London Drugs has everything you need to capture the beauty of the world around you. Get inspired and learn new skills during one of our Photo Month Events. From Photo walks, in-store demos, and virtual webinars, we have something for everyone, no matter your skill level.

For weekly deals and other inspiring content check out our Photo Month Page.

Virtual

Live Webinar: Thursday May 25^th, 6PM PST | 7pm MT

Let’s take a trip: A guide to better travel photography

Join Tamron instructor & photographer – Ken Hubbard for this live webinar where we will talk about all stages of our next great travel experience. Ken will start with research and planning, then onto what gear to pack and then creating images.

Register here – May is Photo Month | Webinar Registration (londondrugs.com)

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British Columbia  
Alberta  
Saskatchewan  
Manitoba 

British Columbia

Vancouver

Photo Walk:  May 27th,  10am – 2pm

Join one of our photo experts at UBC for a photo walk to explore street photography and lighting basics.

Meet at: AMS Student Nest, 6133 University Blvd.

More details on event page here.

Nikon Z8 Launch Party – May 31st,  7:30pm

Join Nikon for an exclusive Z 8 Launch Event. Get a first-hand look at the new Z 8, watch a live demo and mingle with the Nikon staff! Light refreshments will be served. 

The Kent Vancouver (Gallery) 534 Cambie St Vancouver, BC V6B 2N7

Space is limited, register today here

Vancouver – Cambie West Broadway

525 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC
For more details contact TECH Dept: (604) 872-8114

Photo Walk: May 6th, 10am-2pm

Join Sony & ambassador Vincent L Chan for a photo walk about outdoor lighting for street portraiture.

Meet in-store at camera counter.

For more details view the event page here.

Sigma In-store Demo: May 13th, 3-5pm

Join Sigma ambassador Harry Shaw to learn about the latest Sigma lenses and talk about which lens is right for your needs.

Meet in-store at camera counter.

Photo Walk: May 20th, 12pm-4pm

Learn about Fashion Photography with Yvonne Hanson (Professional Fashion photographer) & lead by Vincent L Chan.

Meet in-store at camera counter.

For more details view the event page here.

Cricut Crafting Demo : May 27th, 2-4pm

Join us for a workshop to learn more about crafting with Cricut machines, tools and materials. 

Vancouver – Davie

Photo Walk: May 21st, 4-6pm

Join Fido ambassador and London Drugs for this photo walk to explore English Bay.

Meet at: London Drugs 1650 Davie Street Vancouver, BC V6G 1V9

For more details view the event page here. 

Ladner / Delta

Photo Walk: May 27th, 11am-3pm

Join Sony for a birding, flora & landscape photo walk at Deas Island Park.

Meet at Deas Island Regional Park at fisher field picnic shelter (by parking lot)

For more details visit event page here.

Langley

Photo Walk: May 28th, 10am – 12pm

Join Sony for a flowers and garden photo walk to learn more about macro and landscape photography.

Meet at Sendall Gardens, Langley – by Sendall bronze statue in the park.
For more details visit event page here. 

New Westminster

Photo Walk: May 6th, 2-4pm

Brought to you by Fujifilm, this photo walk will cover taking better images of family and pets.

Meeting at the picnic tables near the Queen’s Park Spray Park.

For more details contact TECH Department: (604) 524-1326

Surrey

In-store Demo: May 19th, 12-4pm

Representative for Sigma, Manfrotto, Lowepro & Joby will be on-hand to answer all your questions around choosing accessories needed for your Camera set up.

Guildford Town Centre London Drugs

For more details contact TECH Department: (604) 588-2545

Coquitlam

Photo Walk: May 20th, 11am-1pm

Join Sony for landscape photography photo walk at Rocky Point Park.

Meet at Rocky Point Park – at picnic shelter by car park

For more details contact Coquitlam Centre TECH Department: (604) 464-1811

Burnaby

Mother’s Day Handprint Mug Event

May 8 & 13, 9-11am

Bring your kids to design personalized hand-painted mugs for Mom.

Marine Way and Byrne – 7280 Market Crossing, Burnaby, British Columbia

Maple Ridge

Photo Walk: Friday, May 26th, 2-4pm

Join Sony host for a photo walk at Cliff Falls to learn more about landscape photography, working with time lapses, and composing your photos.

Meet at Cliff Falls Park

For more details visit event page here.

Richmond

In-Store Workshop: May 27th, 1-3pm

Join us to learn more about Fujifilm Instax Cameras and Printers. Our TECH team will be there to answer any camera questions you might have and help improve your photography.

