2017 Canadian Photography Workshops

In 2017, Canada will be celebrating 150 years since our Confederation. 

In anticipation of this historic milestone, Northof49Photography is putting together a few once in a lifetime adventures for photographers that want to see the beauty that Canada has to offer the world. 

Over the coming weeks and months we will be announcing these trips. Please check back periodically to read about these fantastic opportunities.

Snowy Owl Migration Workshop in Canada

Dates: Jan 15 - Jan 20th, 2017

Instructors;  Jennifer King, Randy Wilson, Len Silvester and Kevin Allen Pepper (K2)

Come and join in the five day quest for majestic Snowy Owls in Ontario, Canada. Be captivated by their mesmerizing eyes, witness the stealth flight on the unsuspecting voles and rodents they feed upon. Come join us and witness the magic while you capture amazing images of these very photogenic owls.

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Snowy Owl workshop with Lisa langell

Dates: Jan 22th- Jan 27th, 2017

Instructors;  Lisa Langell, Len Silvester and Kevin Allen Pepper (K2)

Come and join in the six day/ five night quest for majestic Snowy Owls in Ontario, Canada. Be captivated by their mesmerizing eyes, witness the stealth flight on the unsuspecting voles and rodents they feed upon. Come join us and witness the magic while you capture amazing images of these very photogenic owls.

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Snowy Owl workshop with Juan Pons

Dates: February 12 to February 17, 2017

Instructors;  Juan Pons, Len Silvester and Kevin Allen Pepper (K2)

Come and join in the six day/ five night quest for majestic Snowy Owls in Ontario, Canada. Be captivated by their mesmerizing eyes, witness the stealth flight on the unsuspecting voles and rodents they feed upon. Come join us and witness the magic while you capture amazing images of these very photogenic owls.

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Snowy Owl workshop with Jeff Wendorff

Dates: February 19 to February 24, 2017

Instructors;  Jeff Wendorff, Len Silvester and Kevin Allen Pepper (K2)

Come and join in the six day/ five night quest for majestic Snowy Owls in Ontario, Canada. Be captivated by their mesmerizing eyes, witness the stealth flight on the unsuspecting voles and rodents they feed upon. Come join us and witness the magic while you capture amazing images of these very photogenic owls.

Details Coming Soon. Contact us to be notified of details when we announce them by clicking here

The 2017 Aurora Hunt

Dates: Workshop is March 4 to March 8, 2017

Instructors;  Kevin Allen Pepper (K2) and Chris Pepper

Introduction:  Join us up near the arctic circle in one of best spots in the world to photograph the northern lights, Yellowknife. Here is where the skies present the dancing lights, and the trees and landscapes that frame your images are endless.

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The Best of Nova Scotia

Workshop #1 is June 11 to June 17, 2017, Workshop #2 is June 18 to June 24, 2017

Instructors;  Kevin K Pepper and Chris Pepper

Introduction:  With more lighthouses per square mile of any coastline in North America, the lighthouse route in Nova Scotia offers the photographer an abundance of lighthouses and small east coast fishing villages to capture. From the famous harbor front in Halifax, to Peggy's Cove, and Lunenburg and the whales, the photo ops are iconic.

Details Coming Soon. Contact us to be notified of details when we announce them by clicking here

The Best Of Newfoundland

Workshop - June 18, to June 25, 2017

Instructors:  Kevin Allen Pepper (K2) and Len Silvester if more than 6

Introduction:  Join us on the east coast of Canada as we track down icebergs on their journey south, migratory whales that are on their journey north, and timeless lighthouses throughout the pristine landscapes along the northern coastline of Newfoundland.

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Common Loon Retreat

Dates:  June, July and August of 2017

Instructors;  Kevin K. Pepper

Introduction:  Come spend some time with usin the Kawarthas, an area positioned one and a half hours north east of Toronto, where both water and land are equally impressive. The shimmering lakes and rivers offer breathtaking sun rises and sunsets and are home to an abundance of wildlife.... especially our goal species, the Canadian iconic, mother loon and young

Details Coming Soon. Contact us to be notified of details when we announce them by clicking here

Northern Gannets Photography Workshop

Workshop #1 is July 20 to July 22, 2017, Workshop #2 is July 23 to July 25, 2017

Instructors: Len Silvester and Chris Pepper

Introduction: Come join us in Canada for three days and four nights at the largest Northern Gannet colony in the world. Our destination is Bonaventure Island, and is home to more than 55,000 nesting pairs of Northern Gannets. National Geographic Traveler Magazine ranks the area of Gaspé the number three tourism destinations in the world.

Details Coming Soon. Contact us to be notified of details when we announce them by clicking here

Vancouver Island Workshop

Dates: August 6th, 2017 to August 12th, 2017

Instructors: Kevin Allen Pepper (K2) and Jennifer King

Introduction: Join us as we travels to the extreme west coast of British Columbia. We are headed to Vancouver Island to capture some of Canada's most pristine landscapes, whales and seascapes during a time of year when the morning fog creates a mysterious aura.

