Yoho National Park
Kayaking and much, much more at Yoho National Park, British Columbia.
Find Your Own World at Yoho National Park, BC
by: Brian W.
YOHO NATIONAL PARK, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Canada. Yoho National Park is one of the four national mountain parks that make up the Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site. The other mountain parks are Banff, Jasper and Kootenay.
Situated in British Columbia on the western slopes of the Rockies, Yoho, like Banff and Jasper owes its origin to the railway..
The Deep History of Yoho National Park, Canada
Located on the east side of Field was a steep grade know as the Big Hill which created many problems and cost the railway money. Finally in 1909 the railway solved the Big Hill issue when they constructed the Spiral Tunnels.
Mt. Stephen House in Field was the first rockies hotel built by the CPR and 16 square kilometres near the mountain were set aside and was originally called The Mount Stephen Reserve.
Great Activities and Things to Do in Yoho National Park, Canada
Hiking and backcountry trekking are very popular in Yoho National Park and there more than 400 kilometres (240 miles) of trails accessing the many remote regions. If you enjoy mountaineering and climbing you must have a permit to traverse the restricted areas and there are guides for hire to take you and your party into the high wilderness regions. Mountain biking is allowed on designated trails.
Emerald Lake surrounded by towering mountains is a very popular tourist destination with lodge facilities. The lake basin and high mountains attract frequent rainstorms in the summer and heavy snow falls in winter. This moisture is the reason you will find typical BC wet interior forests and the many species of wildflowers around the lake area. Hiking, trail riding, canoeing and fishing are all popular activities at Emerald Lake.
Rafting is also a very popular activity at Yoho National Park, Canada. There are tons of resources that you can use to find the perfect rafting adventure for you and your family. We highly recommend Mistaya Rafting for a one-of-a-kind whitewater experience.
Come Have Fun in British Columbia, Canada
Lake O’Hara is a mountain retreat drawing visitors from all over the world. The rough peaks, the many lakes and alpine meadows keep the tourists coming. But you must have reservations in advance to stay overnight in the lodge, cabins or campground and to ride the bus.
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