Take part in our 2026 Nature Photo Contest!

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Nature Canada’s annual 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. Canadian photographers across the country have submitted their artwork for a chance to win prizes and be featured in the Nature Canada 2027 Calendar.

Submit on social media Or through the form below

Form submission

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Name
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What's your photo of?
What type of photographer are you?*
Pick a theme*
Upload your photo (max 10MB)*
Accepted file types: png, jpeg, jpg, gif, pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.
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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 #NCPhotoContest26 when using social media.

Grand Prize

Nature Canada is excited to announce we have partnered with Black Feather the Wilderness Adventure Company for our 2026 Photo Contest Grand Prize!

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with Black Feather Wilderness Adventure Company! The 1st place winner will receive a gift certificate valued at approx. $1,895 toward one of Black Feather’s unforgettable guided wilderness trips —either a sea kayak or canoe expedition to be held in 2027, such as the Georgian Bay Getaway Sea Kayak Adventure, or French River Canoe Trip, depending on the 2027 trip schedule.

Prize Sponsors

Rules

No submissions will be accepted UNTIL 9:00 a.m. EST May 19, 2026. No submissions will be accepted AFTER 11:59 p.m. EST August 16th, 2026 midnight EST.
Submissions made on social media must include #NCPhotoContest26 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.

Photo Contest Rules and Regulations