WILDLIFE
Canadian Rockies Wildlife Viewing
Canadian Rockies wildlife viewing is one of the biggest attractions of the Canadian Rockies. The abundance of wildlife in the Canadian Rockies, especially large mammals such as elk, moose, bighorn sheep, and bears, makes them easily viewed throughout the mountains. In each section of this Canadian Rockies website, we describe typical species’ habitat and the best opportunities for viewing each species:
Banff National Park Wildlife Viewing
Jasper National Park Wildlife Viewing
Yoho National Park Wildlife Viewing
Kootenay National Park Wildlife Viewing
Kananaskis Country Wildlife Viewing
Waterton Lakes National Park Wildlife Viewing
Canadian Rockies Wildlife Photography
For wildlife photographers, we recommend:
Canadian Rockies Wildlife Photography an eBook by renowned wildlife photographer Wayne Lynch.
The book is divided into two sections:
HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH THE CANADIAN ROCKIES is an easy-to-understand instruction manual on Canadian Rockies wildlife photography, with chapters dedicated to equipment, composition, lighting, and destination-specific techniques.
WHERE TO PHOTOGRAPH CANADIAN ROCKIES WILDLIFE covers the entire region species by species, with Wayne Lynch describing specific locations ranging from Jasper in the north to Waterton Lakes in the south.
Canadian Rockies Wildlife Safety
An abundance of wildlife is one of the biggest draws of the Canadian Rockies. To help preserve this precious resource, obey fishing and hunting regulations and use common sense.
DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS. Many animals may seem tame, but feeding them endangers yourself, the animal, and other visitors, as animals become aggressive when looking for handouts (even the smallest critters, such as squirrels).
STORE FOOD SAFELY. When camping, keep food in your vehicle or out of reach of animals. Just leaving it in a cooler isn’t good enough.
KEEP YOUR DISTANCE. Although it’s tempting to get close to wildlife for a better look or a photograph, it disturbs the animal and, in many cases, can be dangerous.
DRIVE CAREFULLY. The most common cause of premature death for larger mammals is being hit by vehicles, especially along Highway 16 and the Icefields Parkway, which are not fenced.