Canada’s breathtaking landscapes are woven into the material of our nationwide id. From the far reaches of our north, to our numerous coastlines, to the tranquility of lakes to majestic mountains and all the things in between. This 12 months, we’re celebrating the unimaginable magnificence that defines us as Canadians by sharing a few of our favorite picture submissions from previous contests. Every picture captures the marvel and wildness of our nice open areas.
What higher technique to have fun than to get outside and expertise our unimaginable wilderness!
Our early chook draw for picture submissions closes on Canada Day! Submit your images earlier than midnight July 1st, 2025 for an opportunity to win our early chook prize of a present certificates for out of doors gear.
To encourage you, listed below are some beautiful images submitted to our earlier picture contests.
Paddling within the Rain, Ontario
Picture submission by Terri Harrigan
There are few issues in life that may carry concerning the feeling of the calmness of a nonetheless lake — couple that with a fortunate rainbow, and you’ve got a profitable second. Terri Harrigan’s {photograph} brings pleasure and calm — the epitome of marvel. Canada is dwelling to an enormous variety of lakes — so many, the truth is, that it holds 62 p.c of all of the lakes on the earth which are 10 hectares or bigger. From large lake to small, from dockside or atop a ship, we might like to see your images of the lake you join with most.
Nature’s Sculpture, Newfoundland
Picture Submission by Bruce Raby
From the photographer:
“Within the spring of 2023, we visited Newfoundland hoping to {photograph} icebergs. We made our means up the northern peninsula to Saint Anthony Bight, a neighborhood of about 120 folks. The afternoon of our arrival, we have been on the water together with different passengers heading out to sea to stand up fairly near a lot of icebergs slowly drifting south. There’s something magical about these nature-made sculptures with their distinctive shapes, various sizes, magnificent blue colors, darkish traces, and textures that vary from craggy to easy and polished.”
Mount Robson, British Columbia
Picture submission by Arthur Stanisz
The Rocky Mountains stretch over an expanse of 4800 kilometres and, and a few factors, as large as 650 kilometres. In Canada, we’re fortunate sufficient to name about 1600 kilometres of the Rockies dwelling. This epic {photograph} invitations us to take a second, sit again, and recognize the pristine presence of Mount Robson in British Columbia. Within the bustling day-to-day of our busy lives, it’s refreshing on the deepest stage.
From excessive peaks to vibrant valleys, why not submit your favourite mountain vista to our picture contest?
Flowerpot Island, Ontario
Picture Submission by Kyle Noonan
From the photographer:
“After arriving late to the harbour of Tobermory and taking the ferry to Fathom 5 Nationwide Marine Park’s Flowerpot Island, I used to be lucky sufficient to have a serene half hour nearly fully alone wandering the pathways and shoreline of this Ontarian oasis. I ended my day sitting on the rocky shores of the island, because the late afternoon solar shone instantly on one of many island’s iconic ‘Flowerpot’ sea-stacks.”
Distinctive formations are throughout us right here in Canada. We might like to see your most attention-grabbing panorama you’ve come throughout!
Waterton Wildflowers, Alberta
Picture Submission by Lynn Rust
From the photographer:
“Considered one of Waterton Nationwide Park’s sights is its wildflowers within the late spring and early summer season, with an annual pageant to showcase their abundance and sweetness towards the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. Sadly, a number of years in the past, there have been devastating forest fires within the space that impacted many areas and destroyed the guests’ centre. Fortunately the city and the long-lasting Prince of Wales Resort have been saved, and the bison on the sting of the Park have been moved. Listening to that the wildflowers have been certainly again the next season, a fellow photographer and I drove down in July to see for ourselves.”
“The scene we stumbled on was really overwhelming! With out the presence of bison, all the Bison Paddock was carpeted with wildflowers of pinks, purples, reds, yellows, blues and whites. I used to be drawn to this specific scene due to the clumps of yellow daisies among the many purple lupins, drawing my eye to the street and into the mountains within the background.”
Whereas we encourage all to go outdoors and spend extra time having fun with nature, additionally it is equally essential to please bear in mind to comply with moral practices in all adventures. This extends to wildlife and caring for our areas.
We look ahead to seeing your favorite reminiscences of time spent in nature. Each {photograph} submitted brings a smile to our faces! Bear in mind to submit your favorite picture earlier than midnight on Canada Day to be entered in our early-bird draw for a $50 reward certificates for out of doors gear.