Malik Merchant, proud of his beautiful country, Canada, shares some stunning autumn memories in this fine collection of photographs taken between September 20 and October 18, 2025, in different parts of Alberta.
Malik Merchant had been yearning for a Longview Steakhouse Rib Eye for years, enticed by its esteemed reputation among food and steak enthusiasts. However, the restaurant’s popularity meant that reservations were a scarce commodity, often booked months in advance. During his visit to the charming village of Longview, Malik had a fortuitous encounter with the restaurant’s owner. To his surprise, the owner informed him of a sudden cancellation a few hours later and extended an unexpected invitation for a reservation. Luck was truly on Malik’s side as he savored the meal of a lifetime!
A big surprise awaits Malik Merchant as he discovers a Lodge in Longview, Alberta, that offers an extraordinary and unique stay! Read his glamping story, and enjoy all that the province of Alberta provides to its residents and visitors from around the world.
After twenty-plus years, Malik Merchant returns to fruit-picking at a beautiful farm near Sylvan Lake, Alberta, and experiences joy in this activity, just as he enjoys the mountains, lakes and wildlife of Alberta.
Malik Merchant presents a personal account of his visit to Jasper after the wildfire of July 2024. Read his story and see photographs of the impact of the wildfire on the town of Jasper and its namesake National Park.
Malik Merchant’s photographs of his visit to Waterton Lakes National Park are simply stunning. His journey also took him to Montana on a historic cruise boat. Amidst the breathtaking scenery, he had the thrill of encountering at least eight bears in Waterton Park. He believes that the beauty of Waterton is so captivating that once you visit, it will be on your lips just as Banff and other exciting places you have visited are.
Iqbal Motani’s five-day visit to Alberta is filled with excitement as he visits the Badlands in Drumheller, the Aga Khan Garden in Edmonton, and the lakes and mountains of Alberta’s Banff National Park!
The forest fires at Jasper National Park have made headlines worldwide; it was a top story on BBC. Malik Merchant visited Banff National Park and captured scenes of smoke from Jasper in the atmosphere in Banff’s iconic mountains and valleys.
Malik Merchant covers 4 lakes — and a little bit more — during his fantastic day trip to Banff National Park.
Malik Merchant shares his joyful and thrilling moments as he spends a full day visiting the Storm Mountain Lookout Point and watching Grizzly bears in Kananaskis Country. The 13th of July turned out to be a truly enchanting and lucky day. This is a MUST-view post!
Malik Merchant has fantastic photos from his recent drive to Golden, BC. He highly recommends a two-day visit to this beautiful town, which is located an hour’s drive from Lake Louise in Alberta.
Malik Merchant’s discovery of Alberta continues with this post containing beautiful photos of nature, gardens, art, and old cars — something everyone can appreciate and enjoy!
Malik Merchant attends a unique quilt show along Calgary’s Bow River and comes away with beautiful photographs of hand-woven quilts. Whether you are an artist or a lover of quilts, these are must-see works of art!
Though not on a bird-sighting walk, Malik Merchant, to his amazement and surprise, encountered beautiful Mountain Bluebirds near the Rosedale Suspension Bridge in Rosedale, near Drumheller! Read his story and see the photos he captured.
This is the story of my latest visit to Banff when two beautiful young couples from Syracuse, New York, and Edmonton, Alberta, calmly, amidst plenty of joking and laughter, helped me out at the Storm Mountain Lookout Point on the Bow Valley Parkway in Banff National Park.
Wow, what an experience for Malik Merchant at Métis Crossing in Smoky Lake, Alberta as he stays in a domed room with unhindered views of the night sky and follows it up with a visit to its magnificent Wildlife Park!
After visiting the Aga Khan Garden, Malik Merchant visited Elk Island National Park before returning to Calgary. Although animals were not plentiful, he captured photographs of the huge and beautiful animal — the bison. In his post, he also salutes the Elk Island Visitors Centre for its informative displays, educational videos and beautiful objects for sale for the entire family. Check out Merchant’s post!
In contrast to his recent visit to the stunning Johnston Canyon, Malik Merchant walks leisurely to Troll Falls in beautiful Kananaskis Country. Please enjoy his story and photographs and visit Troll Falls with your family members!
This visit undertaken by Malik Merchant to Banff, Canada, was his personal celebration of the Aga Khan’s 87th birthday on December 13, 2023. Enjoy the photographs!
A beautiful collection of photographs taken by Malik Merchant during his recent visits to Edmonton and Banff.
Arriving at the first of the two Grassi Lakes, Malik Merchant was not totally impressed, having seen other lakes and ponds with even more vibrant annd striking colours. But the second of the two Grassi Lakes, made him bite his hastily formed first impressions. Read and share Merchant’s beautiful photo piece.
Bisons in Canada? Malik Merchant who recently drove to Elk Island National Park near Edmonton saw hundreds! Read his story about the beauty of the park — its sunrises and sunsets, easy trails, wildlife consisting of bisons, beavers, hundreds of species of birds performing melodious sounds and more! And a must visit place near the park is the Ukrainian Heritage Centre.
After her incredible visit to Alberta during the summer of 2022, Nurin Merchant wants you to visit the places she went to including Kananaskis Country and Waterton Lakes national Park. She shares her beautiful photographs of her visit in this special post for Simergphotos.
Malik Merchant returns to Banff National Park after 15 long years, and this time at the start of 2023 in the thick of winter. His photographs will bring you closer to one of Canada’s top destination and you will be awed with what you learn and see about Morant’s Curve and a rare endangered snail that only lives in Banff’s sulphur springs. You must read and share this beautiful post!
Malik Merchant has come to love Alberta’s Kananaskis Country and recently drove through the famed gravel road, Hwy 742 or the Smith-Dorrien Trail to see some stunning mountain scenery. Here are his photographs and impressions of the 3 hour trip which ended with a lovely steak at the Rustica restaurant in Canmore.
Malik Merchant explores the Kananaskis in Alberta, Canada, and provides his readers with astonishing photos of the animals, mountains and lakes that he encountered. It’s a must read and share post for anyone who loves nature!
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