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Yoho! What a Location!

Yoho National Park is a nature lover’s paradise—an untamed expanse of towering peaks, shimmering glaciers, and turquoise lakes. Nestled on the western side of the Continental Divide and bordering Banff National Park, Yoho boasts 28 rugged summits soaring above 10,000 feet. Deep canyons carve through ancient rock, alpine meadows bloom with wildflowers, and thundering rivers and waterfalls echo through the valleys. Glacial, wild, and serene, the park’s breathtaking landscape makes it an unforgettable destination for adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike.​

At the heart of this wilderness lies Field, BC—a small mountain town with a big history. Established in 1884 as a railway hub for the Canadian Pacific Railway, Field’s heritage adds a rustic rhythm to the valley. The iconic Spiral Tunnels, hewn into the mountains to tame the steep grades of Kicking Horse Pass, remain a testament to the town’s engineering legacy and enduring connection to the rails.​

Yoho National Park, along with the Burgess Shale and six other contiguous parks, collectively forms the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site—recognized for its extraordinary geological significance.

The Burgess Shale fossil site, renowned for its exquisitely preserved remains of Cambrian soft-bodied marine animals, is a major draw for science lovers and curious minds. Other popular destinations in Yoho include Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, Takakkaw Falls, Wapta Falls, Hoodoos, Laughing Falls, Twin Falls, Sherbrooke Lake, the Iceline Trail, Paget Peak, the Great Divide, and Lake O’Hara.