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Nature PhotoHikes combines hikes with nature photography lessons, connecting outdoor enthusiasts thr Nature PhotoHikes combines hiking with photo lessons.

We guarantee a fun and safe experience while connecting you with other nature and photography enthusiasts. As our guest, you believe in buying experiences (not things) and taking pictures (not souvenirs)! Our hikes are based on physical ability, from half day easy hikes to full day strenuous ones in Vancouver and Whistler, BC. In addition, we organize multiple day camping and road trips to Alberta

and Canada's north. Everyone of varying skills is welcome to attend, regardless of your photography experience. Whether you carry an advanced DSLR camera or an iPhone, we will customize your lessons as well as give you the option to rent while learning to use advanced equipment. Our small groups allow for one-on-one, customized, instructions as well as keen attention to your hiking experience. Our photographer and guide, Nafees Shams, is an avid traveler, photographer and hiker. He has organized group hiking for over ten years and has traveled to over fifty countries where he goes off the beaten path to capture some amazing scenery, people and places. Although he teaches landscape photography, there is more to the concept than photographing just mountains and lakes. There's a fine line between landscape and the abstract, which allows the traveler to capture more than the 'I was here' photos.

06/04/2023

As we head into spring and folks head to the beach, the snow on the mountains remain. As a matter of fact, this is the time of year in Vancouver where one can hit the slopes in the morning to ski, snowboard and snowshoe, and follow that by playing beach volleyball in the afternoon the same day! Lucky to live here for the past 20 years, that's one of the ways I celebrate my birthday, calling it the "Snow and Sand" birthday tradition :)

25/02/2023

With winter still in full force throughout Canada and the U.S., here's a recap of the more fun and adventurous way to enjoy it - through our snowshoe tours. Still a favorite tour this winter, we've brought travelers from all over the world to experience the fastest growing sport in North America.

21/01/2023

We continue our busy winter season by saying goodbye to 2022 and welcoming 2023! The snowshoeing tours were attended by travelers - some who experienced snow for the first time - as well as locals mesmerized by the amount of snowfall on our ski hills.

19/12/2022

Winter has arrived much earlier than usual in Vancouver, especially on the mountains. Which made for a busy last month of snowshoeing at our favourite local ski resort. The current snowfall in the city is a reminder of the saying "we like our snow on the mountains and not on the streets". Yes, we'd rather take in the beauty of winter on the mountains and forests instead of having to dig ourselves from snow filled parking lots :)

12/11/2022

A final glimpse at our summer alpine hikes, ending with Stawamus Chief. We're not done with the mountains yet, as an early season snowfall means we've started our snowshoeing tours already. Stay tuned for photos of our fall as well as upcoming winter tours.

08/11/2022

Just as we began summer, we ended it with the popular hike. A steep climb up thick old-growth forest and waterfalls and finishing on rocky slopes that require ladders and chains, the Chief is a favourite among both locals as well as visitors. We'll be doing our last hike of the year to the Squamish attraction and continue next spring after the snow melts.

14/10/2022

In spite of experiencing record high October temperatures, we completed our last alpine hike to Joffre Lakes with fall colours adding a nice touch! Our alpine season will begin again next June, with the popular Joffre and Garibaldi Lakes.

06/10/2022

With the second hottest August and the hottest September on record, we were able to hike and swim the Joffre Lakes - our most popular tour - in spite of a late start to summer. Temperatures are still unseasonably warm, but with increasing fall colours and wildlife activity!

26/09/2022

We completed the last of our summer hikes to Garibaldi Lake after a late season start with temporary closures due to snow, floods, smokes and bear attacks! While we enjoy sharing the stunning views with our many guest hikers and also our photos with the world, let's not forget our dependence and gratitude to mother nature for giving us the opportunity to cherish its beauty.

22/09/2022

Garibaldi Lake is a popular hiking trail that has attracted visitors from all over the world. The beautiful turquois lake, with a backdrop of surrounding mountains, forests and glacier isn't easy to hike to and this summer was made even harder due to excessive snow followed by floods caused by heat waves. When we did manage to get to it, we bushwacked through forests and discovered new trails, while attempting to climb even higher to get a view of the stunning lake.

19/09/2022

We hiked Joffre Lakes - all 3 of them - over 20 times this summer because other alpine lakes were inaccessible due to snow and floods. Add to that record setting heat which made swimming in the ice-cold glacier water all the more rewarding!

16/09/2022

After a very busy summer, we return from the photo-posting hiatus. We had numerous tours in the last few months, none more popular than Joffre Lakes. Over the next few days, we'll recap some of the hikes we did, and continue to do over the next month before summer really ends.

24/06/2022

We have a busy week coming up, with our regular tours plus season-firsts Joffre Lakes and Garibaldi Lake.

Saturday - Lynn Canyon, Bowen Island, Gastown
Sunday - Stawamus Chief, Gastown
Monday - Joffre Lakes, Gastown
Tuesday - Vancouver Full Day
Wednesday - Garibaldi Lake
Thursday - Joffre Lakes
Friday - Vancouver Full Day

For a full listing of tours and to book, check out https://naturephotohikes.com/register/upcoming-hikes-and-tours/

21/06/2022

When we're not hiking advanced trails, we walk the easier trails while checking out some of Vancouver's local gems. Gastown at night, Granville Island, Lynn Canyon, Stanley Park, Bowen Island, Whytecliffe Park, Squamish and Whistler are some of our most popular stops. #

17/06/2022

As we approach the official beginning of summer, we've been busy hiking the popular . With plenty of snow still around on most Vancouver mountains, the Chief was a great substitute for the famous and , especially since now require daily passes for these popular hikes.

