Elk Rut, Owls & Fall Landscapes Photo Tour

Autumn Wildlife & Scenic Photography in the Heart of Alberta

Join me for an immersive 4.5-day photography adventure in Alberta, Canada—timed perfectly to capture the powerful elk rut, elusive owls in their natural habitat, and the rich colors of fall landscapes. With only three spots available per tour, this intimate experience ensures personalized guidance, quiet shooting conditions, and maximum flexibility.

Tour Length:

4.5 days

Group Size:

Limited to just 3 photographers

Cost:

$5,500 CAD per person + 5$ GST Tax  (Approx $4000 USA Dollars)

2026 Tour Dates

September 14-18, 2026

September 21–25, 2026

Tour Highlights

Elk Rut in Full Swing

Photograph bull elk during peak rut as they bugle, posture, and spar for dominance. Early mornings often bring dramatic light and atmospheric conditions that make for exceptional wildlife images.

Owls in Their Element

Seek out Great Gray Owls in their native forest and grassland habitats. With Ken’s deep field experience in these areas, you’ll maximize ethical, low-impact photographic opportunities.

Alberta’s Autumn Landscapes

Capture golden aspen forests, rugged foothills, and scenic mountain vistas bursting with fall color. A perfect mix of wide landscapes and quiet forest details offers something for every photographic style.

Schedule:

  • Day 0 evening arrive in Calgary and check into hotel

  • Days 1 sunrise owls, afternoon head to Canmore / Banff. Landscape, Elk, Bighorn Sheep

  • Day 2 - Sunrise Elk Banff, Depart mid morning for Jasper, Landscape, wildlife stops on the way.

  • Day 2 to Day 3 mid day - Jasper area, Elk, Moose, Bears, Landscape

  • Day 3 Evenings Banff Elk

  • Day 4 Moraine Lake sunrise, Elk

  • Day 4 Evening owls

  • Day 5 morning sunrise with owls. Plan depart mid afternoon from Calgary for home

Schedule subject to change depending on wildlife and weather.

A great grey owl with yellow eyes perched on a tree branch in a forest with yellow autumn leaves.
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Beautiful mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks reflected in a calm lake, under partly cloudy skies, with dense forest along the shoreline.
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Close-up of a great gray and brown owl with yellow eyes, set against a blurred green background.
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A serene mountain lake reflecting the snow-capped peaks and dense evergreen forest under a cloudy sky.
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A bird with the head of an owl and the body of a bird of prey in flight over grass.
A mountain stream flowing through a forest with tall pine trees, against a backdrop of rugged mountains and a clear blue sky.
A great grey owl perched on a tree trunk in a forest with yellow and green autumn leaves.
A serene mountain lake surrounded by tall pine trees with snow-capped rugged mountains in the background, reflecting in the calm water, under a partly cloudy sky.
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Close-up of a great gray and white owl with a facial disc, staring sideways with yellow eyes, against a blurred yellow and green background.
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A large great grey owl with outstretched wings landing on a barbed wire fence, holding a small bird in its talons, in a grassy field.
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