Morant’s Curve

A famous section of the Canadian Pacific Railway is located in the Bow Valley Parkway between Banff and Lake Louise, Alberta.

Morant’s Curve, nestled within the stunning expanse of Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, stands as an iconic vantage point renowned for its picturesque views of the Canadian Rockies and the meandering Bow Valley River.

This renowned location, named after the celebrated photographer Nicholas Morant, offers photographers a captivating perspective on the region’s scenic beauty, with its sweeping panoramic views of the rugged mountain peaks and the lush, verdant forests that envelop the landscape.

As a testament to its photographic allure, Morant’s Curve has become synonymous with the quintessential image of the Canadian Rockies, attracting photographers from around the world to capture this iconic location’s timeless essence.  If your timing is right, you might even get the CP Rail train passing through the classic curve below.

The ever-changing light conditions, ranging from the soft hues of sunrise to the dramatic colours of sunset, create a dynamic and enchanting visual display, providing photographers with an opportunity to immortalize the breathtaking beauty of Banff National Park in all its splendour.

Image capture was on a particularly frosty morning.

The ambient temperature was -36C before the wind chill; despite this, the Gigapan Epic Pro functioned beautifully.