Fabulous Fall: Top Spots for Family Photos in Calgary
Rolling hills sprinkled with wildflowers, and sweeping views of the city and breathtaking Canadian Rockies create the perfect setting for your family photo shoot. Keep your eyes peeled for deer grazing and Swainson’s hawks circling in the skies above.
Explore Bowmont Natural Environment Park’s Waterfall Valley in the fall and you’ll discover a pristine and awe inspiring scene in the heart of the city. Vibrant autumn leaves, winding wooden boardwalks, spring fed waterfalls, a babbling brook and viewing platforms perched above the Bow River offer picture perfect spots for your shots.
St. Patrick’s Island, Downtown Calgary
Modern architectural design set against the natural beauty of the Bow River create a truly unique backdrop in this newly revitalized urban park. Pose atop The Rise – a 9 ft. grassy knoll – for a cool perspective and awesome city views. Or hang out by Bloom – the larger than life public art display. The Playmound playground and Trout Beach are great spots to capture candid photos of the kids.
Prince’s Island, Downtown Calgary
This beloved park in the heart of downtown Calgary is another beautiful site for family photos. Get some shots by the city’s iconic crimson-coloured Peace Bridge. Play in the autumn leaves – or skip stones down by the river’s edge. When the kids need a break, the playground will keep them happily occupied.
On a beautiful sunny fall day, it’s not uncommon to see elaborate family photo shoots taking place in Fish Creek Provincial Park. The winding trails, groves of birch trees, and public art found throughout this sprawling urban park offers a variety of interesting backdrops for capturing one-of-a-kind photos.
Every September our team gathers in Edworthy Park for a 5-km walk along the sparkling Bow River in support of Hospice Calgary – and every year we are in awe of the park’s fall splendor. Edworthy holds a special place in our hearts and we feel it’s truly one of the most spectacular spots for family photos in the city.
- by Mhairri Woodhall