London Plaza – 5971 No.3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia

For more details contact TECH Dept: (604) 278-8411

North Vancouver

Photo Walk: May 19th, 7:30-9:30pm

Join Sony rep Jin Cheong for a leisurely photo walk around Londsdale Quay. With sunset at 8:55 pm that evening we should have amazing, golden hour lighting to work with.

Meet at Water Grate Display (the fountain beside Tap & Barrel)

For more details view event page here

Kelowna

Photo Walk: May 6th, 9am-12pm

Explore wildlife and landscape photography at Rotary Marsh Park

Meet at Rotary Marsh Park, Sunset Drive, Kelowna

For more details contact TECH Department: (250) 860-4427

Photo Walk: May 13th, 10am-12pm

Join Sony rep Jin Cheong at Munson Park for a Wildlife Landscape Photography walk.

Meet at Munson Pond Park at the first large lookout by entrance

For more details visit event page here

Photo Walk: May 27th, 9am – 12pm

Learn about macrophotography exploring flora and fauna at Guisachan Heritage Park

Meet at Guisachan Heritage Park, 1060 Cameron Ave Kelowna, BC

For more details contact TECH Department: (250) 860-4427

Kamloops

In-store Workshop: May 23rd, 12pm

Learn more about point and shoot cameras , instant cameras and printers. Our TECH team will be there to answer any camera questions you might have and help improve your photography.

Lansdowne Village 450 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, British Columbia

Nanaimo

Photo Workshop: May 17, 2-3pm

Join us for a workshop to learn more about macro photography. We will go over fundamentals such as composition, lighting and depth of field.

London Drugs Nanaimo North Town Centre 170-4750 Rutherford Road Nanaimo, BC

More details on event page here.

Photo Walk: May 21st, 5:30pm

Join us for a photo adventure starting from the store and making our way to the marina. Feel free to bring your kids to explore family photography. We will have Instax printers to print out images taken on the photo walk.

036 – Port Place Shopping Centre – 650 Terminal Ave, Nanaimo, British Columbia

Photo Workshop: May 24, 2-3pm

In this intro class perfect for beginners, we will show you how to use your camera settings so that you can learn how to control your camera outside of the AUTO mode for more consistent photos.

London Drugs Nanaimo North Town Centre 170-4750 Rutherford Road Nanaimo, BC

More details on event here

Victoria

Mother’s Day Handprint Mug Event & Cricut Demo

May 13th, 11am-3pm

Bring your kids to design personalized hand-painted mugs for Mom.

Tillicum Centre – 3170 Tillicum Road, Victoria, British Columbia

Alberta

Calgary

Photo Walk May 29th, 5-9pm

Join “Fuji Guy” Jerry from Fujifilm in a photo walk to explore Carburn Park and answer any equipment questions.

Meet at: Carburn Park 67 Riverview Dr SE Calgary, AB T2C 3N4

For more details visit the event page here.

Nikon Z8 Launch Party – May 29th,  7:30pm

Join Nikon for an exclusive Z 8 Launch Event. Get a first-hand look at the new Z 8, watch a live demo and mingle with the Nikon staff! Light refreshments will be served. 

Venue 308 308 11 Ave SE #110 Calgary, AB T2G 0Y2

Space is limited, register today here

Edmonton

Mother’s Day Handprint Mug Event

May 6, 7, 12 and 13 at 12-2pm

Bring your kids to design personalized hand-painted mugs for Mom.

Village Market -999 Fir Street, Sherwood Park, Alberta

Photo Walk: May 17th – 6.15- 9.30pm

Join Sony for a Photo Walk at Big Lake in Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park.

Meet at the parking lot across Ray Gibbons Drive and LeClair Way.

For more details visit event page here.

Photo Workshop: May 26th, 1-4pm

Join us in-store for training session to learn about portraits and other camera questions you might have.

London Drugs North Town Centre – 9450 137th Ave. N.W. Edmonton, AB

For more details contact TECH Department: (780) 475-1706

Lethbridge

Photo Walk: May 6th, 9-10am

Explore Landscape photography in the Coulees.

Meet at Indian Park Lethbridge

For more details contact TECH Department: (403) 320-7711

Photo Walk: May 27^th, 9-10am

Exploring wildlife photography in Lethbridge

Meet at Helen Schuler Nature Centre

For more details contact TECH Department: (403) 320-7711

Saskatchewan

Saskatoon

Astrophotography Workshop: May 12, 9pm-midnight

Join Tim Yaworski (Living Sky Guy) to learn the basic techniques for capturing the Milky Way, the moon and the northern lights. The workshop will be held at a rural location 18km NE from the city. Meet up at Paul’s Bergheim Lutheran Church.

