Yoho National Park Tours
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The unofficial slogan for UNESCO World Heritage–listed Yoho National Park, “rock walls and waterfalls,” aptly describes the stunning Canadian Rockies scenery here. Yoho in the indigenous Cree language may not be as descriptive, but it’s more fitting—as an expression of wonder and awe, it can roughly be translated as, “Wow!”
The Basics
Yoho National Park, on the western slopes of the Canadian Rockies in British Columbia, is the quiet neighbor of more popular Jasper and Banff national parks (home of tourist hot spots Banff and Lake Louise) in Alberta. Founded in 1886, Yoho is also the 2nd-oldest national park in the Parks Canada system. Must-sees include Lake O’Hara, Emerald Lake, Wapta Falls, Takakkaw Falls, and the natural bridge and the Kicking Horse River that flows beneath it.
While you can explore Yoho on your own, adventure is made easy with white-water rafting tours, stand-up paddleboard trips that call on Wapta Falls, and group excursions by minibus to Yoho’s waterfalls.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get There
Yoho National Park is on the eastern edge of British Columbia, 52 miles (84 kilometers) from Banff. The nearest airports are in Calgary and Vancouver; long-distance buses stop in nearby Golden. Visitors usually arrive by tour bus or by car via the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1).
When to Get There
The park is open year-round, though snow limits accessibility for most of the year (generally October until June), and many visitor services are closed in the winter. In summer, weekends are busier with traffic than weekdays, but Yoho is rarely crowded.
Hike to Fossil Beds in the Burgess Shale
For true adventurers, a hike into the fossil beds of the Burgess Shale is an experience not to be missed. Guides from Parks Canada or the Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation lead these strenuous, day-trip hikes (self-guided hikes are not permitted). Choose from a hike to the Walcott Quarry or Mount Stephen. Both require reservations and a high degree of preparedness.
The Basics
Yoho National Park, on the western slopes of the Canadian Rockies in British Columbia, is the quiet neighbor of more popular Jasper and Banff national parks (home of tourist hot spots Banff and Lake Louise) in Alberta. Founded in 1886, Yoho is also the 2nd-oldest national park in the Parks Canada system. Must-sees include Lake O’Hara, Emerald Lake, Wapta Falls, Takakkaw Falls, and the natural bridge and the Kicking Horse River that flows beneath it.
While you can explore Yoho on your own, adventure is made easy with white-water rafting tours, stand-up paddleboard trips that call on Wapta Falls, and group excursions by minibus to Yoho’s waterfalls.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Nature lovers and outdoors enthusiasts adore Yoho National Park, and active families can find hiking trails well suited to many levels of ability.
- There is a fee to enter the park.
- The tiny village of Field, British Columbia, is the only settlement in the park. It has a general store, restaurants, accommodation, and small shops.
- Much of the park is backcountry, accessible only via winding mountain roads or on foot.
How to Get There
Yoho National Park is on the eastern edge of British Columbia, 52 miles (84 kilometers) from Banff. The nearest airports are in Calgary and Vancouver; long-distance buses stop in nearby Golden. Visitors usually arrive by tour bus or by car via the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1).
When to Get There
The park is open year-round, though snow limits accessibility for most of the year (generally October until June), and many visitor services are closed in the winter. In summer, weekends are busier with traffic than weekdays, but Yoho is rarely crowded.
Hike to Fossil Beds in the Burgess Shale
For true adventurers, a hike into the fossil beds of the Burgess Shale is an experience not to be missed. Guides from Parks Canada or the Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation lead these strenuous, day-trip hikes (self-guided hikes are not permitted). Choose from a hike to the Walcott Quarry or Mount Stephen. Both require reservations and a high degree of preparedness.
Address: Yoho National Park, Field BC V0A 1G0, Canada
Admission: Varies
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Mountain Lakes and Waterfalls Day Trip from Banff
See the best that Banff National Park and the surrounding wilderness have to offer—including Victoria Glacier, stunning Moraine Lake and towering Takakkaw Falls—on this full-day guided coach tour. Over the course of the day, discover some of the most awe-inspiring natural scenery of the Canadian Rockies, with time to spot some of the area’s diverse wildlife, plus enjoy lunch and round-trip transport from Banff.
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience