2024 Nature Photo Contest
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Our 2024 Nature Photo Contest is a celebration of the plants and animals, landscapes, and nature moments that bring us joy and happiness. Our hope is to encourage more Canadians to get outdoors and to connect with nearby nature across the summer months. Canadian photographers across the country will be submitting their artwork for a chance to win prizes and be featured in the Nature Canada 2025 Calendar.
Grab your cameras, head outside, and explore all the beauty Canada has to offer. Whether you choose to go for a hike, spend time in a park, or simply enjoy discovering what’s hiding in your own backyard; there is so much to see. The 2024 Nature Photo Contest is the perfect chance to immerse yourself in the amazing nature world around you! It’s a great way to get outdoors and celebrate nature in Canada!
Take a walk down memory lane and find old photos of your favourite nature explorations. Share photos of nature that will inspire us. The 2024 Nature Photo Contest will be launching on May 21, 2024 and running until August 11, 2024.
How to Submit
Please make sure to always include the theme into which you would like to submit your photo! We would also love to hear the story behind the shot! Please make sure to always identify yourself as either an Amateur, Professional, or Youth photographer. Make sure to include #NCPhotoContest24 when using social media. X (Formerly Twitter) submissions should also include @naturecanada in order for entries to be accepted.
Grand Prize
Nature Canada is excited to announce we have partnered with Black Feather the Wilderness Adventure Company for our 2024 Photo Contest Grand Prize. This year’s grand prize winner will receive a paid trip for two canoeing on French River, Ontario.
On this four day canoe trip, you’ll paddle the most scenic section of the French River – starting at Wolseley Bay and finishing at Highway 69. The river has excellent campsites, clear water, and beautiful Canadian Shield scenery. With some fun and fairly-easy rapids, there are lots of opportunities to learn and practice whitewater canoeing skills. There is also time for photography, swimming, and enjoying this beautiful natural setting.
Prize Sponsors
Rules
- No submissions will be accepted until May 21, 2024. No submissions will be accepted after August 11th, 2024 midnight EST.
- Submissions made on social media must include #NCPhotoContest24 in order to be eligible.
- A selection of the top photographs will be presented on our webpage for public voting.
- There is no limit as to the number of submissions by a single entrant.
- Participation in the contest constitutes entrants’ full and unconditional agreement to abide by these Contest Rules and Regulations and the Contest Sponsor’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the contest.
Judges
Laura Bombier (Photographer)
Robin Esrock (Global Adventurer and Travel Writer)
Melissa Hafting (Birder and Conservation Biologist)
Nadya Kwandibens (Photographer)
Vivienne Poy (Retired Senator, Author, Activist)
Sandy Sharkey (Photographer, Former Radio Broadcaster)
Seyi Smith (Olympic Athlete, Founder of Racing to Zero)
Les Stroud (Filmmaker, Musician, Author)