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

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
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[@robandcheryls]

Lived in Calgary for 36 yrs, I have been to “Banff” 200+ times and loved it. I live on Vancouver Island now.

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

I love the Island. Good place to be.

[@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.

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

That experience is a gift.

[@kimvorbau484]

Thank you. Canada is so beautiful. ❤

[@christinedoyle6971]

I've just been to the Canadian Rockies & really didn't want to leave. I'm back in Australia 'Canada-Dreaming'

[@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♡

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Glad you enjoyed it! Wow you've been to the Rockies a lot! Can't blame you. Heaven on Earth is no exaggeration.

[@michaelmercer2440]

I agree absolutely beautiful!!!

[@ickiedeer-lamb7282]

Come back to Canada. This Canadian lives in Ontario.

[@mishchayt]

what is bro doing in ohio??? sincerely, saskatchewan

[@TheBasedCanadian]

This Canadian living in Nova Scotia misses it as well

[@tammydeboard6537]

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.

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Wow, thank you Tammy. I really appreciate hearing that. This particular video was a work of passion and it's nice to see that people are appreciating it the way I hoped they would. It was a few years in the making for sure. I hope you subscribe to my channel because I'm uploading more content all of the time and have a few videos in the works as we speak!

[@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.

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Wow that sounds like a wonderful trip. I'm glad you were able to see so much wildlife and it's great that you live close to the Rockies. So many adventures to be had.

[@lt.pepeflyermitchell104]

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 !

[@davidmarshall718]

The first thing you can change when you move to the Western Provinces from Ontario is your Ontario Ego. The Western Provinces are NOT "out there" or "out west" from your self-centered and political, social, psychological, emotional, and egotistical homeland of Ontario. I worked at the Banff Springs Hotel as a teen in the 1970's was so belittled, slandered, mocked and jeered for being a "Westerner" by the huge number of similar-aged Ontarians working there for the summer that I have not forgotten it to this day, and because of it, I generally dis-like Ontarians, as do many Western Canadians, for the same reason: Ontario's hegemony and Ontario people's self-perceived superiority within Canada.

[@lt.pepeflyermitchell104]

@@davidmarshall718 Well, Good morning to you to sir, I would assume you’re talking more about the Toronto folk as opposed to the majority of Ontario people. I grew up in rural Ontario and have no pre conceived notions about these things at all. I moved out here for the lifestyle and the beauty, the people are very much apart of that lifestyle.

[@davidmarshall718]

@@lt.pepeflyermitchell104 --- OK, thank you. It is true Toronto is the worst in this attitude but I experienced it from just about everyone from the southern part of Ontario, they all proudly declared their hometowns to each other in social groups which I tried to participate in. If you did not experience it where you are from then that speaks well for your home area, and you should be quite well accepted in the Western Provinces.

[@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 !

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Oh I appreciate that so much Jeanne. Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed.

[@billcarlson852]

Stunning commentary on Canadian Rockies and the beautiful creatures that call this home...

[@williamleopold507]

Beautiful scenery , beautiful wildlife

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Glad you enjoyed it! It's an incredible place to say the least.

[@fergferguson7370]

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.

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

That is awesome! I'm glad you were able to share this with your family. Memories to last a lifetime I'm sure.

[@dianemoose9982]

Gorgeous shots of these animals .😊

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Many thanks. I was privileged to have seen them all and spent time with them.

[@alfredsinkllc4870]

Bears are so cute. Havent been to the rockies in 30 years

[@parvatidombkowski7270]

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.

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Oh wow, that is a compliment thank you!

[@TruthAboutHeaven]

Absolutely wonderful video! Thanks so much for making it!

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Thank you and the pleasure was all mine. What a wonderful experience to be able to do this.

[@margritneuenhagen6950]

I loved this video and the wildlife shown. There is nothing better than Canada’s gorgeous wildlife 🇨🇦❤️❤️

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

I'm so happy you enjoyed this video. I hope you get a chance to explore our other videos on the Canadian Rockies and more!

[@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

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

You are so kind, and you are so right. Baby animals rock!

