No matter where you go, you will see someone recording every bit of life with mobile phones or cameras, especially during the journey. People like to record their travel imprints in the form of photos. The winter in Canada is simply ridiculously beautiful. Today, we will take stock of what winter photo resorts there are in Canada.
Gorgeous Northern Lights
Whitehorse, affectionately known as the “White Horse,” is a town in the Yukon Territory of Canada
In the capital of Yukon, you have the opportunity to discover the dancing aurora from September to April every year. Sit in the most distinctive gold digger tent in the local area, make a fire, warm up the fire, chat, and wait for the aurora to come.
Yellowknife, the famous “Yellowknife”, is the capital of Northwest Terr., 450 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle, very close to the Arctic Circle. According to statistics, this is the only aurora that can be observed every year in the world
Areas over 250 days, from late summer to the following spring. It was once rated as the best place in the world to enjoy the Northern Lights by NASA.
In Yellowknife, you can also find a magical guardian-the “Northern Lighthouse”. They are all over Yellowknife, guiding the direction of the aurora to every visitor with lights that constantly change colors. When the light turns green or red, it means that you will have a high chance of seeing the aurora this night!
Aurora shooting Tips
- Bring a SLR
, bring your own tripod or rent it on site, so that the photos taken will not be blurred; In cold areas, cameras consume a lot of power, so it’s good to bring two or three spare batteries; Remember to prepare the camera bag and fresh-keeping bag to prevent the camera from entering water; If you are traveling freely, be sure to bring headlights, otherwise it may be dark around and it may be inconvenient to move; Use a wide-angle lens, 10-28 mm, do not exceed 50 mm; Open the aperture to the maximum, set the focal length to infinity, and set the ISO value between 400-500; The camera shutter can be opened for 30 seconds or more. If the camera shutter can only be opened for 15 seconds, it needs to be highly sensitive
The magnificent Rocky Mountains
Let’s take a look at the bubble lake first. In fact, the cause of the bubble lake is actually very simple, that is, the organic matter at the bottom of the lake produces methane gas in the process of being decomposed by bacteria. In winter, because the lake surface is frozen, the decomposed methane gas is frozen under the lake surface. Generally speaking, artificial lakes are more likely to occur because these lakes used to inhabit many animals and plants, and these organics are more likely to release methane in the process of continuous decomposition
。 In addition, mid-January to late February is the best shooting time for Bubble Lake.
Abraham Lake is located at the foot of the Canadian Rockies in Alberta, Canada. In winter, frozen bubbles appear beneath the frozen lake. Isn’t it a bit like Pluto?
What about it? I feel like I have teleported to another planet ~
In addition to the popular Lake Abraham, there are also bubble lakes in Minnewanka Lake and Vermillion Lake ~ There is foam under the lake, just like a natural work of art. You have to feel the uncanny workmanship of nature! How beautiful you are, you can also be a big photographer ~
There is another advanced way to play, that is, waiting for the sunset on the ice bubble lake, which is undoubtedly the most worth waiting for. The orange-red afterglow of the sun and the snow-capped mountain peaks are reflected on the glass-like bubble lake, as if they had fallen into a parallel space. Neither old people nor children can escape this beautiful illusion.
Of course, the magical Rocky Mountains not only have bubble lakes, but also have a unique charm in the frozen canyons in winter, which is definitely a good place to take photos. Maligne Canyon, located in Jasper National Park, is a typical karst landscape and is one of the most magnificent and narrowest canyons in Canada. In winter, the waterfall of Marlene Canyon is completely frozen, becoming the most natural ice and snow palace ever built by nature
, and only in winter can you see frozen waterfalls, ice caves and beautiful ice at the bottom of the canyon along the frozen river channel up close.
Banff National Park
Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park was formed by limestone and rock erosion by river water. You can hike along the frozen stream to the Upper Falls and the Lower Falls. On the way, you will pass the suspended wooden bridge and viewing platform, overlooking the beautiful scenery in the canyon. By the way, take out your camera to take pictures. Maybe foraging squirrels and various wild birds will appear in your lens at this time.
Polar Bear Capital of the World
Churchill, located in the north of Manitoba, Canada, on the west bank of Hudson Bay, is the “polar bear capital of the world”. Every year, October and November are the peak of polar bear activities here. Dorms of polar bears come to Churchill to feed and give birth, which is a good time to photograph polar bears.
Wapusk National Park, 45 kilometers south of Churchill, is the best place in the world to watch and photograph wild polar bears, attracting travelers and photographers from all over the world. When you come to this place, you can choose ice snowmobile or helicopter, and choose the right time to quickly capture the scene of polar bears running on the open ice sheet or hunting seals. This is definitely an unforgettable moment in your life. If you are lucky, you can also catch rare species such as the short-billed bird.
Magnificent Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is the largest transnational waterfall in the world, located in Ontario, Canada and New York, USA, and is one of the most famous wonders in the American continent. Niagara Falls in Winter
Instead of all frozen into ice walls, there will be a magnificent scene of ice and water melting, which is worth recording.
Another good photo option is to go to the Ontario Power Generation Winter Festival of Lights. Under the lights, Niagara Falls
Incarnated into a canvas rendered with thick colors, it is bright and colorful, especially in the upcoming Christmas, where it will be extremely lively.
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