The Canadian Rockies are a national treasure. For generations, visitors have come from all over the world to experience the astonishing scenery contained in the mountain national parks of Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, Yoho and Waterton. This gallery of exceptional photographs captures the essence of this magnificent wilderness in all its changeable moods: dramatic, exciting, colourful, raw and universally inviting.

Darwin Wiggett is a full-time photographer whose work has appeared in publications including Outside, Nature's Best, Geo, National Geographic Traveler, Outdoor Photographer and Photo Life.