I’m experiencing a bit of a love affair with my adopted province of Alberta this summer. I’m not sure if it is because I’ve taken a bigger interest in photography but the beauty of mother nature is almost overwhelming this year! The Canola Fields are a sight to see if you are traveling to Alberta during the summer months. Take a weekend to explore the countryside and read about the style that goes along with it…
The Canadian Countryside
If you’ve ever been driving in the countryside of central or southern Alberta during the last couple weeks of July, you won’t be able to miss the brilliant yellow fields of Canola. They are few and far between but if you can get close enough, they are a photographer’s dream to capture. Sunrise and sunset are a beautiful time to photograph the Prairies but if you really want the yellow to pop, then take some shots with the midday sun blazing down.
Weekend Style
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It took me almost an hour to navigate around the country fields just west of Calgary in order to come across this beautiful crop. I actually had a little mommy break so I was content to drive at ease with a Starbucks in hand, soaking it all in. It was Sunday morning and I was wearing an outfit that’s a little more casual than what you are probably used to seeing me in. I’m slowly (and reluctantly) starting to shop a few more fall-ready pieces likes this t-shirt sweater from Forever 21. Knit tees are a great transition piece to add to your closet to get ready for the cooler air.
Now is one of the best times of the year to do some shopping as most of the summer stuff is on sale or clearance and you can snag some amazing deals like these gladiator sandals that were 75% off from Aldo Shoes. These gorgeous lace ups are so on point and you can bet I’ll be wearing them for the remainder of the summer and next summer too. Although, next time, probably not my shoe of choice while trekking through a muddy farm field. At least it was totally worth it.
Love, Kiki
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You are gorgeous! And I am obsessed with your shoes. Xo
Thanks girl! Don’t we live in such a wonderful province?!
Everything about this is so beautiful!!
Thanks Aly!!! I wish everyone could see how much better it is in person!
Now I want to go to Canada even more than I did before.
It’s so beautiful here, I promise!
Beautiful scenery and beautiful look! So simple and stylish!
Thank you Shannon! I think it’s all about the shoes for this one. 🙂
Beautiful pics! I’ve seen the canola fields in Australia before and they ARE gorgeous!
Beautiful pics!! I’ve seen the canola fields in Australia before and they ARE gorgeous!
Another absolutely beautiful country! I lived there for a year but never got out to the countryside. I was beach bound! lol
love all your pictures, must have been such beautiful place to see.
Girl these pictures are gorgeous! What a beautiful place to visit!!! Love your sandals!
The fringe purse and gladiators look amazing together, and what a gorgeous location!
These photos are so beautiful! I also love your outfit!
Hi there,
Do you know where exactly this Canola field is? Im doing engagement pictures tomorrow and would like to do them at a canola field. Did you need permission to take photos there? Please let me know as soon as you can 🙂
Hi Laura, this field is near Calaway park, I believe off of Old Banff Coach Road. I didn’t get permission. 🙂 But I just drove by last weekend and the plants were still really small and the colour wasn’t as yellow. There are some AMAZING fields in bloom right now near Cross Iron Mills mall, near Airdrie, I would go there if you can!
Awesome thanks so much, ill definitely check it out!