terrain. Our photo tours are tailored to the abilities of the tour participants and may be customized upon request.


Weather

The weather patterns in the Canadian Rockies are fickle and hard to forecast accurately. Moody days might not make for the best views, but besides grand mountain vistas we can photograph canyons, lakes, waterfalls, glaciers, wildlife, trees, etc.

All photo tours will run in adverse weather, unless a Public Alert has been published by Environment Canada. In that case, a full refund, minus $50 admin fee, will be provided.


Gear

  • DSLR/Mirrorless camera

  • Lenses; recommended minimum of a wide-angle (<16mm) and a telephoto zoom lens (>200mm). For night photography a lens with wide aperture (F2.8 or lower) is strongly recommended.

  • Tripod (!)

  • Filters

  • Extra batteries and SD cards

  • Accessories; lens cloth, cable release/intervalometer, L-bracket, etc

  • Camera backpack

  • Sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing (layers)

  • Gloves and toque (yes, even in summer)

  • Headlamp

  • Bear Spray

  • Snacks and water/coffee/tea


Terms and Conditions

Please take the time to review WILDLAND’s Terms and Conditions, including our cancellation policy. By booking a photo tour you acknowledge and agree to the requirements set forth in this Agreement.

CONTACT US

info@wildlandphototours.com
(403) 431-3174

Jasper, Alberta, Canada