Most meals included – (B,L,D) denotes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 1 – Arrival in Calgary (D)
We’ll meet in Calgary this afternoon, arriving at our hotel near the airport where we can get settled in before our first group dinner. Over the meal, we’ll go over our winter photography orientation—talking about how to handle cold-weather gear, staying safe in icy conditions, and setting expectations for the adventure ahead.

Day 2 – Sunrise & Transfer to Banff (B,L,D)
We’ll start early with an optional sunrise shoot, perhaps at the Three Sisters viewpoint or Spray Lakes, depending on conditions. After a hearty breakfast in Canmore, we’ll make our way toward Banff, taking in the winter scenery along the way. Once there, we’ll explore the frozen shoreline of Lake Minnewanka before checking in to our lodge. The day will end with a sunset shoot at Vermilion Lakes followed by dinner in town.

Day 3 – Banff’s Icy Lakes Loop (B,L,D)
We’ll begin the morning with sunrise at Lake Minnewanka, then enjoy some downtime or a midday photo review session. In the afternoon, we’ll drive part of the Icefields Parkway toward Tangle Peak, stopping for photo opportunities along the way. Our sunset shoot may be at Waterfowl Lake or a nearby spot, depending on where the light looks best.

Day 4 – Winter in Yoho National Park (B,L,D)
An early departure will take us west into Yoho National Park for sunrise at snow-covered Emerald Lake. After a late breakfast, we’ll visit Natural Bridge, where the partially frozen waterfall creates incredible winter patterns. The return trip will include scenic stops along the Kicking Horse River before we wrap up the day with sunset near Castle Mountain.

Day 5 – Abraham Lake Adventure (B,L,D)
We’ll greet the morning with a sunrise shoot at Lake Louise, followed by brunch. Then it’s off to Abraham Lake for an afternoon photographing its famous ice bubbles and winter textures. Along the way, we’ll keep an eye out for roadside scenes worth stopping for, returning to Banff later in the evening.

Day 6 – Frozen Canyon & Winter Icons (B,L,D)
We’ll start the day near Spray Lake for sunrise before taking some midday time to warm up, have lunch, and review images together. In the afternoon, we’ll head to Lake Louise for a snow-covered view of the lake and chateau, followed by a sunset shoot at either Bow Lake or Vermilion Lakes. The evening will be capped off with our farewell dinner in Banff.
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Day 7 – Farewell Sunrise & Return to Calgary (B)
Our final morning will feature a sunrise shoot near the Three Sisters, where we may find perfect winter reflections if the weather cooperates. After a late breakfast and group checkout, we’ll make the drive back to Calgary, arriving around midday for airport drop-offs and farewells.