The Ultimate Canadian Wildlife Documentary: Grizzly Bears, Moose, Elk and More in the the Rockies

Published 2021-09-15
Experience the incredible wildlife of Canada like never before! Join documentary filmmaker Les McDonald on an intimate journey through the Canadian Rockies, featuring up-close encounters with grizzly bears, black bears and bear cubs, moose, elk, wolves, bighorn sheep, rocky mountain goats, white-tailed deer, hoary marmots, osprey, and much more. This breathtaking film combines stunning scenery and sounds to create an unforgettable viewing experience.

If you're planning a wildlife viewing holiday in Banff or Jasper National Park, be sure to visit our insider's travel planner website at insiderstravelguidecanada.com/ for tips and recommendations. This four-seasons wildlife documentary was filmed by a 22-year Banff resident in Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. Subscribe now to join us on our next adventure into the wild!
Chapters:
00:00 Prologue
01:02 Banff National Park and importance of fresh water
01:29 Moose and Calf
02:56 Moraine Lake
03:22 Police Car Moths
03:49 Wolves
04:44 Peyto Lake
04:55 Rocky Mountain Goats
06:26 Hoary Marmots
07:05 Black Bear
07:53 Rainbow Trout
08:01 Raven
08:06 Bull Elk with Felt Antlers
09:08 Great Blue Heron
09:33 Ducks in Marsh
10:01 Jasper and Athabasca River
10:32 Bumble Bee on Thorn Blossom
10:50 Big Horned Sheep (Rocky Mountain Sheep)
11:59 Mount Edith Cavell in Jasper
12:08 Black Bear and Cubs
14:17 Big Horn Rams in Rut
15:12 Castle Mountain and Osprey
15:37 Grizzly Bear in Fall
17:17 Moose Cow and Calve in Fall
17:56 Bull Moose in Fall in Kananaskis Country
18:40 Canada Goose (Canadian Geese)
19:01 Barrow's Goldeneye Duck
19:32 White Tailed Deer
19:48 Bull Elk/ Wapiti, Fall Rut in Jasper


































Musical Credits
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Chee Zee Cave - Video Classica by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Constancy Part 1 - The Descent by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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All Comments (21)
  • @robandcheryls
    Lived in Calgary for 36 yrs, I have been to “Banff” 200+ times and loved it. I live on Vancouver Island now.
  • @bdsmith674
    I came across 2 grizzly cubs in Aug of 2008, on the 1A between Baker Creek & Castle Junction. Being that I was on my Harley I watched (from a distance) for as long as I felt safe. Never did see Mama but didn't "flirt with death" nor disturb the cubs. One of the greatest highlights of my life.
  • I'm only halfway through your video but I had to stop to tell you that I have watched a lot of videos about wildlife and yours is one of the best I've ever seen. Just amazing. Great work. I would love to see more of your work. Please make longer docs if you can. Wow. Thank you so much for sharing.
  • @Skiingdef
    Absolutely wonderful!!! I've been to the CND Rockies at least 15 times, and every time, something new. This Canadian living in Ohio misses Alberta♡
  • I've just been to the Canadian Rockies & really didn't want to leave. I'm back in Australia 'Canada-Dreaming'
  • @jeannes.39
    As a frenchie teenager, I've never been to the Canadian Rockies, but I've been to Vancouver Island (I saw a lot of wildlife there) and I would like to thank you because I was not able to take a picture of every animal I saw, and they are all in your video ! Your voice is so calm, it is really nice to hear your comments. This is a really wonderful job you've done. Thanks a lot for sharing !
  • Just returned yesterday from Alberta, did the drive from Banff to jasper and back on Thursday August 18 and saw some goats, deer, and 2 black bear just on that one day trip alone. Bought a house in Chestermere for the this very reason to raise my girls in this beautiful land and experience as much of it as I can with them. Can’t wait to move out there from Ontario in September. Still a bit of a drive for us but much closer then flying from Ontario !
  • @jannalam6861
    Just got back from a drive around Banff and Jasper. We saw deer, caribou, gophers, 2 black bears, 1 grizzly bear, and mountain goats. Also saw a dead fox and dead cow on the road. We go every year. Being close to the Rockies is the best thing about living in AB.
  • So beautiful!! I lived in Calgary for over 7 years and we would travel into Banff and the Park many times. But we have never seen such incredible shots as you have gotten here. Thanks so much.
  • I did this trip when young with my family ….probably the most beautiful camp trip ever..literally every bend in the road offered a more stunning view… Highly recommend it.
  • I loved this video and the wildlife shown. There is nothing better than Canada’s gorgeous wildlife 🇨🇦❤️❤️
  • @Vincent-ke5zn
    There's not much that's more fun than watching baby animals in the wild, they act like they are putting on a show for our amusement. Great video, THANK YOU VERY MUCH
  • @bryanfox2735
    Beautiful video brother!! Cheers from Montana UAS!! 💪🇺🇸💯
  • @airn4789
    I love being Canadian! We are so blessed by our nature.
  • This just made my day! I cannot imagine how many days you spent out there, carrying your heavy gear. These images are spectacular and I can sense your deep respect for the nature and wildlife you portray. Fellow filmmaker (fiction) saying hi