What can I say other than this is one of the smallest parks in the Rocky Mtns but has some amazing sites. Most of the sites can be completed within a day so no really need to stay here unless you are looking at some of the longer back country hikes that the area has to offer. All the hikes are amazing in the area with some hidden gems along the way. Emerald lake, Natural land bridge, Wapta Falls, Twin falls and even Takakkawa Falls are the key highlights to this area. But don't forget Lake O-Hara right in the boarder and Spiral Tunnels for a bit of history. You will need to book early for Lake O' Hara is you need to take a bus in but can cross country ski here in the winter but not as nice as in the summer. Great Park!!
Scenery is beautiful everything else was a disaster! Customer Service and attitude of the staff was horrible. When we woke up to no heat or hot water (it happens) not one person apologized or behaved as though they cared! Awful, awful, awful. We checked out early and went to Lake Louise Chateau and were treated wonderfully! Will never ever go back to Emerald Lake and will never recommend it to anyone!
Like most places in Alberta, Canada, Yoho is chock full of brilliant vistas of lakes and mountains, creeks and wildlife. We saw it in Autumn; winter would be spectacular on a sunny day.
Everything about hiking in Yoho is incredible. Less traffic, fewer tourists, better trails. Stay out of Banff and spend your tim Yoho. Lake O'Hara and Iceline trail are a must
Never heard of Yoho, but read about Emerald Lake Lodge in Oprah magazine years ago, so we had to go through Yoho to get to the Lodge. We ended up going to Takakkaw Falls and actually saw a freight train going through the Spiral Tunnels. Both were amazing. I want to go back next year and go to Lake O'Hara.
Takakkaw Falls are justly famous, and easily accessible by road. We enjoyed a meal at Cathedral Mountain Lodge on the way back. Wapta Falls are dramatic and well worth looking at from the top, the middle and the bottom. I fell in love with Emerald Lake and its surrounds. I highly recommend walking the circuit of the lake and seeing the different habitats. It's well worth keeping an eye out for the smaller wildlife on this walk: birds and squirrels. Don't miss the Natural Bridge, soon after the turn-off to Emerald Lake.
Driving through YOHO you get a real sense of the outback, definitely a trekkers dream with lots of trails and lovely little streams looming up everywhere. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip through and got some lovely pictures there.
Pretty quiet, a treasure gem, and old-fashioned compared to the modern and busy Banff National Park.
Like: access to spectacular mountains and excellent hiking trails, an excellent rv park in Field, plus guest houses/hotel as an alternative, great visitors' centre. Don't like: driving up/down the Kicking Horse canyon highway, unpredictable weather.
Yoho is a beautiful park with outstanding hikes and views. The great thing about Yoho is the lack of crowds on the trails. The Ice Line and the trails around Emerald Lake are spectacular, especially once you get up and away from the main trails. The Park employees are great and very helpful with recommendations to get you to some of the more isolated places. Lake O'Hara is special and not to be missed.