"Having moved recently from Nova Scotia, this was my first time in the mountains. Peyta Lake was breath taking"
Leigha D.
"it reminds me of a beautiful day spent with loved ones."
Amy S.
"Beautiful view in Moraine Lake in Banff."
Xu X.
"Sunrise in Maui - this is one of my favourite because I love how I was able to capture the sunrise colours in the background and the ocean, rocks and trees surrounding it while the sun is trying to peek through in one shot."
"Sunrise in Oahu - footprints in the sand, sun starting to rise and the reflections in the water from the sun just makes getting up in the wee hours of the morning to shoot this picture all worth it."
"Blue skies, coconut trees, ocean breeze and first vacation outside of Canada since COVID."
"Sunset on Waikiki Beach - sat on the beach after the sun set collecting my thoughts and was rewarded with this pretty colour."
"Sunset in Maui - the start of a beautiful sunset on a beautiful night surrounded by the ocean, gorgeous tropical flowers and plants."
Doreen W.
"I have always loved Japan and cities and when I was able to travel to Tokyo, I made sure to stop at Shibuya Crossing to take a night photo of the famous lights and crowds. I really liked how this photo turned out, showing people moving about while the lights shine above.It was difficult to take this photo, as I did not have a tripod with me and had to hold very still to avoid blurring the photo (which is easy to do in low-light conditions)."
"On the same Japan trip when I visited Tokyo, I also visited Kyoto and its famous Shinto shrines, one of which was Fushimi Inari-taisha and its many torii gates. As it was mid-summer, the heat was fierce during the day so I had to get there very early in the morning to beat the heat. I took this photo of the gates that seemningly go on forever and considering it was very early in the morning, there was no one else to be seen at the shrine."
"Back in Edmonton this past December, I was at the new Tawatina Bridge with my dog Miyagi the morning it officially opened to the public. It snowed overnight and I did notice human footprints, however I saw no dog prints. I figure that Miyagi was the first dog ever on the new bridge, which made this photo even more significant! I really like the way he aligns with the bridge's center while the Indigenous artwork parallels him above."
"I visited Myanmar back in 2017 during a time of relative peace and my first stop was the former capital, Yangon. This photo was taken there at sunset in the downtown area, with their City Hall to the right and the famous Sule Pagoda glowing in the background. The colour of the sky was very intriguing and I have yet to see a similar coloured sunset since then. I also really like how the photo captured two of some of the most famous landmarks in Yangon in one shot."
"This photo of the Walterdale Bridge and Downtown was taken in August 2020, when the hill to the south of the bridge was starting to become a popular spot to watch the sun set. I used my iPhone's panorama feature to take a sweeping photo that included the sun setting behind the High Level Bridge, Walterdale Bridge, Downtown as well as the hill and people sitting on it. The light cast by the setting sun created a golden glow across the hillside, which contrasts nicely with the clear blue sky above. This photo truly reminds me of the summer of 2020, when COVID cases were minimal, people were living relatively carefree yet oblivious to what lay ahead in the future."
Harrison S.
"great street performer in telus of world of science"
"Fort edmonton park"
"Fort edmonton park castle"
"Downtown hotel"
"Downtown great again"
Feng L.
"I love this photo for the colours, the mountains, and the clouds. It was just a perfect unexpected moment at the end of a great trip."
Cassandra N.
"My kids enjoying summer with the slipnslide!"
Jolanta A.
"I love to take these kind of pictures to show how beautiful mother nature is. Took them during my last trip to Waterton and one from the last storm we had in Edmonton."
Maryela C.A.
"Stunning artwork by Alberta artists. These artworks are featured in centre court at the Muttart Conservatory. The stunning glass sculpture is by local artist, Keith Walker. The mural called “Circle of Life” is by Alex Janvier, internationally acclaimed Alberta indigenous artist."
Debbie M.
"This is a photo of my wife and 2 sons in front of Slave Lake after they played 2 baseball games. I help coach their team and we are very proud parents. This was just a peaceful summer evening by Alberta's biggest lake. I've lived in Alberta almost my whole life and this is the first time I went to Slave Lake - so glad to share it with my family."