[@jonnymac8925]

So, I'm from Cape Breton. I grew up around wildlife, bears, moose, deer, bobcats and anything in-between. I made a trip to Banff and Jasper in 2010 to go white water rafting, and I have NEVER in my 36 years of life seen the insane amount of wildlife and fresh water. Every 1-2km I would come across Moose, Wolves, Deer, Mountain Goats, Caribou, Bears, it was like absolutely nothing I've ever seen before. There were animals I have never seen before all over the place. Grazing on the roadside, on the hills, mountains, in the lakes and streams. It was and still is the most amazing place I have ever been. I wanted to see a Grizzly bear so badly, and didn't see one until we were leaving the park, there he was on the side of the road, like the shoulder of the road digging a hole and paying attention to absolutely nothing but his mission to dig a hole in the ground. That bear, was easily the biggest animal I've come across in the wild other than a moose. I took some pictures and left him alone, and the pictures I have are all so incredible.

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Jonny Mac that sounds like it was an incredible experience indeed! I'm glad you were also able to see a Griz.

[@MagnificentHorses]

Wow! Your wildlife photography is superb. And the quality of 4K video on my 8K TV is like I’m right there. Excellent job and I just subscribed to your channel.

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Wow that is so good to hear! 8K.

[@miracleworksfilms_ch]

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

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Wow thanks so much! It's nice to hear from someone who can appreciate the work that goes into this. I'll check out your channel for sure

[@Hamzahdiscovery1987]

Its a beautiful mother nature in Banff national and Jasper national park these two Canadian Rockies are lovely with great lakes great places and great wildlifes I really enjoy watching that video you should make more of this video it was a great wilderness video

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

We agree!

[@brianthompson-bnew4lifellc332]

How personal and connecting this is. Thank you for this gift! 🥰🙏🏽

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

You are so welcome!

[@williamlaporte3647]

Great video!!! Love Canada🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@bcrphoto7]

Great show, really shows the time and effort you made getting the footage. And glad you mentioned my mountain, Mt Rundle.

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Great last name there Brian! And yes, it was a lot of time and effort but many of the best days of my life. It's not lost on me how much of a privilege it was to spend so much time with these wonderful creatures in these amazing National Parks. I'm so happy you liked my film.

[@davidmarshall718]

Named for the Reverend Robert T. Rundle, a missionary of the mid-1800's and one of the first European-Canadians to visit the region.

[@andreacarmichael6308]

What an awesome documentary, incredible footage and great commentary. Very honourable naturalist.

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate your feedback and I'm so happy you enjoyed the video. It was made with love, respect for nature, and passion.

[@sulimmaribin2146]

Wild Canada,,,, Beautiful place, and also great documentary sir,, thanks for sharing in youtube... 👍👍👏

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Glad you enjoyed it. I loved making it. :)

[@jimwinter3181]

Thanks for the video!! I've seen hundreds in my life but this is by far the best!!!

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Wow, thanks! That means the world to me. Seriously. :)

[@terfred]

We are so blessed to live in Canada!

[@michaelmercer2440]

A great video. I really enjoyed watching. Thankyou for this. Im so fascinated with canadas wildlife

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Our pleasure! We are blessed to have such a diverse and healthy amount of wildlife here in Canada.

[@dianemarrah3504]

Thanks for showing Canadian wildlife😊! Don’t get to see very often.🌳🦌🐐

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

More to come!

[@beyblade2806]

Hey absolutely love these videos, good job with the documentation. This content deserves well more than 100k views. Out of curiosity have you ever spotted or documented a mountain lion/cougar in the Canadian Rockies?

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Why thank you! I really appreciate your comments! Views are rising fast! As far as cougars/mountain lions. No, I have not filmed one yet. I have been tracked by one. It was on a storm creek coming out of Cascade Mountain. I felt like I was being watched. I headed back and saw his tracks in the light dusting of snow near my original tracks. I followed my instincts and decided to hike up there another time.

[@dannycorsaro546]

I saw one cross the road and quit hiking by myself 🤣

[@ObeyJesusOurLord]

A fabulous video! Loved every minute of it!!!!! Thank you!

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Oh thanks so much! Keep tuned, I have more coming! I just finished this Top 10 Wildlife video today. A lot of the same, but a lot of new footage as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4utkHaFmLOkn7M

[@wildheartxxx135]

Beautiful,thank you for the video!

