Banff National Park for Christmas weekend

[sunnyindy]

Hi, I'm going to visit Banff for 3 nights during Christmas weekend. I'm sure

it'll be very cold... I'm hoping to shoot some winter landscape. I'm looking

for good photography spots. I'd like to visit Lake Louise for one of the

days, and if anyone know any other areas, please let me know, Thank you!!

[manishraichur]

I had been to Banff 2 yrs back during fall and it was amazing.

I don't know much abt the winter conditions there,but it should be a wonderful experience

 

All of Banff is beautiful,Every spot is worth photographying.

 

My best sunset picture was at Mt Vermillon ( i hope i spelled it right ).Other than that Lake Moraine,Lake Peyto are all beautiful.

Lake Louise is more touristy,but i guess since you are going in winter it will be practically empty.

 

enjoy your vacation.

 

Manish

[nikos peri]

Manish said, "Lake Louise is more touristy,but i guess since you are going in winter it will be

practically empty."<p>

:-)<p>

Hmmm... skiers. What's that?

[david_henderson]

Vermilion Lakes, very close to Banff, is a good location for early and late photography looking across the lakes to MountRundle.

[sunnyindy]

Thank you for your suggestions. I'll check those areas on the map. It'll be my first time in Banff for winter, so can anyone give me general advices such as weather and road conditions? We are not sure if we rent a car or not...

[forrest_andrew]

the vermillion lakes is a stunning winter landscape location. if i'm not mistaken, a small area of the lake stays ice free all winter because of a naturally warm spring. great for reflection shots of mt. rundle. not only that, this location is a mere few minutes drive from main street banff. Castle Mtn., between Banff and Lake Louise, offers great lighting at sunrise during the winter. really, the options are endless. Darwin Wigett's "How to Photograph the Canadian Rockies" provides a number of great location tips. as for general comments, in terms of weather you can expect anything. from mild and sunny conditions to damn right cold and cloudy. for the roads, this means that it could be bare and dry, or you could be driving on nothing but ice. be prepared for either. the Parks offices typically keep road condition reports, otherwise check the Alberta Motor Association for their online highway reports. that said, many of the side roads at higher elevations are closed during the winter (eg. road to Moraine Lake) so make sure you check first. if you rent a car (which you should) a standard car should do you fine, but a 4x4 might give you a bit more flexibility if you happen to be around during some heavy snow. hope this helps. have a great trip - it's a beautiful area.

 

cheers,

Andrew Forrest (St. Albert, AB)