{"id":266047,"date":"2025-05-31T22:25:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T22:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/aerospace\/explore-the-spectacular-landscapes-and-awesome-animals-of-western-canada\/"},"modified":"2025-05-31T22:25:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T22:25:08","slug":"explore-the-spectacular-landscapes-and-awesome-animals-of-western-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=266047","title":{"rendered":"Explore the Spectacular Landscapes and Awesome Animals of Western Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"\">\n<header class=\"article-header\">\n<h2 class=\"tagline article-tagline\" itemprop=\"description\">Enjoy some northern exposure with these 15 images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest<\/h2>\n<div class=\"article-line\">\n<section class=\"author-box by-line\">\n<div class=\"author-text\">\n<p class=\"photographer\" itemprop=\"photographer\">\n<p>          Photographs selected by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithsonianmag.com\/author\/Allison_Scates\/\">Allison Scates<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"author\" itemprop=\"author\">\n<p>          Text by<\/p>\n<p>          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithsonianmag.com\/author\/tracy-scott-forson\/\">Tracy Scott Forson<\/a><\/p>\n<p>      <time class=\"pub-date\" itemprop=\"datePublished\" data-pubdate=\"May 30, 2025, 10:40 a.m.\">May 30, 2025<\/time><\/p><\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<figure class=\"article-image lead-article-image\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/th-thumbnailer.cdn-si-edu.com\/h6uGkMM0Y-UKr2T6SdK5mFt9Wdw=\/1000x750\/filters:no_upscale():focal(3243x2162:3244x2163)\/https:\/\/tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/filer_public\/6a\/d1\/6ad1627d-4c2f-4752-be54-9198c8ae5b80\/e6d6318b-84e0-4987-80bb-dafd2c0191bf.jpg\" alt=\"Two polar bears fight\" itemprop=\"image\"\/><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>                Two male polar bears square off for battles over territory and, ultimately, mating rights.<br \/>\n              <span class=\"credit\">Randall Ball, Manitoba, 2024<\/span><br \/>\n            <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What does it mean to be picture perfect? Just take a hike along the tundra regions of Western Canada, and the significance of that phrase will become clear to you.<\/p>\n<p>With majestic mountains, an awesome array of animals and beautiful Banff National Park, Instagram-worthy images are easy to come by. The second-largest country in the world, Canada has one of the planet\u2019s largest intact boreal forests. If you ever find yourself there, do like these <em>Smithsonian<\/em> Magazine Photo Contest entrants and be camera-ready. Take a look.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article-image \">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/th-thumbnailer.cdn-si-edu.com\/aTqlh5hf5kkKRQ6ZugMsWt--Qrc=\/fit-in\/1072x0\/filters:focal(1945x1306:1946x1307)\/https:\/\/tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/filer_public\/3b\/8a\/3b8a45a1-74c1-4a97-aea6-d570515c7198\/23efe25b-2d94-4e51-969c-af7c3538b6ed.jpeg\" alt=\"Cut out view of city\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>      The South Saskatchewan River\u00a0begins in southern Alberta and ends in central Saskatchewan.<\/p>\n<p>      <span class=\"credit\">Hadi Asgari, Saskatchewan, 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"article-image \">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/th-thumbnailer.cdn-si-edu.com\/eSiS2uoH_5743DmtFESeTUJEx24=\/fit-in\/1072x0\/filters:focal(1905x1524:1906x1525)\/https:\/\/tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/filer_public\/6d\/29\/6d29fb98-2ea8-4815-bc06-3c481a26f5c5\/a1a65df6-1c15-4194-9a22-2a2844a533e2.jpg\" alt=\"Bison in snow\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>      The furry hairs on these bison may help to keep them warm on frigid days walking the tundra.<\/p>\n<p>      <span class=\"credit\">Tracy Kerestesh, Saskatchewan, 2018<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"article-image \">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/th-thumbnailer.cdn-si-edu.com\/-T-63p8XnTaqrqBBnAycywAzRgI=\/fit-in\/1072x0\/filters:focal(1750x1150:1751x1151)\/https:\/\/tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/filer_public\/fa\/60\/fa60c83d-9a9e-4b0b-8f91-861154fca890\/de2bcda4-1635-4304-87fb-2eec2e90759a.jpg\" alt=\"Northern Lights over church\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>      The extraordinary northern lights dance above the steeple of a modest church.<\/p>\n<p>      <span class=\"credit\">Mark Duffy, Saskatchewan, 2021<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"article-image \">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/th-thumbnailer.cdn-si-edu.com\/tTG8nZy2zEr1qZPK1L0fP3eTjd4=\/fit-in\/1072x0\/filters:focal(2500x1619:2501x1620)\/https:\/\/tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/filer_public\/5b\/c3\/5bc37169-59ad-46a0-b9cd-6ea04007de8a\/95dd7c31-ebd1-42ef-9f07-94cf8bc03cdd.jpg\" alt=\"Owl in field\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>      An owl seemingly takes a pause from its daily routine to pose for a photo.<\/p>\n<p>      <span class=\"credit\">Mark Duffy, Saskatchewan, 2021<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"article-image \">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/th-thumbnailer.cdn-si-edu.com\/W9mtavzobynNy9V1hWPActctOGM=\/fit-in\/1072x0\/filters:focal(1563x1228:1564x1229)\/https:\/\/tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/filer_public\/e5\/1c\/e51c4988-379e-418e-b8ab-b9b663b64356\/7efb77d4-4f28-45e6-9175-c891a4e0c32f.jpg\" alt=\"Neon Hotel\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>      If travelers need a place to plunge, this illuminated hotel may have just the thing.