American Avocet

“I visited one of my favourite spots in Calgary, the 68th Street Wetlands. Each spring these wetlands come alive as birds migrate back to the area to nest. During my walk I came across this beautiful American Avocet feeding in the shallow water. Its reflection, surrounded by gentle ripples, created a peaceful and almost mirror-like scene. This photo captures one of those quiet moments in nature that reminds me why I love birding so much. Birding encourages you to slow down, observe your surroundings, and appreciate the small beautiful moments that are easy to miss.”

Congratulations to our 2026 Photo Contest Winner: Kenzie Conrad!

With over 4000 submissions this year, it was incredibly difficult to select the top images to include in our 2027 Calendar!

American Avocet by Kenzie Conrad has undoubtedly captured the eyes of both our esteemed panel of judges, and nature lovers across Canada.

It is a delight to encourage more Canadians to get outdoors and to connect with nearby nature across the summer months. With such stunning photos and beautiful stories, we hope that our 2027 Nature Canada Calendar truly makes you feel connected to the wildlife and wilderness that you help protect.

Thank you to all the Canadian photographers across the country who have submitted their outstanding nature photos, and to the volunteers who helped us review more than 4000 photo submissions.

Thank you to all our incredible judges: Laura Bombier, Robin Esrock, Tsege Gebreyohannes, Melissa Hafting, Nadya Kwandibens, Louise Penny, Julia Perri, Vivienne Poy, Sandy Sharkey, Seyi Smith, and Les Stroud.

Thank you to all our generous sponsors who donated several incredible prizes that will further engage people with nature across Canada. Thank you to Black Feather, Bird Kingdom, Brome, Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre, Canmore Cave Tours, Casa Loma, Copper Cayuse Outfitters, Great Earth Expeditions, East Coast Outfitters, Éco-Odyssée, Kingsbrae Garden, Manitoba Museum, Mini Tipi, Museum of Anthropology, Nature’s Way, Parks New Brunswick, Offbeat, Treetop Trekking, and Ziptrek Ecotours. A special thanks to Black Feather, who provided our grand prize of a gift certificate valued at approximately $1,895 towards one of Black Feather – The Wilderness Adventure Company‘s unforgettable guided wilderness trips for the 2027 season.

And most importantly, thank you for continuing to inspire us on our journey to bring Canadians closer to nature!

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