Jared C.
"The beauty of Moraine Lake is unreal. Surrounded by the mountains and turquoise water in the lake from melting glaciers makes it more beautiful. Nature is the perfect place to disconnect from our daily stress and reconnect with ourselves and Moriane lake is the perfect place to do this. You can climb up the rock pile or take a hike, or take one of the different color boats or just simply sit down by the shore. The Moraine lake also reminds me how much Canadian Landscape and mother earth has offered us and we should do our best to preserve and pass it to our next generations."
"Sunset at the Lake Louise. Lake Louise is undoubtedly one of the most popular tourist location in Canada. The nearby mountains and turquoise water makes it very beautiful. Every Canadian should try to visit this lake once in their lifetime. The Lake Louise reminds me how much Canadian Landscape and mother earth has offered us and we should do our best to preserve and pass it to our next generations."
Surjit K.
"The hard work and effort to make our back yard worth vacationing in."
"The fun of coming together to sing, dance and appreciate one another with the performance of perfection."
"Appreciating the architecture of years gone by."
"The beauty of history in Lyon, France."
"They always have time to make me feel better."
Darren D.
"This was taken during a recent trip to tofino and these starfish were everywhere we went, theyre such beautiful creatures."
"This is our oldest dog showing our puppy the ropes on exploring the canyons near nordegg"
"This was taken on a hike near ucluelet and it just seems super fairtytale like"
"We caught the 6 am ferry from victoria to vancouver and this was the sunrise"
"During another hike in ucluelet we stumbled on this beach and had it all to ourselves"
Alisha P.
"I love this photo because it was one of the first nice days out that we got to enjoy on our deck with my favourite girl, Pixie the Goldendoodle and some friends."
"At UFest Edmonton Ukrainian Festival 2022"
"Very common traffic jam in Alberta 😉"
"Jasper, Alberta summer exploring 2022"
"Two dogs peaking out of the truck window on Alberta highways 2022"
Nadiya M.
"Harold the cat – his dating app picture"
"Harold the cat - laughing at life"
"Tranquility"
Melanie H.
Mavis G.
"The place where I got engaged 🤍"
"The pond by our new house 🏡"
"One of my favorite places in Edmonton to bring visitors 🌸"
"Little bit of east coast in my Alberta garden"
"First helicopter over the mountains 🏔"
Jessica D.
"Our amazing, handsome, smart, goofy puppy “Hemmer”.
"Loves his family and is very protective.
"Enjoys steak and chicken , treat’s, balls, walking and is super happy when he is sprayed with the garden hose."
Maria P.
"This Summer I took my girls to Vancouver Island for a quick vacation and along the way we stopped and camped at Sasquatch Provincial Park in BC. These are a couple of pictures kayaking on the lake at 7am. It was so peaceful.
"In the pic is my daughter Teagan who is 15 years old. She is severely disabled. I purchased a double kayak and she is riding in front of me.
"I highly recommend this Park to everyone!"
Barb G.
"Sea gull flight captures the spirit of summer in all of us beautifully. @Upper Waterton Lake"
"This is a perfect picture to showcase how something can look so shallow at first glance and yet be so layered and deep. @Upper Waterton lake"
"Beautiful panoramic horizon at Upper Waterton lake! Visiting Waterton is always an enriching experience for me."
"The sense of accomplishment gets even deeper when greeted with such breathtaking views at the top of the Bear's Hump hike. @Waterton"
Maddy T.
"Grossglockner Austria at 3798m. The Austrian Alps pretty cool. An Awesome getaway."
"Gone Fishing, Spring Lake Alberta. Where our cabin is a place to unwind and forget about living in the City."
"My little rock star Reece. She brings me peace."
"Photo taken in Bedeque PEI. The power and the beauty."
"Peace and Tranquility, Spring Lake Alberta."
James S.
"Hot summer day at the off leash park!"
Mike S.
