Good morning! We start early today as we meet at the north side of the Edmonton Inn and Conference Centre to load the motor coach. Be early to sign in, load your gear and take your seat.

6:40 AM – Meet at the north side of the Edmonton Inn and Conference Centre 11834 Kingsway NW

7:00 AM – Coach departs

8:00 AM – Discussion about photographic controls and process’

9:15 AM – Meet with the Discovery Wildlife team to begin the exclusive backstage guide tour. You will get up close with various animals like wolves and bears to learn about their individual stories, instincts and how they interact with the staff. This time will be used to create images and develop visual storytelling techniques.

11:00 AM – Lunch stop (not provided, students are encouraged to bring snacks on the bus).

12:00 PM – Photography discussion.

3:45 PM – Private guided access to the petroglyphs and hoodoos at Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park.

5:45 PM – Coach departs for Lethbridge.

7:15 PM – Arrive at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge. Check in, grab a bite, relax in the pool or take sunset photos at the next door Indian Battle Park,

*Time and activities subject to change.

Good morning! We have another early start today, so grab your breakfast, check out of your room and load the motor coach.

6:45 AM – Coach available for loading.

7:00 AM – Coach departs

7:30 AM – Arrive at the Birds of Prey Centre before they open for VIP access to their residents. You’ll have the opportunity to photograph various birds from a far and up close as well as a flight presentation.

10:00 AM – Photography discussion.

11:30 AM – Lunch stop (not provided, students are encouraged to bring snacks on the bus).

12:15 PM – Meet with the team at the Chinook Honey Company. Guests will get a private tour and then gear up in beekeeper attire to get up close with the buzzing bees.

2:00 PM – Photography discussion.

3:45 PM – Meet the blacksmith team at the Lacombe Blacksmith Museum. View one of the oldest blacksmith shops in all of Canada and receive a demonstration of the ancient art.

4:45 PM – Dinner stop (not provided).

5:15 PM – Coach departs for Edmonton.

7:00 PM – Arrive at the north side of the Edmonton Inn and Conference Centre 11834 Kingsway NW. Tour concludes.

*Time and activities subject to change.

Jason Symington is an artist, photographer, filmmaker, and Professor based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He received his BFA in Photography with a minor in Art History from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) and his MFA in Photography from the University of Saskatchewan (USASK). Symington’s work is rooted in the zeitgeist, sharing and transmitting knowledge, facilitated through careful and close listening, open dialogue and focused observation, he offers unique insights and connections.