Hi, I’m Jill. I live in the heart of the stunning Canadian Rockies, and many of my videos are filmed in and around Banff National Park. You’ll find peaceful walks, scenic drives, and glimpses of the wildlife and landscapes that make this area so special.
I also run "What’s On Banff," a free email newsletter with local tips and event updates to help you plan your trip:
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I love travelling further afield, so you’ll sometimes see videos from other beautiful destinations around the world. Each video is recorded in high definition, often with natural soundscapes so you can hear the birds, the water, and the wind as if you were there.
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'Which of your videos is your favourite? ' I was recently asked this question, and my answer has to be a short video taken close to my hometown of Canmore. Quarry Lake is idyllic, especially early in the morning when I usually have it to myself. Credit for the drone footage goes to my husband!
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Earlier this year, I returned to Turkey, one of my all-time favourite countries, and spent around 5 weeks in the southern region of Antalya. This picture is of the ruins of Termessos, an ancient amphitheatre high in the mountains.
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I couldn't resist sharing this picture of a stunning sunrise over Canmore's Rocky Mountains. It was taken just a few days ago at around 7:30 a.m. There are no edits to the picture; this is just as it was!!
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Remembering Prague!! This is one of my favourite cities, known for its beautiful historic buildings and also its nightlife. Check out this late-night video taken earlier this year.
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Hi, I wanted to share a couple of early morning pictures taken this weekend in Canmore, Alberta. Elk are a common sight on the trails around town at this time of year. Pictures taken by my husband.
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I apologise for the delay in posting the Emerald Lake video; I hope to get this up over the next week. In the meantime, check out one of my favourite videos of the year. This is the beautiful village of Gaucin, deep in the mountains of Andalucia in Spain.
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I may just have a new favourite lake in the Canadian Rockies. Yesterday, I took a 5km walk around Emerald Lake, a spectacularly beautiful lake near the Alberta/BC border. Video to follow this weekend!! (Photo credit goes to my husband.)
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Check out my videos from this past weekend. My favourite is an early morning walk along the shoreline of Moraine Lake, known for its stunning turquoise colour. I also published a second walk up Moraine Lake's famous Rockpile Trail and a short walk around Banff's Heritage Train Station (for the train lovers out there).
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The Coming Weekend: I will focus on the stunning Moraine Lake in Banff National Park. Join me for a peaceful morning walk along the lake shoreline and then a short hike up the famous moraine rockpile. The second video was recorded later in the day after the crowds arrived!
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Last Thursday, I managed to snag one of the highly sought-after reservations for the Lake Louise shuttle. I experienced the new reality of Lake Louise in the summer, and it is a must-watch if you are considering visiting this popular lake. Other videos this weekend are a scenic walk from Banff's Bow Falls, along the river and into Banff downtown, and a drive from Calgary to Canmore.
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