Yoho National Park
Yoho National Park holds some of the Canadian Rockies' most beautiful scenery
Yoho National Park holds some of the Canadian Rockies’ most beautiful scenery
A not-to-be-missed wonder in the Canadian Rockies
By Michele Kadison
Staff Writer
Rockies.com
YOHO NATIONAL PARK, Alberta (Rockies.com) – The Canadian Rockies are home to some of the most beautiful and best preserved parks in the world. Although Banff and Jasper National Park are both within driving distance of Golden, it is Yoho National Park, only a 30-minute drive away, that grabs the attention on this side of the Canadian Rockies.
As far as National Parks go, Yoho is definitely one the most well-known. Yoho National Park was created in 1886 and encompasses 1,310 square kilometres of the Rocky Mountains Western slopes. The park’s name, Yoho, is a Cree word used for expressing awe and amazement. It also sounds better than WOW National Park. The park’s glacial lakes, stunning waterfalls, impressive snow covered peaks and majestic forests ensure that any visit will be awe inspiring.
The park is home to snow topped peaks and many waterfalls including the world famous Takakkaw Falls and the park’s glaciers are responsible for providing the silt runoff that creates the deep turquoise colour of Emerald Lake and Lake O’Hara.
Its history is bound with railroad spiral tunnels inside mountains and stories of runaway trains. Additionally, one of the world’s most important fossil finds, the Burgess Shale, is located in Yoho. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1981, the Burgess Shale Formation contains the fossilized remains of more than 120 marine animal species dating back 515 million years.
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[...] word “takakkaw” means “it is magnificent.” Takakkaw Falls in Canada’s Yoho National Park is all that and [...]
[...] Trans-Canada Highway between Golden and Yoho National Park was upgraded to a modern four-lane design, including a new Park Bridge over the Kicking Horse [...]
[...] his desk piled nearly to the ceiling with letters asking numerous questions about Banff, Jasper, Yoho National Park, and other areas of the Canadian [...]
[...] in Yoho National Park, this rock formation has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to the beautifully [...]
[...] a ten-minute drive will lead you to some excellent day-trips in nearby Yoho National Park. It’s well worth the [...]
[...] local guides love to lead fellow hikers through the trails of Larch Valley, Yoho, and Staley Glacier in the Banff/Lake Louise area. Banff Adventures Unlimited also offers a package [...]
[...] rafting opportunities. A vacation in Banff is not complete until you enjoy the rush of rafting in Yoho National Park and the famous Kicking Horse [...]
[...] Moraine Lake and Lake Louise. Take a half-day hike from either lake or visit Yoho National Park to see the Spiral Tunnel viewing area, Takakkaw Falls, the natural bridge over the Kicking Horse [...]
[...] (Rockies.com) – Just a 40-minute drive from Lake Louise is one of the jewels of nearby Yoho National Park: Emerald [...]
[...] The Burgess Shale is a famous fossil bed and is located just a few minutes from Yoho National Park. The actual quarry is closed during the winter months, but you can still see the creatures that [...]
[...] 1. GET YOUR PERMIT FIRST. It’s easy to get, and you absolutely must have one before you can fish in the park. You can get one at any of Banff’s information centers, hot pools or campground kiosks. They’re even sold in some local retail outlets. You can buy one for a single day or, if you’re lucky enough to be able to come back at will, you can get an annual permit. Plus, the permit is also valid in the nearby national parks of Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho. [...]
[...] Trans-Canada Highway between Golden and Yoho National Park was upgraded to a modern four-lane design, including a new Park Bridge over the Kicking Horse [...]