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Yoho National Park

National Park · British Columbia, 🇨🇦 Canada
Area 1,281 km²
Time zone America/Edmonton
Official website parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho
Yoho National Park

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Yoho National Park Must-Sees

Yoho National Park, situated on the western slopes of the Canadian Rockies, is defined by dramatic geological formations and the turquoise waters of the Kicking Horse River. This collection features Takakkaw Falls, one of Canada's highest waterfalls, and the fossil-rich landscapes of the Burgess Shale region. From the rock-carved Natural Bridge to the restricted-access alpine basin of Lake O'Hara, these sites showcase the park’s vertical terrain and the powerful glacial erosion that has shaped the British Columbia mountain landscape.

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Peaks and Glaciers

This collection highlights the high-altitude terrain of Yoho National Park and the Continental Divide. It features Mount Victoria, a 3,464-metre peak on the British Columbia-Alberta border, and the historic site of the Abbot Pass Hut. The list focuses on the extensive Wapta and Waputik Icefields, which feed iconic landmarks like Takakkaw Falls via the Daly Glacier. These glacial systems, including the Yoho and Victoria glaciers, represent the dramatic geological processes that shaped the Canadian Rockies' alpine landscape.

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Waterfalls and Lakes

Yoho National Park features a dense collection of glacial lakes and high-altitude waterfalls shaped by the rugged terrain of the Canadian Rockies. This selection includes Takakkaw Falls, one of Canada's highest cascades at 373 meters, and the turquoise Emerald Lake, the park's largest body of water. The list also covers the restricted-access Lake O'Hara region, known for its fragile alpine ecosystem, and the wide, powerful curtain of Wapta Falls on the Kicking Horse River.

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Camping and Recreation Spots

Yoho National Park’s camping options range from accessible front-country sites like Kicking Horse to remote backcountry locations along the Iceline and Rockwall trails. These sites provide direct access to the 254-meter Takakkaw Falls, the limestone formations of Hoodoo Creek, and the restricted Lake O’Hara region, which requires advanced bus reservations. The area features a mix of serviced campgrounds with showers and primitive wilderness sites equipped with bear lockers.

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Yoho National Park — Map

Yoho National Park — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • -8° (feels like -12°) · extremes -29°–-1°
  • -16° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • -7° (feels like -11°) · extremes -29°–0°
  • -17° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • -4° (feels like -8°) · extremes -24°–2°
  • -14° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • -1° (feels like -5°) · extremes -17°–4°
  • -10° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 3°) · extremes -10°–17°
  • -2° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 13° (feels like 11°) · extremes -1°–20°
  • 3° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 2°–23°
  • 6° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 1°–23°
  • 6° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 9°) · extremes -4°–20°
  • 2° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 4° (feels like 0°) · extremes -14°–12°
  • -5° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • -4° (feels like -9°) · extremes -25°–2°
  • -13° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • -9° (feels like -13°) · extremes -30°–-1°
  • -17° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Canadian Dollar CAD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
911
Electricity
Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz
Languages
English, French
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+1
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Tours & Activities

Emerald Lake
Drive
Takakkaw Falls
Drive
Natural Bridge

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