Our 20 favourite #ExploreParkland Instagram photos of 2016

Another year has come and gone! Throughout 2016, Instagrammers have been snapping some incredible #ExploreParkland shots. We had fun browsing through them all – here are 20 of our favourites….

1. Northern Lights watching

The train is more elusive then the northern lights.. . . #worldaurora . #nikon #nikonnofilter #tokina #onewithnatureco #exploremore #explorealberta #nature_obsession_landscapes #wanderlustalberta #explorecanada #canada #northernlights #frozen #vscocam #vanlife #campvibes #stayoutside #staywild #ig_captures #igdaily #pnw #adventuremobile #allshots #longexposure #longexposhots #exploreparkland

A photo posted by Ryan Knysh ⚓️ (@ryan_from_canada) on Feb 29, 2016 at 3:47pm PST

2. Symmetric perfection at Wabamun Lake

Bliss #liamwalteralbert #easylikesunday #explorealberta #toddlerlife #letthembelittle #clickinmoms #exploreparkland #tpdadcrush

A photo posted by Krista Grantmyre (@kris_grantmyre) on Apr 3, 2016 at 8:24pm PDT

3. Trying ice fishing during the Winter Warm Up event at Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area

Are you sure there’s anything in there?! #exploreparkland

A photo posted by Parkland County Tourism (@exploreparkland) on Feb 9, 2016 at 12:33pm PST

4. The amazing 2016 Public Markets in Spruce Grove!

Really looking forward to our next #sprucegrove Public Market. It’s happening on Sunday, Sept 11th, 12pm – 4pm. #freshproduce #vendors #livemusic #livedance #foodtruck (s) #artisans #bouncyhouse @jack_axe_yeg #sundayfunday #familyfun #summerfun #ExploreParkland

A photo posted by Jamie-Lynn (@jl_sprucegrove) on Sep 5, 2016 at 2:59pm PDT

5. Cross-country skiing on a hoar-frosty day

❄ frosty ❄

A photo posted by Ryan Knysh ⚓️ (@ryan_from_canada) on Jan 11, 2016 at 7:26am PST

6. Taking in the early morning sunrise at Wabamun Lake

Early Morning Spectacle #colours #sharp #photography #spectacular #sunrise #colorful #beautiful #silhouette #nature #greatoutdoors #explore #alberta #stunning #amazing #exploreparkland #peaceful #tranquility #meditation #lake #cottage #connected

A photo posted by Whyte Photography (@whyte_photography) on Nov 26, 2016 at 12:47pm PST

7. Crisp fall days

#estabeephotography #sprucegrove #exploreparkland #fall #fallcolors #highway #nature #photography #photographylife

A photo posted by EstaBeePhotography (@estabeephotography) on Sep 28, 2016 at 1:51pm PDT

8. Choosing which way to get lost at the Edmonton Corn Maze

Which way Labour Day? We are open until 8pm on holiday Monday. #getlost #cornmaze #explorealberta #exploreedmonton ##exploreparkland

A photo posted by Edmonton Corn Maze (@yegcornmaze) on Sep 5, 2016 at 10:01am PDT

9. That classic view outside Stony Plain

Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada. Thanks to @travelalberta for the recent feature!

A photo posted by mthiessen (@mthiessen) on Aug 1, 2016 at 8:06am PDT

10. And another (because blooming canola is a thing of beauty)

Fields of gold. Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada. @exploreparkland #exploreparkland @travelalberta #explorealberta

A photo posted by mthiessen (@mthiessen) on Jul 20, 2016 at 7:09am PDT

11. Springtime SUPing

Cold water camo . . #supandenjoy #supthemag #infinitysup #performancepaddling #onewithnatureco #explorealberta #exploreparkland #mycanada #stand_up_paddle

A photo posted by Ryan Knysh ⚓️ (@ryan_from_canada) on Apr 10, 2016 at 6:19pm PDT

12. Sunsets and midway views at Farmer’s Days in Stony Plain

How about this #ExploreParkland view? Farmers’ Days is awesome! #ExploreAlberta #ExploreEdmonton

A photo posted by Edward Coe Spethmann (@the_coeboy) on Jun 4, 2016 at 8:47pm PDT

13. Peaceful days at Devonian Botanic Gardens

Ring the bell, strengthen the bond. #friendshipbell . . . #tonesofplace #kurimotojapanesegarden #blackandwhite #japanesegarden #devoniangardens #loveDBG #YEG #yeggers #igyeg #yegblog #explorealberta #exploreedmonton #explorecanada #exploreparkland #enjoycanada #imagesofcanada #monochrome #blackandwhitephotography @devoniangarden

A photo posted by Roxanne Persson (@faithroxy) on Oct 12, 2016 at 4:58pm PDT

14. Beautiful flower displays in Spruce Grove

Garden flowers #flower #closeup #alberta #travelalberta #nature #macro #exploreparkland #outdoorphotographer #CanadianCreatives #macroworl_tr #igbest_macros #outdoorphotographer #posterjack #ig_great_shots_canada

A photo posted by John Branderhorst ???????? (@john_branderhorst_images) on Jun 25, 2016 at 9:58am PDT

15. Sun-soaked moments in Stony Plain

Fluff fluff everywhere. And it’s kinda pretty. #exploreparkland#spring#yeggers#fluff#pretty#lightinspired

A photo posted by Aimee (@aimee2465) on Jun 14, 2016 at 11:49am PDT

16. Signs of the season

Acca sellowiana, is commonly called feijoa, pineapple guava and guavasteen. It’s edible fruit (also used for preserves) taste like combination of pineapple and guava (some say pineapple and strawberry), and mint. #LoveDBG

A photo posted by Devonian Botanic Garden (@devoniangarden) on Apr 15, 2016 at 10:27am PDT

17. Looking waaaay up at Chickakoo Lake

#sunnyday #eyeonthetri

A photo posted by Mama Shak (@mama_shak) on May 29, 2016 at 3:12pm PDT

18. Spotting chickadees at Clifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary

Checking out some of the little creatures at the Clifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary. #exploreparkland #explorealberta #wildlife #nature #forest #autumn

A photo posted by Tonya Myers (@tonyalmyers) on Sep 26, 2016 at 7:33pm PDT

19. More signs of the season

We got to spend the last few hours here before the gates closed for the season….for free! Thanks @devoniangarden for letting us in for one last look. #loveDBG ????❄️ . . . #yeg #yeggers #yegblog #igyeg #explorealberta #explorecanada #exploreedmonton #exploreparkland #devoniangardens #japanesegarden #kurimotojapanesegarden #enjoycanada #imagesofcanada #autumn

A photo posted by Roxanne Persson (@faithroxy) on Oct 10, 2016 at 4:03pm PDT

20. Autumn on the North Saskatchewan

“Autumn on the North Saskatchewan River.” Photo by @corrine_t // #exploreparkland #explorerdmonton

A photo posted by Parkland County Tourism (@exploreparkland) on Sep 28, 2016 at 9:05am PDT

** Bonus! 21. Incredible panoramic views

#skyscape #sunset #sunburst #goldenlight #yeg #yeggers #780 #edmonton #alberta #prairies #countryside #landscape #yegphotographer #yegphotography #landscapephotography #canolafield #clouds #sky #wideangle #tokina #nikon #nikoncanada #nature #naturephotography #naturephoto #naturehippys #rainedropphotography #storm #stormclouds #exploreparkland

A photo posted by Justine Williams (@j_dubble_yah) on Aug 2, 2016 at 8:02pm PDT

Keep sharing your amazing #ExploreParkland moments in 2017 – we love seeing your photos!