To register and learn more about workshop view event details here.

Regina

Mother’s Day Handprint Mug Event

May 7th, 1-3pm

Bring your kids to design personalized hand-painted mugs for Mom.

First Regina East – 2072 Prince of Wales Drive, Regina, Saskatchewan

Photo Workshop: May 20th, 1-3pm 

Learn more about film, instant photography and single use cameras.

London Drugs Grasslands: 4800 Gordon Road, Regina, SK

Father’s Day Handprint Mug Event

May 28th, 2-5pm 

Bring your kids to design personalized hand-painted mugs for Dad.

London Drugs Grasslands – 4800 Gordon Road, Regina, Saskatchewan

More details on event page here.

Manitoba

Winnipeg

Cricut Crafting Demo : May 6 1pm-4pm

Join us for a workshop to learn more about crafting with Cricut machines, tools and materials. 

St. Vital Centre London Drugs

1225 St. Marys Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba

For more details contact TECH Department: (204) 253-2918

*Winners have been selected and can be viewed under the ‘guides’ tab of our Instagram profile @LondonDrugs*

It’s photo month at London Drugs! Celebrate photography with a month full of sales, contests, events & other inspirational content! New deals and educational content updated each week so make sure to check out Photo Month Page for weekly updates. 

Interested in elevating your photography with photo walks, webinars, and in-store demos from industry leaders? Make sure you don’t miss our Events Page. 

Photo Month Scavenger Hunt Contest 

 Each week we will be hosting a photo contest on Instagram that aligns with our weekly theme.
To enter : 

• Follow @LDPhotolab and @LondonDrugs on Instagram 

• Share an Instagram post on your feed of the weekly theme using that week’s hashtag. Entries are due by 11:59 pm (Pacific Time) May 31, 2023. 
• Please ensure your profile privacy settings allow your entry to be visible. 

GRAND PRIZE BONUS: Submit an entry for all 4 themes to enter for a chance to win a grand prize valued at over $1000.  

Weekly Themes: 

Week 1: May 1, 2023 to May 7, 2023

Pet Photography (use hashtag #LDPets to submit your best pet photo.) 

Week 1 Prize Package:

• Nikon Z 30 16-50mm Kit ($1049.99)
• Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 Instant Camera Bundle With Film Pack ($139.99)
• Aura Carver Digital Frame ($199.99)
• Epson All-in-one EcoTank ($329.99)
• Canon Portrait Photography Deep Dive Class ($249 value)

Week 2: May 8, 2023 to May 14, 2023 

Landscape & Outdoor Photography (use hashtag #LDLocalLandmark to submit your best landmark picture) 

Week 2 Prize Package 

• Go Pro Hero 11 Black ($649.99)
• Pentax Papilio II Binoculars ($149.99)
• Lowepro ProTactic Backpack $339.95)
• Aura Carver Digital Frame ($199.99)
• Rode Wireless ME Compact Microphone ($199.99)
• Canon Landscape Photography Deep Dive Class ($249 value)

Week 3: May 15, 2023 to May 21, 2023 

Film Photography (use hashtag #LDNostalgia to submit your best blast from the past photo. From your favourite childhood photo to vintage cars or record players – the possibilities are endless.  

Week 3 Prize Package 

• Polaroid Now Gen 2 Everything Box ($174.99)
• Polaroid colour i-type instant film – 40 pack ($99.99)
• Aura Carver Digital Frame ($199.99)
• Epson All-in-one EcoTank ($329.99)
• Energizer Gift Basket ($150)
• PhotoLab 18×12 Canvas Gallery Wrap ($79.99)
• Canon Photo Foundations Class ($199 value)

Week 4: May 22, 2023 to Monday May 31, 2023 

Macro Photography (use hashtag #LDCloseUP to submit your best macro photo.) 

