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 mostly grey day with a few sunny periods — in a city dubbed as Blue Sky City — and a severe thunderstorm produces multiple rainbows across Calgary. Enjoy the photos!
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.
Photographs of the beautiful World Partnership Walk held in Calgary on June 1, 2025. The walk is an annual event that has so far raised more than CDN $144 million. since it was first launched in 1985.
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.
This is a fantastic presentation of photographs, videos, and insights into the Ismaili Centre Toronto as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Readers will be amazed—and surprised—by what they see in this unique piece, which features material from Simerg and its two sister websites, Barakah and Simergphotos.
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.
Simerg and its two sister websites, Simergphotos and Barakah, invite you to join us in celebrating the Aga Khan Museum and the Ismaili Centre Toronto’s 10th anniversary. This post features beautiful stories, insights, and a collection of exclusive photographs we have captured since their inauguration by His Highness the Aga Khan and the then Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, on September 12, 2014. This date marked a significant milestone in the history of the Ismaili Imamat in Canada, and the Imamat’s substantial contribution to a deeper understanding of Islam’s artistic and cultural heritage in the Western world.
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!
These exclusive photographs capture the essence of the 2024 Aga Khan Foundation World Partnership Walk in Calgary and Edmonton.
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.
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!
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!
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 ventures out on a very very cold night in Calgary on November 8 2022, to view and capture photographs of the lunar eclipse.
Malik Merchant is deeply touched as he encounters sights of internment camps in Banff and Jasper National Parks during his recent drive to Jasper to view the dark sky. Read and share his piece.
A collection of photos from posts published in Simerg, Barakah and Simergphotos during 2017.
Alberta: A Brief Introduction Alberta is a province of Canada. It had a population of 3,645,257 in 2011 making it the most populous of Canada’s three prairie provinces. Alberta and its neighbour, Saskatchewan,… Continue reading