Details Coming Soon. Contact us to be notified of details when we announce them by clicking here

BC Grizzly workshop with Aurora Trek in Yukon

Dates: August 17, 2017 to August 26, 2017

Instructors: Kevin Allen Pepper and Andy Williams

Introduction: This ultimate 10 day and 9 night nature adventure is perfect for any wildlife and nature enthusiast! Our destination, a remote bear camp only accessible by helicopter deep inside the BC wilderness. From there we head north for to photograph the northern lights in the Yukon.

Details Coming Soon. Contact us to be notified of details when we announce them by clicking here

Spirit Bear Photo Tour

Dates: August 20, 2017 to August 25, 2017

Instructors: Chris Pepper

Introduction: In August of 2011 National Geographic Magazine referred to British Columbia's Great Bear Rain forest as "The Wildest Place in North America". They were right, the Great Bear Rain forest of British Columbia is the largest piece of intact temperate rain forest left on the plant, and has the most sought after animals on the planet to photograph

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Endless Landscapes and Northern Lights in Yukon

August 27th to September 3rd, 2017

Instructors: Kevin Allen Pepper

Introduction:  This 8 day 7 night trip is designed to give you the opportunity to photograph all the diversity that the Yukon has to offer. We will cover the area around Whitehorse, Klaune National Park and up onto the Dempster Highway. You will be shooting mountain landscapes, macro images of fall foliage, travel type photography of historical streetscapes, the wildlife, northern lights and other long exposure night photography.

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Photograph Canada's largest herd of Bison

Dates:  September 18 to September 22, 2017

Instructors: Chris Pepper and Len Silvester if we get more than six attendees.

Introduction: This is a true Northern Canada Safari on the Wild West Side of Prince Albert National Park. In addition to viewing the free ranging bison, you may also encounter wolves, elk, moose, deer, bears and countless birds and waterfowl.

Details Coming Soon. Contact us to be notified of details when we announce them by clicking here

Yukon Winter Wonderland

Dates: Workshop is November 10 to November 17, 2017

Instructors: Kevin Allen Pepper and Lisa Langell

Join Kevin Pepper and Lisa Langell on our annual landscape photography adventure workshop! An amazing wilderness adventure that will take you back to the early days of transportation by dog sled and snowmobile. You will spend your days mushing on the training grounds of many a quest musher and it will take you winding through some of the most spectacular wilderness in the Yukon.

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2016 Photography Workshops In Canada

Yukon Aurora and Landscapes

Two Semi Private Workshops for a maximum of 5 people in March of 2016

Instructor: Kevin Allen Pepper who will be headed back to Yukon for his fourth year in a row

Come and join Kevin for this photo workshop in Canada to photograph the wildlife, the landscapes and the aurora in the best location in Canada for all three, the Yukon.

Click here to read all the details and to register

Bird of Prey Workshop

Dates: Next workshop is May 14, 2016

Instructors:  Chris Pepper

Introduction:  Chris Pepper is running birds of prey workshops in a natural setting which is a perfect backdrop for flying birds or prey.

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Loon Retreat

Dates: Dates available in May, June and July

Instructors:  Kevin K Pepper (K1)

Introduction: Join Kevin for his weekend retreats in the Kawartha Region of Ontario. Kevin will be guiding you on the water to photograph your target species for the weekend, the Common Loon.

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Nova Scotia Lighthouse Route

Dates: June 12 to June 18, 2016

Instructors:  Kevin K Pepper and Chris Pepper

Introduction:  With more lighthouses per square mile of any coastline in North America, the lighthouse route in Nova Scotia offers the photographer an abundance of lighthouses and small east coast fishing villages to capture.

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Newfoundland icebergs and landscapes

Dates: June 9, 2016 to June 18, 2016 (Sold Out) and June 19 to June 28th, 2016

Instructors:  Kevin A. Pepper in Wk 1 and with Len Silvester in Wk 2 if more than 6

Introduction:  Join me on the east coast of Canada as we track down icebergs on their journey south, migratory whales that are on their journey north, and timeless lighthouses throughout the pristine landscapes along the northern coastline of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Whales, Bald Eagles, Puffins and Icebergs

Dates: July 9 to July 14, 2016

Instructors: Lisa Langell and Chris Pepper

Introduction: Come join us for a trip that will have you photographing bald eagles fishing on cod in the shallow waters, humpback whales and orcas swimming and breaching in the Atlantic waters, photographing 500 pairs of mating puffins on an a private island and taking zodiac tours to photograph the icebergs as they pass down iceberg alley.

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Northern Gannets Photography Workshop

Dates: July 18 to July 20th, 2016 and July 21st and July 23rd, 2016

Instructors: Len Silvester and Chris Pepper

Introduction: Come join us for three days and four nights at the largest Northern Gannet colony in the world. Our destination is Bonaventure Island, and is home to more than 55,000 nesting pairs of Northern Gannets.