[@faraboverubies2526]

Best thing on youtube. Gorgeous video and great narration!

[@Maryam-ue3vw]

Outstanding! Thank you for sharing

[@christysellers9088]

This was such a great video! We’ll be hiking Lake Louise, Yoho and Jasper in early August, and this is great information about the wildlife there. Saw most of these in Glacier NP last year, except the wolves - would love to see those!

[@shafatkhan9158]

Amazing wild animals with the Beauty of Nature

[@user-lr2kj5mc4b]

Amazing videography!!! Thank you for sharing

[@shonprice8554]

What a beautiful video. Thank you.

[@timmymess4742]

Wow. Incredible video - thank you! I’m visiting with my family from UK in October and can’t wait.

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

It was my pleasure to make it and share it. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@liavandervelde3434]

Absolutely beautiful, thanks😃

[@kimhoffman8595]

What a great documentary. Thank you!!!

[@issievdhorst]

STUNNING

[@tasteofindia1321]

Beautiful wildlife! Thanks for this video!

[@casology8998]

oh man what a perfect video thank you for everything you do

[@natureobserver8812]

Beautiful video. Enjoyed a lot.

[@jefffleet9546]

Stunning views thank you for making this video I appreciate it cheers Jeff from London 🇬🇧

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Hey thanks for the feedback Jeff. I am glad you enjoyed the video. My friend from Brighton, GB will be here next month for a Canadian Holiday.

[@cynthiamgentles6781]

Best camp with a portable electric bear fence. At. 2.4 lbs, it’s small kit that brings huge peace of mind.

[@jamyjhamz8105]

Beautiful video 😍 we are travelling this weekend with my family.. thanks for this video.

[@adamsmithTAG]

Sooooooooo awesome!! Felt like I was there.

[@yjh7863]

really beautiful and chill to watch, would visit those parks in the future for sure!

[@ivorgottschalk6432]

Outstanding, thank you! 🐏⛰🐾

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Thanks Ivor! It's been a gift to be able to do this.

[@sharonstanley5054]

Enjoyed this very much. Thank you.

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

You are so welcome!

[@bryanfox2735]

Beautiful video brother!! Cheers from Montana UAS!! 💪🇺🇸💯

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Wow Montana is another amazing part of the Rockies! Thanks for the props.

[@richardcollins6058]

I love this video. I’ve watched it several times and it gives me peace.

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

I'm so very happy to hear that.

[@minisharkschannel3465]

Love the bears. Thank you!

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

I love the bears too. They are my spirit animals.

[@FallBallMan]

This is just so beautiful❤

[@u3r2nozy]

Thank you for all of this wonderful footage! Wowser!

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ricsmith2185]

Great job of showing your journey with top notch story telling and narration! New subscriber for sure!

[@Jerry-xs1eg]

I've enjoyed watching!

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

I'm glad!

[@greenwoodphotography188]

Beautiful ! Thanks for sharing this amazing video!

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Thank you big time! It was my pleasure.

[@tejasshetty2109]

So beautiful, thank-you for this amazing documentation! Your passion is strong, keep going!

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Thank you! Will do!

[@ANTSPlantation]

I live in Calgary and this video just made me want to go to Banff for the 20th time of this year :), Thanks for sharing!

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Wow, that means a lot to me. It's nice that Calgary is so close to Banff. What a blessing indeed.

[@jannalam6861]

I live in Alberta too. But we only go once... maybe twice a year, since we're a few hours away. If I lived in Calgary, Id go every month.

[@donotbeaverage]

Thank you so much for such a brilliant documentary.

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Thanks it was my pleasure!

[@sherryceltic9856]

Beautiful. Best video on the Canadian Rockies we’ve seen.

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Wow, thank you!

[@deshawntrigga9657]

Incredible video. Absolutely beautiful!

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Thank you very much!

[@AbdulsCycles]

Wow, what a very exciting trip. The view is beautiful boss....

[@ET-cy2iv]

Thank you! Beautiful video I loved it ❤

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Thank you too!

[@EDKFtravels]

Amazing, thank you for the great video!!!