<\/p>\n<p>      <span class=\"credit\">Russ Styles, Alberta, 2017<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"article-image \">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/filer_public\/ee\/8b\/ee8b1c1d-99f5-4fe5-af36-6a1f1179afa3\/673d9d06-0148-4393-9dc0-e6c37e531019.jpg\" alt=\"Bison in Road\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>      Cowboys wrangle their herd, moving bulls to pasture for the winter.<\/p>\n<p>      <span class=\"credit\">Karen Jarvie, Alberta, 2017<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"article-image \">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/th-thumbnailer.cdn-si-edu.com\/pBT1Daz2O104I3sEPTU2zhHJ_wM=\/fit-in\/1072x0\/filters:focal(1500x1000:1501x1001)\/https:\/\/tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/filer_public\/ab\/5e\/ab5ecef3-91e8-4c39-a898-861c32d8943b\/421b22f3-9319-4c28-a4f3-3fa68db04aa8.jpg\" alt=\"Bison through car\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>      A driver admires a grazing bison near Grasslands National Park.<\/p>\n<p>      <span class=\"credit\">Stephanie Foden, Saskatchewan, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"article-image \">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/th-thumbnailer.cdn-si-edu.com\/ajuu9_AFtdTD3NQeTpv3qV6d-Us=\/fit-in\/1072x0\/filters:focal(1000x667:1001x668)\/https:\/\/tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/filer_public\/d1\/62\/d1622f1d-dcc1-4502-9bcc-53b7972a5cb5\/ba48b9a0-27d3-49e6-bb65-30b64ad6428d.jpg\" alt=\"2 polar bears fight\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>      A lone willow ptarmigan walks across a wintry tundra against a soft gray background as flakes fall around it.<\/p>\n<p>      <span class=\"credit\">Dawn Wilson, Manitoba, 2021<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"article-image \">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/th-thumbnailer.cdn-si-edu.com\/TbJi4YyW3T4bRS0sGTetRChOxjI=\/fit-in\/1072x0\/filters:focal(1280x963:1281x964)\/https:\/\/tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/filer_public\/0a\/57\/0a573f87-68de-4089-9f1a-5e1be06c48e2\/641e278a-0f2b-4f2a-9e82-074243003d84.jpg\" alt=\"Dog with bird in mouth\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>      This dog picked up a bird to bring home on a sunlit morning.<\/p>\n<p>      <span class=\"credit\">Kip Earney, Manitoba, 2018<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"article-image \">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/th-thumbnailer.cdn-si-edu.com\/TfPyZG4xbeI9fgj2hNbqqPxvG68=\/fit-in\/1072x0\/filters:focal(1500x1000:1501x1001)\/https:\/\/tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/filer_public\/83\/39\/83395cbc-9ca2-4fe8-8daa-27fd4d2ee7ae\/694d447d-7488-4f43-a468-f7ba9f13a681.jpg\" alt=\"Salmon underwater\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>      Two salmon swim upstream as they migrate back to the river of their birth to spawn.<\/p>\n<p>      <span class=\"credit\">Franco Banfi, British Columbia, 2022<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"article-image \">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/th-thumbnailer.cdn-si-edu.com\/LdtdKrZ0OeFMNjgmZ9QGRdK-itA=\/fit-in\/1072x0\/filters:focal(2048x1365:2049x1366)\/https:\/\/tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/filer_public\/fb\/f5\/fbf531ca-5f87-4eba-b0eb-3ad590d57cbc\/d1d5c19c-7178-4692-b13a-56178b259aef.jpeg\" alt=\"Mountains behind city\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>      A craggy mountain billows over the charming town of Banff.<\/p>\n<p>      <span class=\"credit\">Michelle Hough, Alberta, 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"article-image \">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/th-thumbnailer.cdn-si-edu.com\/98Bwuitwu_O4FCGIeeLcHYI9Jkk=\/fit-in\/1072x0\/filters:focal(2609x1739:2610x1740)\/https:\/\/tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/filer_public\/09\/c3\/09c3bcf4-3f32-4c52-a6f2-a0f611bc168d\/f66a050f-a516-461d-a5be-fc394c8c42ff.jpeg\" alt=\"Ground hogs\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>      Two yellow-bellied marmots are seemingly in awe of the picturesque landscape in front of them.<\/p>\n<p>      <span class=\"credit\">Alan Zhou, Alberta, 2023<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"article-image \">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/filer_public\/b1\/f0\/b1f0af60-4b8e-4dd0-ad7c-314c2e75f1a4\/f94c6d2c-3ad7-4876-91c4-8b6233cfe07d.jpeg\" alt=\"Canoeing\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>      Two adventurers enjoy the blue waters of Moraine Lake in Banff National Park as the sunlight pierces the clouds.<\/p>\n<p>      <span class=\"credit\">Dave Leduc, Alberta, 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"article-image \">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/th-thumbnailer.cdn-si-edu.com\/YAMrs0Z0AviMIJYoGL9SLOJcKlc=\/fit-in\/1072x0\/filters:focal(3778x2375:3779x2376)\/https:\/\/tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/filer_public\/8d\/a8\/8da874c1-6f21-42c1-8424-d5eef3f16537\/d7b30674-373e-45b7-9550-f139ef1ff6bd.jpg\" alt=\"polar bear walking\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption class=\"caption\">\n<p>      A lone polar bear struts across the tundra to wait for seals to exit the frozen waters of the Hudson Bay.<\/p>\n<p>      <span class=\"credit\">Randall Ball, Manitoba, 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"expedia\">\n<h3>Planning Your Next Trip?<\/h3>\n<p>Explore great travel deals<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimer\">\n      <i class=\"fa fa-asterisk\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>A Note to our Readers<\/strong><br \/>\n        Smithsonian magazine participates in affiliate link advertising programs. 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