Yoho National Park Travel Guide

 chewy3326 Says:  A decently worthwhile stop on the Emerald Lake Road is the Natural Bridge, an odd rock formation that spans a rapid of the Kicking Horse River. While the Natural Bridge is certainly an interesting geologic oddity, it doesn't resemble the soaring arches and natural bridges... 

 chewy3326 Says:  The largest lake in the Lake O'Hara region is Lake McArthur, which lies in southern corner of the basin. The lake is a pretty turquoise and has a sizable glacier at its southeast end; while I'm sure that there is very much about the lake to appreciate, my experience at the... 

 chewy3326 Says:  One of the many scenic trails in the Lake O'Hara region is the Odaray Highline and Grandview Trail, which climb to viewpoints on the slopes of Odaray Mountain. This is a very worthwhile hike, as the views here offer a good overview of the entire Lake O'Hara area. Access to... 

 chewy3326 Says:  Lake O'Hara may be the gem of the Rockies, but Opabin Plateau is the gem of Lake O'Hara. There are few places I have ever been to that have been so easy to hike to yet offer such incredible scenery. This plateau is a hanging valley above the Lake O'Hara basin and has two... 

 chewy3326 Says:  The most well-known day hike in the Lake O'Hara area is probably the Alpine Circuit, which traverses a large portion of the high country above the lake and offers what are reportedly amazing views. Although I didn't get to hike that circuit, I did get to see what I... 

 chewy3326 Says:  This 6-km round trip hike is one of the many enjoyable in the Lake O'Hara region. Following the lakeshore trail around the lake's north shore, you'll come to the branch-off for this trail before reaching Seven Veils Falls. The trail ascends steeply and quickly gets atop a... 

 chewy3326 Says:  This relatively easy loop trail follows the shoreline of Lake O'Hara and allows you to access the other trails in the area (Lake Oesa, Opabin Plateau). Some of the prettiest views are on the south end of the lake, where you can look north across the lake to Odaray Mountain... 

 chewy3326 Says:  Tucked away in a valley beneath Mt. Victoria, Huber, and Lefroy with some of the most turquoise water of any lake in the Rockies, Lake O'Hara is arguably the most enchanting spot in the Canadian Rockies. The secluded lakes is set beneath some of the most beautiful peaks in... 

 chewy3326 Says:  Wapta Lake is a roadside lake just west of Kicking Horse Pass, off of Highway 1. Driving on the highway gives you good views of the lake, and from the area around the lake, Mt. Stephen, Cathedral Peak, and the side of Mt. Victoria are visible. While it's not the most... 

 chewy3326 Says:  Emerald Lake, one of the most famous sights in the Canadian Rockies, has an undeniably beautiful color, but is honestly a bit on the overhyped side. The drive to the lake gives you views of the towering President Range and its glaciers, but when you get to the actual lake,... 

 chewy3326 Says:  This is perhaps the most spectacular point accessible by car in Yoho National Park: a 254-meter waterfall on the Yoho River plunging down a rock cliff. From the parking lot, a short trail leads over a bridge to the base of the falls, where the spray is enormous and... 

 madamx Says:  This casual dining room is set on a peninsula that looks out over the green waters of Emerald Lake. The decor is rustic casual, as the building itself is built out of logs, and the menu reflects the casual atmosphere. There is also another Cilantro's in Calgary, which has a... 

 scottishvisitor Says:  The drive to Takakkaw falls is a slow and at times a torturous climb up a steep narrow road with many switchbacks. No buses or trailers are allowed on the road, they have to park in laybys and the tourist who come by bus are taken by mini bus. The layby has little space so...