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Glad you enjoyed it Eric. Keep watching and let me know if there's anyting else you'd like to see.

[@davidplacke3761]

Absolutely beautiful photography !!

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Thank you so much 😀

[@GupshupCookingvlog]

Wonderful, beautiful wildlife thank you for great sharing have a good day take care 💖👌

[@gregwells8764]

loved that. thank you

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

You are so welcome!

[@viewfromthehighchair9391]

Astounding footage!! I've driven through much of that area and am still blown away by it's beauty. Well done!!

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Thank you very much!

[@bipin_yadav]

Amazing and engaging video. Loved it👍

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Glad you enjoyed it! I feel so privileged to have had these opportunities.

[@lcook0825]

Great video. Thanks.

[@normabarrigan6377]

Your voice is so soothing- thank u for filming this-

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Thanks so much Norma. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I'm glad my voice was not too quiet in this video. It was all from the heart. :)

[@lionness3323]

Awesome work❣️thanks for sharing

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Thank you. And it was my pleasure. I just posted a new video you might like.

[@mattbutler2611]

Great video, if you ever decide to make another one you should also include how your getting these shots!

[@wingstolove1904]

How great is our God to create all these beautiful natures colors and forms, and the complex structures in living bodies that give Joy and Love.....that s not by chance...thats the Architect of Live :)

[@petr-podrouzek]

Amazing movie, great job !! 🙂

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Thank you! I really appreciate that. It was a work of passion.

[@canadianloon6433]

Doesn't get any better Beautiful video Thanks

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Wow, thank you!

[@bangbangboogie8671]

I LOVE all the beautiful videography and I especially love the commentary and how relaxed and interesting you make it with the season and animals! ❤

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Thank you so much!

[@georgearenojacildojr4746]

Beautiful Vlog💕🌸

[@candma4240]

This was a phenomenal video. Often times I watch wildlife films and there is not much wildlife to be seen in them. You compiled some amazing footage. Would love to see a mountain lion and Canadian lynx on film too sometime. Thank you for sharing this.

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Thank you very much! This was indeed a work lof passion. I would also likie to be able to add the wildlife that you mention. Hopefully I'll see them on my next outing!

[@ceciliabelgica2023]

yes beautiful,,,thank you soooo much...

[@JohnERed]

Outstanding. Beautiful work.

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@karandilsher]

Very well delivered and excellent shots!

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Thank you very much!

[@ElephantSoul]

Amazing video ❤❤

[@coolvideos8019]

Excellent video. Thank you 🙏

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

It was a pleasure to produce. I'm happy you enjoyed it.

[@JB_FLYA69669]

Great video you have inspired me to go here

[@sattaway6854]

Outstanding!!!

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jamescharlton73]

Great video and enjoyable coming from someone who is going to the Canadian Rockies in July and camping out there.

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Have fun! Enjoy Banff. Make sure you go to my website if you plan on booking any activities like the Gondola or Icefields excursion. www.insiderstravelguidecanada.com and there's a link to my Top 20 Banff there. :)

[@jackychandler8594]

Gorgeous scenery sir. I went into Alberta from Montana 23 yrs ago to see the N parks there. Just me and my 12 yr old son. Border officials pulled us to a spot and strip searched my entire vehicle. With dogs. I had done nothing wrong and it made me so nervous I couldn't enjoy my visit. We went to Waterton Lakes peace park and straight back in U.S. I want to see the ones U showed. I'll be back.

[@Pack.Leader]

Beautiful ! No idea why I've never gotten a suggestion for any of your videos until now. Sub'd and can't wait to see more. Also sharing.

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Thanks for the sub! And thanks for the compliments. I'm working on some great new content as we speak.

[@gunterbecker8528]

Extraordinary young man,the dedication you must have is admirable !

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Why thank you Gunter. I'm not as young as I used to be but I still love what I do!!

[@kicsilo]

thank you !

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

You are Welcome!

[@dragosh403]

Awesome 👏👏👏

[@dianemoose9982]

Awesome video. Thank you

[@InsidersTravelGuideCanada]

Glad you liked it!

[@khalidkhan2720]

great video luv u stay blessed