"Taken close to midnight in Vesterålen, Norway while hiking the Steiroheia trail, the midnight sun hid behind the mountains, casting the sky in an eerie golden light. The mountains are silhouetted, against the dim reflection of the ocean. I was glad to have captured this special moment and unique landscape, despite the fatigue of hiking at night."
"Every year during the Great Wildebeest Migration, the herd queues along the bank of the dangerous Mara River bordering Kenya and Tanzania. The wildebeest amass and wait for the right moment when one brave hero will make the first dash across the river, at which point the rest join the crossing. After days waiting for the wildebeest and a few false starts, I was able to witness this amazing spectacle."
"It is not often that on a sunny clear day in the mountains, there is no breeze at all, and the glacial lakes become a perfect mirror. This was taken at Herbert Lake in Banff National Park."
"As I made my way along a 26 km hike, I came to rest at the Giant Steps in Banff National Park after getting my feet wet crossing a bog. I was glad I had carried a tripod all that way, taking some photos of the beautiful waterfall flowing down these blocky square shaped rocks."
"The Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet is lit against the backdrop of the Himalayan Mountains, showing off the grandeur of this historic site."
Janna F.
"Nothing better than sitting at a campfire under a clear sky while on vacation. In this time exposure, one can see the rotation of the earth when looking into the northern sky. Polaris (North Star) is in the center of the circle."
"While travelling the back roads near Cadomin, AB., I located this Bighorn Sheep. The ram watched me with intensity. Such a beautiful creature."
"Sunsets in summer are always a great way to end the day. The colours and reflections are always something that I look for. This shot was taken on the Sturgeon River near St. Albert."
"Located in William Switzer Provincial Park near Hinton, Kelly's Bathtub is a must stop when travelling in this area. The peacefulness is clearly evident by the reflections in the water. All stress disappears when looking at this image."
"Majestic Elk grazing grass in Jasper National Park. This big fellow was enjoying his lunch and had no concerns with being photographed. The tranquility of mother natures' work."
Steve P.
"The sunset was beautiful and reminds me of summer days hot enough to swim when it’s getting dark."
Jenn M.
"Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is a wonderful open air museum just outside Edmonton. It provides so much history into Ukrainian immigrants and the lives they lived. I have been there many times. Each time learning something new."
"This photo captures the beauty of being outdoors."
"City hall's new barrier free fountain on a lovely sunny day. It's just a nice reminder that we live in such a beautiful city."
"A girl and her horse. I just love this picture of my daughter and her horse after her riding lesson."
Tuyet K.
"Battle on the field and in the sky!"
Jeffery S.
"I took this photo on my favourite hike to date. Beautiful alpine meadows in full bloom, surrounded by mountains in every direction. It was magical."
"There's something incredible about standing in full fluffy snow in the middle of June."
"This campsite felt like it came out of a storybook."
Victoria M.
"This was the sunset at my childhood home after my father's funeral. It was so beautiful and peaceful."
Marrisa P.
"I loved watching the water flow down the rocks."
"Made me excited to see what views I would find at the bottom of the steps."
"It was a fun photo to take, provides a different viewpoint"
Samantha D.
"The sunrise before my brother’s wedding in Golden BC"
"Sunrise in Golden on a family vacation."
"Pondering life rock in Newfoundland."
Leanne L.
"Every year, up to a dozen family friends gather at Aspen Beach, our kids roam around the campground unplugged, unscheduled, and have the time of their lives. This year, we added our fostered Aspen Service dog to the mix, and the kids LOVED seeing what he can do!"
"Our U17 girls rocked City finals, despite some crazy weather! They loaded up in the coach’s truck for a photo op with some crazy sky!"
"Our family had an Alberta day-cation summer! We took an Eco-Float with RiverWatch to see the city from the river!"
"We got out and had a blast on the Segways from River Valley Adventure Tours! We got to see the newest footbridge with all the Indigenous art, the river valley, the Walterdale bridge and all that’s in Louise McKinney Park. We can’t wait to go again!"
"Hawrelak Park with our fostered Aspen Service dog was a great time! Enjoying our time with him before he heads to his forever home soon!"
Michele B.
"My oldest son’s first vacation by plane and swimming in the ocean. It was only to Vancouver, but he loved it."
Joy T.
"Nephew at Beaumaris lake"
"Nephew add Jurassic forest"
"Nephew at Fort Edmonton Park"
"Nephew playing in the yard"
Jocelyn B.
"This bull elk walked right by us like he was on a mission. He looked thirsty."
"This captures big horn sheep at a salt lick while teens are skipping stones and collecting rocks inb the other side of the river."
"A trip away to one of my favorite places with my daughter"
"The harbor is such a fun place to be"
"Fishing on this lake is so peaceful. Reminds of younger days."
Mable C.
"Beach days are the best!!
Especially when you can show off your new summer handmade Tie Dye t-shirt."
Jody N.
"This is one if my best because it was taken from Europe highest swing in Amsterdam."
Pyarali J.
"This was the best view I’ve had camping, which is my favourite summer activity, and I got to wake up to a postcard view each morning."
"We’re so lucky to have such natural beauty right in our own backyard."
"There’s nothing more rewarding than completing a challenging hike while exploring new trails."
Rochelle I.
"This photo was taken on the Troll Falls hike in Kananaskis on Aug 3/22. I thought it was so cool how the sun was hitting the mountains through the cloud cover. The old shack reminded me of what the homesteaders May have built"
Lynn S.
"LOBSTER because it's amazing"
"Strawberry picking is great"
"Atlantic Ocean"
"Wildflowers are just stunning"
"Cape Sphere the furtherst east you can get in Canada"
Deidre B.
"Luna surface and craters can be seen. moon cloud can be seen creating a nice moon halo. The difficulty taking the shot."
"Wonderful different colored kayaks against the backdrop of a tranquil Wabamun lake."
"Intense eye-to -eye stare. Subject is clearly focused and defined feathers. Lots of Bokeh in the background."
"Two less lonely people (err ducks) in the world (by Air Supply. Admit it your signing in your head). Subjects are clearly focused against blurred background objects. Richly colored and textured."
"Subject well defined and focused. Wonderful pattern (feather). The eyes staring onto the lake. Lots of bokeh in the background. Richly colored surroundings."
Berchman P.
"I was a summer camp counsellor at a hectic youth camp and snuck out onto a canoe to watch the sun rise right after dawn prayers (Fajr). It was just me, the warm still water and the open sky. It was a beautiful break from the chaos of dealing with kids for a few days (I mean that with love ;) )"
Yasin C.
"The smile on the dolphin always makes me happy to see this picture. This was from the Secret Gardens at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas."
"This picture was taken from the side of the road on a day we had a local tornado watch occurring. There was an actual funnel cloud later that day in the same area."
"The colours in this picture are so vibrant. This was taken at a Mexican resort."
"I took this picture of the Capital Power Genesee Generating Station on my way home from work one night during the winter - loved the colours of the sunset."
"This is a picture of the supermoon at midnight in July this summer over the top of our old barn."
Cathy T.
"Majestic Gorilla"
"Majestic Bear picking berries"
"B25 - 418 Squadron Edmonton"
"Calgary river walk, very serene"
"Edmonton’s Aviation History"
Prakash D.
"This photo was taken at Athabasca Falls near Jasper. I love this photo as it is one in a series I took while experimenting with "soft water." It also shows one of the most beautiful places on earth."
Ryan K.
"This is the Old Town of Dubrovnik, featuring the Stradun which is a limestone-paved pedestrian street that runs about 300 metres. I took the photo from the city walls."
"We sailed away after 11 pm from the port of Dubrovnik, Croatia. As you can see in the photo, the port waters were still busy with boats and people, and the sky was beautiful!!"
"The Canal Grande di Trieste is a functioning waterway, lined by beautiful buildings with the Church of Sant Antonio Nuovo in the distance. Trieste, Italy is a wonderful city to visit, with amazing architecture!"
"Lake Windermere, BC at a tranquil moment in May. It was chilly that day; the mountains in the distance are still snow topped."
"Redwood Park in Surrey, BC, features an huge array of fairy houses. These are just a few of them, hanging from the roots of a felled tree."
Donna B.
"Beautiful National Park, Banff."
Haivan T.
"Spahat Creek Falls - you can see the layers of rocks have a story to tell."
"The gorgeous Kinney Lake taken before the trail was closed for public."
"My pride, my front rose garden!"
"A piece of Heaven on Earth - Butchart Gardens in Vancouver Island!"
"My closest encounter with a grizzly as seen from my car side camera!"
Lubna H.
"I love to walk through the river valley with my dog "Jake". It gives me peace."
"My best friend, always close by."
"Riding shot gun. His food was in the back and he was scared of it so he hopped in the front. Except he got stuck."
"Waiting patiently for me to get home from work. Such a handsome boy."
"What can I say. Who couldn't love a face like this."
Shelley B.
"Pink skies at night over quiet suburban streets."
"Forest Sprite hidden within the Edmonton River Valley. A place full of secrets and hidden treasures."
"A sign along the forested river trail of the Edmonton River Valley."
"Exploration team. Edmonton's River Valley has many beautiful off-leash hiking and walking areas. One of the biggest off-leash parks in North America, in fact!"
Caitlin M.
"The Westman Islands in Iceland were a breathtaking backdrop to our trip we took after we were just married. Walking along the volcanic edge made us feel humbled by the power of volcanic energy."
"I always visit the Athabasca Falls when I go to Jasper, no matter the weather. I'm always impressed by the beauty of the rocks, exposed by the power of the falls."
"My parents and I went on a 3 week long camping trip from Jasper to Canmore. We wanted to check out one of the tea houses at Lake Louise and ended up going on hiking to the Plain of the Six Glaciers. I remember silently taking in this moment with my parents."
"After hiking all day with my parents at Lake Louise, we thought we check out Moraine Lake. Our timing was perfect as everyone was leaving for the day, and we couldn't get enough of the views at the topaz coloured lake."
"A small group of my friends have been going on an annual camping trip for over a decade, and we decided to check out Brazeau Reservoir. The day had been windy and cool, but the sunset was warm and calm. It was a moment in which we all felt present and connected to one another."
Lisa D.
"This is our vacation photo with a rainbow stretching from the American Falls to Niagara Falls."
"A family of giraffes at the Toronto Zoo."
""JAWS" -- Shark tank at the Ripley's Aquarium in Toronto."
""Seeing eye to eye" -- Photo taken at K-Days"
"Lonely bird at Niagara Falls"
Marilyn O.
"Summer is construction season. Watch out for heavy equipment."
Steven B.
"It was a scary experience but one that ended up being in awe of the beauty of being high up and seeing mountains and greenery!"
"The amazement of how they were able to build that bridge! And the view of course"
"Our first time in the Okanagan with my son and how much we enjoyed our time there! It is beautiful"
"Our first time cherry picking or any fruit picking! My son loved it (especially eating directly from the tree)"
"Beautiful hoodoos in Drumheller. After living in Alberta for 20 years, we finally visited the hoodoos!!! I’m glad we did"
Lorraine A.
"Cooling down on a hot summer day!"
Eva K.
"My colleagues and I from Woodcroft Library were celebrating a co-worker's last day. We call this "The Last Potluck.""
Angela R.
"Nature just turned on their Filter!"
Ankush C.
"With colder days and longer nights just around the corner, this photo reminds my of how fun summer in Edmonton is!"
"I took this photo at the end of a long day of hiking around Bagan, Myanmar. There are over 2000 temples dotting the countryside here. The colours in the photo will always remind my of the heat of that day."
"I love camping and hiking on Vancouver Island. During a rainy day hike, I decided to take a some photos of a waterfall, when this dog came and seemed to pose for me. Luckily I was able to take a picture before their owner called them back."
"I love this picture of fishermen on Inle Lake because it seems to capture the the serenity and stillness of the open water."
