Canada Sunburst Lake, Mount Assiniboine
The Sunburst lake is one of the few lakes around the Mount Assiniboine. It offers views on the Mt. Assiniboine itself and turns beautifully yellow in autumn season.
Photography Tips
Take leaves / branches / bushes as foreground and make the frame interesting. If you place a person into the frame, you will have a bit of an adventure character.
Travel Information
In order to get to the Mount Assiniboine area, you need to hike (shortest way) for 26km to the campsite. This will cover 700m elevation gain. Otherwise, you can also reserve yourself a spot in a helicopter (225$, as per 2024) to reach this location. From there, you will find many hiking possibilities.
To reserve a campsite spot at this location, you need to book way in advance or being lucky of getting a cancelation spot.
Always carry bear spray and be familiar with bear behavior since this is highly dense bear territory.
To reserve a campsite spot at this location, you need to book way in advance or being lucky of getting a cancelation spot.
Always carry bear spray and be familiar with bear behavior since this is highly dense bear territory.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunset in fall
Sunrise & Sunset
08:17 - 18:36
| current local time: 11:51
Photo Themes
autumn
Backcountry
fall
Hiking
Mountain Lake
Mountains
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