10/06/2022

Another to the , where it's much warmer and dryer than the coast. This time we hiked the popular trails in , followed by relaxing in its many beaches.

04/06/2022

We finished our U.S. West Coast road trip on a high - traveling through the majestic Oregon Coast. The diversity of landscape throughout Oregon is amazing - from mountains to rugged coastlines and thick forests to deserts, the state has it all!

We'll follow up this tour with another trip in the fall; until then, stay tuned for a busy summer in Vancouver :)

29/05/2022

When the U.S.-Canada land border opened back in November of last year, we were the first ones to cross it! Six months later, we fulfilled our obsession with its National Parks with the purchase of the annual pass. This time, Red Rock Canyon in Nevada - a short drive from Las Vegas - provided great opportunities for some stunning photography and hiking.

25/05/2022

Driving along some breathtaking scenery during the trip took us to the famous as well as hidden gems like in . The best part of is going off the beaten path rather than flying to only popular destinations.

21/05/2022

Driving through the desert you discover some of nature's great marvels - like in . The saline soda lake formed due to the lack of an outlet; however, Los Angeles' on-going drought has affected the lake's level and thus the habitat even further.

18/05/2022

Similar to our own , falls within the two states of and . While the former lake is still frozen from a late BC spring, the latter is a nice departure from the extreme heat of western U.S. and heck of a lot easier to get to :) Stay tuned for more photos of the trip last week.

16/05/2022

As Vancouver continues with its downpour, we bask in the southern California sunshine while on a zoom call with Destination BC - planning and getting ready for a busy summer :)

Stay tuned for amazing photos of the U.S. West Coast trip; in the meantime, check out this weeks schedule at https://naturephotohikes.com/register/upcoming-hikes-and-tours/.

02/05/2022

We're doing a 7 days U.S. West Coast Photography Tour from Wednesday, May 4th to 11th, through Seattle, Portland, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Death Valley, Reno and Klamath Falls. Itinerary is tentative, we might switch to Grand Canyon or San Francisco.

Feel free to post if you're interested in joining or for more info. Thanks!

30/04/2022

Schedule for this week:
Sunday - Bowen Island
Tuesday - Lynn Canyon, Vancouver Full Day, Gastown
Wednesday 4-11 - U.S. West Coast Photography Tour
See https://naturephotohikes.com/register/upcoming-hikes-and-tours/

29/04/2022

Continuing with more of our spring tour to Victoria, a reminder this is a much longer spring than we've been having for the past several years. Meaning a lot more cherry blossoms to photograph :)

25/04/2022

Schedule for this week:
Sunday - Stawamus Chief
Wednesday - Lynn Canyon
Thursday - Vancouver Full Day
Saturday - Gastown
Details of tours: https://naturephotohikes.com/register/upcoming-hikes-and-tours/

19/04/2022

Spring is wonderful anywhere, but Vancouver Island is blessed with gorgeous weather, wildlife and scenery during this time. Our trip to Victoria saw less rain than in Vancouver, enough to put in a few hikes while still enjoying the cherry blossoms and gorgeous mountain views, none more epic than Washington's Mt. Baker.

18/04/2022

Schedule for this week:
Monday-Thursday - Victoria Spring Tour, Part 2
Friday - Gastown
Saturday - Gastown
Sunday - Stawamus Chief
Details of tours: https://naturephotohikes.com/register/upcoming-hikes-and-tours/

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A recap of our fall and winter tours

Over the past six months, Nature PhotoHikes organized hikes and trips for the local Vancouver community as well as ran our usual tours through naturephotohikes.com, TripAdvisor and the new AirBnB Experiences. Thanks to all for participating in our hikes and tours, for volunteering and donating to local and global charities. Looking forward to our spring and summer hikes, so check out the upcoming calendar for events.

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“Discover nature, not the resort” - Nature PhotoHikes takes you off the beaten path through hiking and photography lessons. We guarantee a fun and safe experience while connecting you with other nature and photography enthusiasts. As our guest, you believe in buying experiences (not things) and taking pictures (not souvenirs)!

Our hikes are based on physical ability, from half day easy walks to multiple day camping trips in Vancouver, BC and the Rockies, AB. Everyone of varying skills is welcome to attend, whether you carry a DSLR or iPhone. Our small groups allow for one-on-one, customized, instructions as well as keen attention to your hiking experience. Although we teach landscape photography, there is more to the concept than photographing just mountains and lakes. There's a fine line between landscape and the abstract, which allows the traveler to capture more than the 'I was here' photos.

Our photographer and guide is an avid traveler, photographer and hiker. Spending over a decade each in British Columbia and Alberta, he has organized hikes for 15+ years for locals and visitors. He has also traveled to 56 countries in 6 continents, and lived in 7 of them. He loves to share his passion for travel, the outdoors and photography with everyone!