Week 4 Prize Package 

• Sony ZVE10 camera with ACCVC1 and Vlogging mic ($1199.99) 
• Tamron Lens – 35-150 F2-2.8 DiIII VXD Sony ($2500) 

Grand Prize 

Submit all 4 themes from the scavenger hunt and be entered to win a grand prize: 

• Instax Mini EVO Camera +  2-pack Instax Mini Film ($271.98) 
• Rode VideoMic Camera Microphone ($129.99)
• Aura Carver Digital Frame ($199.99) 
• Epson All-in-one EcoTank ($329.99) 
• Canon Beyond the Basics Class ($199 value) 

Full terms and conditions: 

This Contest is hosted by London Drugs Limited (“London Drugs”). Contest runs from May 1 – 31, 2023. The contest will be held on Instagram and will consist of photo entries made using the pre-determined hashtags slated for each week of the contest. Photos must be posted during the contest dates, and are limited to 1 (one) entry per hashtag. 4 winners + 1 grand prize winner will be selected over the course of the contest and those selected winners will receive a prize package.

1. Eligibility: The Contest is open only to persons who are at the time of Contest entry: (1) a legal resident of one of the following Canadian provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba; (2) have attained at least the age of majority in their respective province of residence (nineteen (19) in British Columbia, and eighteen (18) in all other provinces), (3) No purchase necessary. Limit one (1) photo per Instagram handle per week up to a maximum of four (4) Entries. Limit of one (1) prize may be won per entrant and per household. Contest will commence on May 1 and all Entries must be received no later than 11:59 pm Pacific Time May 31, 2023; (4) have not won a London Drugs contest since May 31, 2022 (5) are not an employee of, or an immediate family member (e.g. spouse, parents, siblings and children) or household member of any employee of London Drugs, their respective advertising and promotional agencies or the independent judging organization. The Contest is subject to all applicable laws and regulations and is void where prohibited. Participation constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Terms and Conditions which include the official rules of the Contest. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
2. To enter the Contest:

To enter on Instagram:

• Follow @LDPhotolab and @LondonDrugs
• Share an Instagram post on your feed of the weekly theme using that week’s hashtag. Entries are due by 11:59 pm (Pacific Time) May 31, 2023.
  • All submitting accounts must be public and not listed as “private”.

Weekly Themes:

o            Monday, May 1, 2023 to Sunday, May 7, 2023: Pet Photography (use hashtag #LDPets to submit your best pet photo.)

o            Monday, May 8, 2023 to Sunday, May 14, 2023: Landscape Photography (use hashtag #LDLocalLandmark to submit your best Landscape photo.)

o            Monday, May 15, 2023 to Sunday, May 21, 2023: Film Photography (use hashtag #LDLNostalgia to submit your best blast from the past photo.)

o            Monday, May 22, 2023 to Wednesday May 31, 2023: Macro Photography (use hashtag #LDCloseUp to submit your best macro photo.)

Please ensure your profile privacy settings allow your entry to be visible.

Submissions will be taken from the pre-determined hashtags and all valid entries at the end of May will be entered into the Contest.

Entries will be disqualified if they include any of the following, as determined by London Drugs and/or the Contest judges in their sole discretion:

• crude, vulgar or offensive images and/or symbols;
• derogatory characterizations of any ethnic, racial, sexual or religious groups;
• content that endorses, condones or discusses any illegal, inappropriate or risky activity, behaviour or conduct;
• any identifiable third party product and/or trademark; or
• any other content that is or could be considered inappropriate, unsuitable or offensive.

Entries will also be disqualified if it comes to the attention of London Drugs that Entry contains unauthorized personal information of individuals.

3. Entries will be limited to a maximum of 1 (one) entry per hashtag to a maximum of 4 (four) entries throughout the contest. Entries must be posted during the contest time frame. Multiple submissions will not increase the odds of winning. London Drugs is not responsible for entries that become lost or misdirected. London Drugs reserves the right to disqualify any person who attempts to tamper with the Contest, to harass or interfere with any other entrant, or otherwise acts in an inappropriate, offensive, illegal or unsportsmanlike way, all as determined by London Drugs in its absolute discretion. Submissions shall be void if incomplete, not legible, or if they contain errors or do not comply strictly with all requirements in these rules. No mechanical reproductions or robotic online entries. All entries become the property of London Drugs Limited and will not be returned.
4. The chances of winning will depend on the number of eligible entries received during the period the Contest is open for. All entries of May 1, 2023 – May 30, 2023 will be entered into a draw administered by May 31, 2023 in Richmond, British Columbia. To win, selected entrants must correctly answer a timed, skill-testing mathematical question and must sign London Drugs’ declaration and release confirming compliance with the contest rules and acceptance of the prize as awarded, releasing London Drugs, its agents, sponsors and the judges from liability in association with the contest and prize and consenting to the use of their name, photograph, voice and statements for promotional and publicity purposes. Only one prize may be won per person and per household. In the event that any selected entrant incorrectly answers the skill-testing question or is otherwise unwilling or unable to comply in full with these rules, a new entry will be drawn.
5. There will be a total of 5 (five) prizes awarded at the end of the contest; 1 for each week’s competition plus one winner drawn from those who have entered every week.

