For surely we are the only 150-year-old country that is still being discovered – Roy MacGregor
Since 1967, The Colour of Canada has been one of the most beloved pieces of Canadiana, selling more than 1.5 million copies worldwide. And now, in honour of Canada’s sesquicentennial—the 150th anniversary of Confederation—we celebrate the richness of our country with a full update of the classic book.
Featuring carefully chosen Canada 150 photos from our stock photo archives, alongside text from Roy MacGregor, one of Canada’s most gifted storytellers, this captivating revival is a photographic journey from coast to coast. From the bleak and beautiful north to the rugged terrain of the west, across the big skies of the prairies to the coves and cliffs of the Maritimes, each photo will immerse you in the varied beauty of our land. Explore Canada’s majestic landscapes, iconic skylines, and celebrated landmarks like never before.
Here’s a selection of our favourite Canada 150 photos from The Colour of Canada:
The famous lighthouse at Peggy’s Point, Nova Scotia, is one of the most photographed symbols of Atlantic Canada (click photo to buy).
A dramatic contrast of colours in the Richardson Mountains in the Northwest Territories (click photo to buy).
A sunset stroll on the Stanley Park seawall in Vancouver, British Columbia (click photo to buy).
Spotted Lake, a sacred site near Osoyoos in the South Okanagan, British Columbia (click photo to buy).
The most powerful falls in the Canadian Rockies: Athabasca Falls in Jasper National Park, with Mount Kerkeslin in the background (click photo to buy).
Icebergs off the coast of Greenspond, Newfoundland & Labrador (click photo to buy).
Dramatic cloud formations over Sault Ste Marie, Ontario (click photo to buy).
Want to experience more of Canada as seen through the lenses of some of our country’s top photographers? Click here to purchase the The Colour of Canada online, in hardcover or e-book format. And, you can always browse our premium stock photography collection to uncover even more Canada 150 photos—and even more reasons to celebrate.