He may be plump and jolly, but this big guy can do a whole lot more than just ride a sleigh all over the world in one night. He’s been spotted in the Canadian Rockies on several occasions (hard to miss, he’s always wearing bright red), but you might be surprised at what he’s been up to when he’s not delivering toys…
No AI at work here.
Thanks to everyone who has helped me create this Wild Santa series over the years - a tradition first started back in 2014. 😉
Santa burning off some cookies at Vermilion Lakes. Model: Kristen Thorogood. Photo: Paul Zizka Photography.
He sees you when you’re skating. Model: Magali Cote. Photo: Paul Zizka Photography.
Christmas Eve in Banff, Alberta. Model: Self-portrait. Photo: Paul Zizka Photography.
While you were sleeping…. hockey on Lake Louise, Alberta. Model: Lee Nordbye. Photo: Paul Zizka Photography.
Santa takes a break from kids sitting on his knee and goes for a SUP. Model: Sue Shih. Photo: Paul Zizka Photography.
Training for chimney climbing. Model: John Price. Photo: Paul Zizka Photography.
Mrs. Claus takes over in Banff, Alberta. Model: Davina Bernard. Photo: Paul Zizka Photography.
Santa departing the North Pole (Saskatchewan Glacier). Model: John Bennett. Photo: Paul Zizka Photography.
Santa can do more tricks than just delivering toys around the world. On skates at Lake Louise. Model: Bryce Chudak. Photo: Paul Zizka Photography.
Santa, the glacier explorer. Model: Lee Nordbye. Photo: Paul Zizka Photography.