Morant's Curve

It’s not the fastest way to travel, but Highway A1, also known as Bow Valley Parkway is a detour worth taking. One of the most famous stops along the way is Morant’s Curve. Named after Nicholas Morant, a photographer who was hired by Canadian Pacific Rail to do promotional work for them. He photographed this spot so often that the area got named after him. And you can see why he was here so often. The view is just breathtaking, you have the bright blue of the Bow River and the various mountains surrounding Lake Louise (From left to right: Mount Temple, Mount Aberdeen, and Pope’s Peak). Add in the iconic CP Rail and you can easily see why Nicholas Morant spent so much time here.