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Best National Parks for Photography
Where every turnout is a postcard — sunrise alpenglow, dark skies and signature wildlife in front of legendary backdrops.
Who it's for
Landscape and wildlife photographers.
Best season
Late September for larches; June for wildflowers.
Editor's tip
Sunrise wins over sunset in mountain parks; pre-scout the day before.
Common questions
Best National Parks for Photography — FAQ
When is the best time for fall colours in Canada's national parks?+
Late September in the Rockies (golden larches around Lake Louise and Sentinel Pass); first two weeks of October in Algonquin and Mont-Tremblant.
Where can I photograph the northern lights?+
Wood Buffalo (a dark-sky preserve), Jasper (dark-sky preserve), Wapusk in Manitoba, and Kluane in the Yukon are world-class.
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