September 27, 2027: Journey across Canada with instructor Ou Haichun! Hidden maple-leaf landscapes, Niagara Falls, Rocky Mountain lakes, the aurora, and more… · 2027-09-27

01 / THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY

Go beyond the view.

When mid-September's autumn breezes sweep across North America, Canada dons its most dazzling colors. During an autumn season lasting over 100 days, orange, yellow, and crimson maple leaves blanket the mountains and countryside, Rocky Mountain lakes reflect forests in full fall color, old city streets reveal European charm, and the aurora may even dance across the late-night sky. As Canada's second-largest city, Montreal offers deeply soothing autumn scenes. Along streets and lanes, across distant hills and nearby forests, maple leaves shed their green for magenta, orange-red, and bright yellow, weaving layer upon layer into a dazzling panorama.

About the route

Canada Autumn Colors Photography Tour Toronto | Montreal | Quebec City Mont-Tremblant | Ottawa | Huntsville Yellowknife | Banff National Park | Jasper When mid-September's autumn breezes sweep across North America, Canada dons its most dazzling colors. During an autumn season lasting over 100 days, orange, yellow, and crimson maple leaves blanket the mountains and countryside, Rocky Mountain lakes reflect forests in full fall color, old city streets reveal European charm, and the aurora may even dance across the late-night sky. As Canada's second-largest city, Montreal offers deeply soothing autumn scenes. Along streets and lanes, across distant hills and nearby forests, maple leaves shed their green for magenta, orange-red, and bright yellow, weaving layer upon layer into a dazzling panorama. Huntsville is a hidden autumn gem in Ontario, Canada. In late fall, layers of red, orange, yellow, and green maple foliage envelop the town. Seen from above, houses and maple woods form a colorful tapestry, with roads winding through like golden ribbons. Forest trails are carpeted with red leaves; a lone maple stands with brilliantly red foliage above a thick crimson carpet. Yellowknife offers one of the Northern Hemisphere's most romantic aurora encounters! Far from light pollution, it offers the chance to see the northern lights on more than 240 nights a year, making it a world-class aurora destination. As darkness falls, green ribbons streak across the sky, sometimes dancing nimbly and sometimes spreading softly, like a dream. No complicated equipment is needed: with professional guidance, even beginners can capture stunning aurora photographs. Niagara Falls is one of Canada's natural treasures. Immense torrents plunge 50 meters, sending mist skyward like a fairytale scene. By day, the jade-green water mingles with autumn colors on the banks; at evening's blue hour, the falls glow a deep blue, while buildings behind them add vintage charm. Feel the roar up close aboard a cruise boat or capture the curtain of water from an observation deck. Every moment here is a spectacular performance by nature, making it an essential North American waterscape landmark. The Rocky Mountains are a Canadian geological wonder. Glacial meltwater forms azure streams that carve natural stone arches through dark-rock canyons; waterfalls plunge over layered cliffs, creating breathtaking scenes with distant snowy peaks. In winter, mirrorlike lakes reflect snow-covered mountains and spruce forests, with snowy branches adding touches like an ink painting. Whether it is the grandeur of the canyons, the movement of waterfalls, or the stillness of lakes, every part of the Rockies holds nature's power, making this an ultimate destination for outdoor enthusiasts and photographers.

THROUGH THE LENS

The journey in pictures

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02 / IN GOOD COMPANY

A different way of seeing.

Leading photographers

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Photography leader

OWEN ou

Graduated from the Photography Department of South China Normal University in 2009. Specializes in landscapes, property environments and commercial portraiture. He has worked with the Shenzhen procuratorate, land bureau, Shenzhen Library, cultural centres, China Merchants Bank, Standard Chartered, Agricultural Bank of China, China Telecom, China Mobile, Guosen Securities, Topway Video, and BMW and Porsche owners' clubs. Photography journeys He regularly leads organizations and photography schools on trips to the Balkans, Iceland, Germany, Greenland, Cuba, South Korea, Canada, Kenya, Laos, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Morocco, Mexico, Namibia, Nepal, Japan, Chiang Mai, Tanzania, Turkey, Uganda, Semporna and New Zealand. Chinese destinations include Anhui, Beijing, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Henan, Hunan, Jiangxi, Inner Mongolia, Shanghai, Sichuan, Suzhou, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Yunnan and Zhejiang. Selected awards Outstanding Work award at the 2009 Pingyao International Photography Festival; silver in the art category of the 2014 Guangdong provincial exhibition; gold in the monochrome category of the 2014 Al-Thani International Photography Competition; Zeyida Photography Club's 2022 Outstanding Instructor award and a 2023 instructor appointment issued in 2022; Fujifilm's 2022–23 Club Gardener Award, received in 2023.

03 / THE DAYS AHEAD

A rhythm shaped by light.

Shooting locations, accommodation and transport are subject to confirmation before departure and may change with the weather.

Note: this itinerary is for reference only. Actual arrangements may be adjusted according to local weather, transport and other conditions.

Itinerary dates and text times without their own zone use: America/Toronto。Exact times use your selected timezone; dates alone and descriptions such as “morning” are not converted.

DAY 01Sep 27 · America/TorontoDay 1 | Monday, September 27: China–Vancouver–Calgary–Banff

Reference flights: Hong Kong–Vancouver AC008/09:45/06:35 Vancouver–Calgary AC204/08:00/10:29