Week 1 Prize Package:

• Nikon Z 30 16-50mm Kit ($1049.99)
• Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 Instant Camera Bundle with Film Pack ($139.99)
• Aura Carver Digital Frame ($199.99)
• Epson All-in-one EcoTank ($329.99)
• Canon Portrait Photography Deep Dive Class ($249 value)

Week 2 Prize Package

• Go Pro Hero 11 Black ($649.99)
• Pentax Papilio II Binoculars ($149.99)
• Lowepro ProTactic Backpack $339.95)
• Aura Carver Digital Frame ($199.99)
• Rode Wireless ME Compact Microphone ($199.99)
• Canon Landscape Photography Deep Dive Class ($249 value)

Week 3 Prize Package

• Polaroid Now Gen 2 Everything Box ($174.99)
• Polaroid colour i-type instant film – 40 pack ($99.99)
• Aura Carver Digital Frame ($199.99)
• Epson All-in-one EcoTank ($329.99)
• Energizer Gift Basket ($150)
• PhotoLab 18×12 Canvas Gallery Wrap ($79.99)
• Canon Photo Foundations Class ($199 value)

Week 4 Prize Package

• Sony ZVE10 camera with ACCVC1 and Vlogging mic ($1199.99)
• Tamron Lens – 35-150 F2-2.8 DiIII VXD Sony ($2500)

Grand Prize Winner Package

• Instax Mini EVO Camera + 2 pack Instax Mini Film ($271.98)
• Rode VideoMic Camera Microphone ($129.99)
• Aura Carver Digital Frame ($199.99)
• Epson All-in-one EcoTank ($329.99)
• Canon Beyond the Basics Class ($199 value)

Prize must be accepted as awarded, is non-transferable and no substitutions are permitted, except that London Drugs reserves rights to substitute a prize or prize component for one of equal or greater value. Actual value of each prize may fluctuate based on pricing of each prize component at time prize is redeemed. Prizes will be awarded at the closest London Drugs location to the Contest winner. Prizes must be picked up by Contest winner within seven (7) days.

6. Selected entrants will be contacted by phone or email. No correspondence will be entered into except with selected entrants. If the selected entrant is unreachable within five (5) days a new entrant will be chosen in the same manner until a winner is determined.
7. Decisions of the judges in respect of all aspects of this contest including, but not limited to, eligibility of entries and correctness of answers given to the skill-testing question, are final. London Drugs, contest sponsors, their advertising and promotional agencies, the independent judging organization, and their respective agents are not liable to an entrant in any manner relating to the contest or the awarding and use of the prize(s).
8. This contest is governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and to the extent applicable the laws of Canada. It is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations.
9. By entering this contest, the entrant consents to the collection of all personal information included on their entry and agrees to the use and disclosure of such information by and between London Drugs, the independent judging organization, its advertising and promotional agency and their respective agents. The winner(s) also agrees to the collection, use and disclosure of their name, entry, photographs, voice and statements for London Drugs’ publicity purposes without further compensation. All personal information collected from entrants will be used only for the purposes of administering the contest and for marketing and promotional purposes as contemplated by these rules; under no circumstances will any personal information be sold or rented to third parties. All personal information collected by London Drugs will be kept in accordance with the privacy policy of London Drugs, which can be viewed at londondrugs.com, and in accordance with all applicable privacy laws.
10. This Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or any other social media platform which may be used to communicate this Contest. All such entities are completely released of all liability by each entrant in this Contest.  Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the Contest should be directed only to London Drugs
11. London Drugs and its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, and their employees, officers, directors and anyone involved in the production, development or implementation of this Contest or the provision of any prize are not liable or responsible for any failure of any website during this Contest, nor liable or responsible for any problems or technical malfunctions of computer online systems, servers, access providers, computer equipment, software or any e-mail, online or internet entry lost due to technical problems or traffic congestion on the internet or at any website or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to an entrant’s or any other person’s computer or property related to or resulting from playing or downloading any material in the promotion.
12. The right is reserved by London Drugs to terminate this contest, in whole or in part, and/or modify, amend or suspend the contest, and/or these rules in any way, should any cause beyond the reasonable control of London Drugs or its agents affect the proper administration thereof.