See Details Here.

Fly In Grizzly Workshop

Dates:  July 23 to July 29, 2016

Instructors;  Kevin Allen Pepper and Andy Williams

This ultimate 7 day and 6 night nature adventure is perfect for any wildlife and nature enthusiast! Our destination, a remote bear camp operating since 1976 and only accessible by helicopter deep inside the BC wilderness. A total of eight of us have been granted exclusive use of this camp where you will photograph amazing bear activity that includes fishing on the spawning salmon, bears swimming in the pools and playing along the banks.

This trip is sold out already, but we also have a trip available in August, http://northof49photography.com/august-fly-in-grizzly-bear-photo-tour

Vancouver Island Workshop

Dates: August 1st, 2016 to August 7th, 2016

Instructors: Kevin Allen Pepper (K2) and Chris Pepper

Introduction: Join us as we travels to the extreme west coast of British Columbia. We are headed to Vancouver Island to capture some of Canada's most pristine landscapes, whales and seascapes during a time of year when the morning fog creates a mysterious aura.

See Details Here

Fly In Grizzly Workshop

Dates:  August 17, 2016 to August 23, 2016

Instructors;  Kevin Allen Pepper and Lisa Langell

This ultimate 7 day and 6 night nature adventure is perfect for any wildlife and nature enthusiast! Our destination, a remote bear camp operating since 1976 and only accessible by helicopter deep inside the BC wilderness. A total of eight of us have been granted exclusive use of this camp where you will photograph amazing bear activity that includes fishing on the spawning salmon, bears swimming in the pools and playing along the banks.

See Details Here

Autumn Colours and Aurora in the Yukon

August 22nd to August 30th, 2016

Instructors: Kevin Allen Pepper

Introduction:  Join me as we travel the highways of the Yukon. From the Carcross Desert to the Arctic Circle. We will visit Klaune National Park, Dawson City, Tombstone, Whitehorse and many breathtaking scenic locations in between.

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Yukon, the land of the midnight sun

August 30th to September 5th, 2016

Instructors: Kevin Allen Pepper, Luke Austin, Ignacio Palacios

Introduction:  Join us as we travel the highways of the Yukon. From the Carcross Desert to Klaune National Park, Fish Lake, Bonneville Lakes and many breathtaking scenic locations in between.

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Saskatchewan wildlife and Northern lights

Workshop:  September 17 to September 22, 2016

Instructors:  Chris Pepper and Kevin K Pepper if more than six people are in attendance

Introduction: This is a true Northern Canada Safari on the Wild West Side of Prince Albert National Park. In addition to viewing the free ranging bison, you may also encounter wolves, elk, moose, deer, bears and countless birds and waterfowl. We will also spend time photographing running horses and spend time photographing Indian culture and cowboys.

See Details Here

Autumn Aurora Hunt

Workshop is September 24, 2016 to September 29, 2016

Instructors:  Chris Pepper and Kevin Allen Pepper (K2)

Introduction:  Join us up near the aurora capitol of the world, Whitehorse... where the skies present the dancing lights, the landscapes are endless and Bison are known to create whats known as the Canadian Roadblock. We will center this trip around Whitehorse and daily head out into the countryside to capture the history and auroras, and one of Canada's post picturesque areas.

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Southern Yukon Landscapes and aurora

Workshop is September 30 to October 5, 2016

Instructors;  Kevin Allen Pepper (K2)

Introduction:  Join me up near the arctic circle where the skies present the dancing lights, the mountain landscapes are endless and the moose out number the people of the Yukon almost two to one. We will center this trip around Whitehorse and Daily head out into the countryside to capture the history, and one of Canada's post picturesque areas.

This trip is sold out but we are headed to the Yukon frequently. see those trips here http://northof49photography.com/photo-workshops/

BC Bald Eagle Migration

Workshop is November 26 - November 30, 2016

Instructors;  Kevin Allen Pepper

Introduction:  This photo workshop takes you to see Canada's largest migration of Bald Eagles. Each year 2000 to 8000 eagles migrate to this area to feed on the spawning salmon that return to these rivers annually.

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Yukon Winter wonderland

Dates: Workshop is December 2 to December 9, 2016

Instructors: Marc Muench, Andy Williams, Kevin Allen Pepper

Join Marc and Andy, and our expert local guide, Kevin Pepper on this landscape photography adventure workshop! An amazing wilderness adventure that will take you back to the early days of transportation by dog sled and snowmobile. You will spend your days mushing on the training grounds of many a quest musher and it will take you winding through some of the most spectacular wilderness in the Yukon.

This trip is sold out, but we are headed back in 2017 and you can see that trip here http://northof49photography.com/2017-yukon-dogsledding-aurora