Canada’s breathtaking landscapes are woven into the fabric of our national identity. From the far reaches of our north, to our diverse coastlines, to the tranquility of lakes to majestic mountains and everything in between. This year, we’re celebrating the incredible beauty that defines us as Canadians by sharing some of our favourite photo submissions from past contests. Each photo captures the wonder and wildness of our great open spaces.
What better way to celebrate than to get outdoors and experience our incredible wilderness!

Our early bird draw for photo submissions closes on Canada Day! Submit your photos before midnight July 1st, 2025 for a chance to win our early bird prize of a gift certificate for outdoor gear.

To inspire you, here are some stunning photos submitted to our previous photo contests.

Paddling in the Rain, Ontario
Photo submission by Terri Harrigan

There are few things in life that can bring about the feeling of the calmness of a still lake  — couple that with a lucky rainbow, and you have a winning moment. Terri Harrigan’s photograph brings joy and calm — the epitome of wonder. Canada is home to a vast number of lakes — so many, in fact, that it holds 62 percent of all the lakes in the world that are 10 hectares or larger. From big lake to small, from dockside or atop a boat, we would love to see your photos of the lake you connect with most.

Nature’s Sculpture, Newfoundland
Photo Submission by Bruce Raby

From the photographer:

“In the spring of 2023, we visited Newfoundland hoping to photograph icebergs. We made our way up the northern peninsula to Saint Anthony Bight, a community of about 120 people. The afternoon of our arrival, we were on the water along with other passengers heading out to sea to get up pretty close to a number of icebergs slowly drifting south. There is something magical about these nature-made sculptures with their unique shapes, varied sizes, magnificent blue colours, dark lines, and textures that range from craggy to smooth and polished.”

Mount Robson, British Columbia
Photo submission by Arthur Stanisz

The Rocky Mountains stretch over an expanse of 4800 kilometres and, and some points, as wide as 650 kilometres. In Canada, we are lucky enough to call about 1600 kilometres of the Rockies home. This epic photograph invites us to take a moment, sit back, and appreciate the pristine presence of Mount Robson in British Columbia. In the bustling day-to-day of our busy lives, it is refreshing at the deepest level.

From high peaks to colourful valleys, why not submit your favorite mountain vista to our photo contest?

Flowerpot Island, Ontario
Photo Submission by Kyle Noonan

From the photographer:

“After arriving late to the harbour of Tobermory and taking the ferry to Fathom Five National Marine Park’s Flowerpot Island, I was fortunate enough to have a serene half hour almost entirely alone wandering the pathways and shoreline of this Ontarian oasis. I ended my day sitting on the rocky shores of the island, as the late afternoon sun shone directly on one of the island’s iconic ‘Flowerpot’ sea-stacks.”

Unique formations are all around us here in Canada. We would love to see your most interesting landscape you’ve come across!

Waterton Wildflowers, Alberta
Photo Submission by Lynn Rust

From the photographer:

“One of Waterton National Park’s attractions is its wildflowers in the late spring and early summer, with an annual festival to showcase their abundance and beauty against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. Unfortunately, a few years ago, there were devastating forest fires in the area that impacted many areas and destroyed the visitors’ centre. Luckily the town and the iconic Prince of Wales Hotel were saved, and the bison on the edge of the Park were moved.  Hearing that the wildflowers were indeed back the following season, a fellow photographer and I drove down in July to see for ourselves.”

“The scene we came upon was truly overwhelming! Without the presence of bison, the entire Bison Paddock was carpeted with wildflowers of pinks, purples, reds, yellows, blues and whites. I was drawn to this particular scene because of the clumps of yellow daisies among the purple lupins, drawing my eye to the road and into the mountains in the background.”

While we encourage all to go outside and spend more time enjoying nature, it is also equally important to please remember to follow ethical practices in all adventures. his extends to wildlife and caring for our spaces.

We look forward to seeing your favourite memories of time spent in nature.  Every photograph submitted brings a smile to our faces!  Remember to submit your favourite photo before midnight on Canada Day to be entered in our early-bird draw for a $50 gift certificate for outdoor gear.

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