Morant’s Curve | Most Iconic Railway View in the Canadian Rockies

Morant’s Curve is a beautiful area that the Canadian Pacific railway passes through along the Bow River. The location is not far from Lake Louise. The spot was made famous by Nicholas Morant, a staff photographer for the Canadian Pacific Railway. He took photographs for the company during the middle of the 20th century. Many images of the trains traveling through the curve were used for CPR promotional materials. Some patience is required if you want a shot with a train in it. The majority of trains that pass through Morant’s Curve are freight trains and unfortunately there is no schedule that can be followed. Some photographers say catching a train coming from the west in the morning light is the prime shot, but the view of the curving Bow River and the mountains in the background makes for a stunning photograph regardless. However, the morning light is the best time of day if it’s a time of year with harsh sunlight. 🚂 Morant’s Curve is one of the most photographed spots in Banff National Park — a perfect blend of mountains, river, and trains winding through the Canadian Rockies. Named after Nicholas Morant, a photographer for the Canadian Pacific Railway, this viewpoint near Lake Louise, Alberta, captures the magic of the Rockies as the train snakes along the Bow River. 📍 Location: Bow Valley Parkway, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada 🕓 Best Time to Visit: Early morning or late afternoon for perfect light 🚆 Tip: Wait for a passing CPR train for the most iconic shot! In this video, enjoy cinematic views of Morant’s Curve, snow-covered peaks, and the timeless beauty of Banff National Park. 👉 Subscribe for more Canadian Rockies landscapes, Banff travel guides, and cinematic nature films! #MorantsCurve #BanffNationalPark #CanadianRockies #TravelAlberta #BanffCanada #TrainView #MorantsCurveBanff #LakeLouise #CinematicTravel #CanadaScenery #RockyMountains