"Although it's not a great photo technically, this is one of my very favourites. The cook's varying expressions plus the energy of the smoke and fire bring me right back to Vietnam."
Indy R.
"Photos include 2 from Edmonton- Jasper & Castle Mountain"
Daniela B.
"Anya, my daughter who is fascinated by nature, tried to copy the tree. This was at the trail going towards Johnston canyon"
"This pic is an inverted image through a sphere. It was during a photography workshop, I took it. I don’t remember much about the reasoning behind it."
"Butterflies resting under a cold mist during a hot day at the Calgary zoo butterfly sanctuary."
"My daughter Anya just having a moment and day dreaming. She has very beautiful eyes and is truly the apply of my eyes."
"Tall tree, trail towards Johnston canyon"
Sadia B.
"Maddie enjoying a post-snack cuddle."
"This is Johan being calm and cuddly after having the zoomies."
"Majestic views of Canmore"
"Manet relaxing on the couch."
"Sky above Dry Island Buffalo Jump looks like a painting."
Cassey S.
"We bought and moved into an acreage a few weeks ago. We came home late one night and had a spectacular show from the northern lights right in our back yard."
Paul S.
"Pickling is a family event in my household.. and even Marbles the Kitty Cat wanted to get involved in the process!"
"What a truly once in a lifetime event to see a ‘Golden Goal’ live in person! Great job Canada!"
Russell E.
"Flower pot with rain bubbles, taken downtown Edmonton one morning walking to work…loved the bubbles the rain made on the cement."
"Barn with barb wire fence, taken on one of my many road trips in rural Alberta, can’t remember exactly where the photo was taken, loved the composition."
"Old car, taken just off Sherwood Park Freeway by 82 Avenue, love vintage cars."
"Leaves, taken in the fall in my backyard, the various colors were captivating to me and the feather was an natural added touch."
"Peony, taken in my garden, the water drops were amazing and the dark background made the flower stand out beautifully."
Leah R.
"It is at one of the most beautiful places Tofino by the ocean where I was blessed to spend time with my family."
"Reminds me of the beauty of Alberta road trips!"
"It captures the beauty of the ocean and the sky"
"A boy away from technology, lol"
"Nature and people I love"
Kristi M.
"Sunset from Keillor Point. I like the way the light reflects on the clouds and the water in this August sunset over the North Saskatchewan River."
Graham B.
"When you go out into the world, you will come into contact with ppl from different backgrounds and walks of life; so always honour the diversity and be proud of who you are, and remember to hold your head up!!"
"Crossing path with the fox (good fortune :)"
Lino D.
"This photo is a favorite for me because it was such a unique moment in time. I set my foot down from my bike and snapped. The sky was that pink, and the moon was just passing through the strong black outline of the High Level Bridge. With the white lines of the Walterdale Bridge in front, it captures a place where I often walk or ride my bike with my husband. Sometimes, photos pale in comparison to what we are seeing with our own eyes, but in this case I feel the photo does justice to that beautiful end of a summer day."
Janice B.
"A beautiful hike to Valley of the Five Lakes with the family. Our trip was just rejuvenating for all of us and we were really able to take time to unwind and relax."
"My kids admiring the view at Valley of the Five Lakes. They stood watching and contemplating whatever kids contemplate, just taking in the view."
"My son decided this was his favourite part of Maligne Canyon and just watched the water for a while."
"First time with a line in the water and she just enjoyed the moment without expectations."
"A different perspective of Edmonton's beloved river valley."
Nicole M.
"Sunset on Kootney Lake
Summer perfection!"
"Buck Moon in July
This is a photo of the “Buck Moon” where the moon is the closest to the earth in July. Mountain and Kooteney lake a bonus backdrop."
"This is summer!
Ferry ride across Kooteney Lake with mountains as a backdrop!"
"Buck Moon in July
Photo of the Buck Moon overlooking Kooteney Lake with mountains as a backdrop."
"The Great Pollinator
Bumble bee flying away after visiting a squash flower in our garden and doing what it does best!"
Renee R.