I had the best weekend EVER at Parc Oméga in Montebello, Quebec.
It was a spur-of-the-moment idea. A 4.5 hour road trip east to the beautiful wildlife park. According to Outaouais Tourism, Parc Oméga has a 17-km road in a 2,200-acre park.
The elk, deer and antelope were VERY active. We also caught a glimpse of Arctic fox, moose, coyotes and buffalo.
But for me, the most exciting part was feeding the elk and deer out of the palm of my hand. We made sure to pack carrots, and charge our cameras for this experience — I knew it’d be incredibly memorable.
Photobomb!
This was taken on the Boardwalk to view the wolves and bears. Unfortunately, some of the trail was blocked because of the weather.
Loved the pictures.
Thanks so much, Aunt Judy 🙂
Wow great pictures! if you hadn’t said it was a park you would think some of these photos were taken in the wild. Love the one of the elk photo- bombing you or were you two just posing together? 🙂
Hahaha It sure does look like he is posing with me … it even looks like he is smiling!! After this photo was taken, he tried to eat my hair! 🙂
These are beautiful photos. How neat that you got to feed them from your hand.
It was sooooo cool, Stephanie! I don’t see these guys where I live, so I was excited to make the trip. 🙂
I need to find some place like this around me – with the snow and all! 😉
I think the snow really added to the overall scenery! Good luck on your search 🙂
It is nice that every now and then you get to appreciate what nature has given to us, the fauna, the flora and the wild life. So now you can compare the concrete jungle in the city with real nature. Now you will know what the environmentalist/ ecologist are concerned about.
Yes, excellent points! Nothing quite like being out with nature … the city doesn’t cut it in comparison. Nor does it feel as fresh.
I had no idea that you could get so close to these creatures – it must have been such an experience for you
Truly was … an experience I will never forget 🙂
I would be there in a New York minute. How fun. You’ll never forget it. 🙂
If you ever get a chance to visit Quebec, I highly recommend it! It would be so much fun for you!! 🙂
Beautiful shots <3
Thank you so much 🙂
We don’t them in Malaysia! 🙁
But we do have a lot of naughty monkeys! Ha ha…
There is a place called African Lion Safari in Ontario, and I heard they have some very destructive monkeys that ruin cars hahaha
i just love your pictures of the animals at Omega Park Emily…
Penny and i spent our anniversary at Montebello some years ago and we had all kinds of time to tour the park… it is an unforgettable place…. i like your ne boots:-)
….peter:)
It truly is, Peter! I hope to go back to Montebello in the spring. They said they have a lot more wildlife out and about in the nice weather.
And thanks for noticing my boots 🙂
Lovely shots.
Thanks so much!!
amazing pictures, i loved them all. they look trusting and approached you for a quick treat it appears. loved the photobomb – the fella actually looks like he is craning his neck around you 🙂
We actually look like best buddies, right? 🙂 hahaha they are incredible animals!
Wow!! That is amazing how close you were able to get to all the animals. Very cool photos! Looks well worth the drive!
It was 100% worth the drive. I would recommend it to anyone visiting Quebec.
This looks like so much fun! I’m jealous you got to see all those animals up close! My 6D would have had a blast shooting!
You would have! I highly recommend it if you ever come to Quebec!
These photos are incredible, I’d so love to do something like this and I’ve always wanted to see deer, elk or antelope up close!
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I know! it was such an exciting day! You must go if you ever visit 🙂
Beautiful portrait (you), Emily ! 😉
Why thank you! 🙂
Ah so many cute deer! Looks like a lovely day 🙂
Thanks so much! It was really great 🙂