Parc national de Yoho

Les incontournables du parc national de Yoho

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.

Yoho National Park Must-Sees — Carte

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Emerald Lake

Emerald Lake is located in Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada.

Jack Borno / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Takakkaw Falls

Takakkaw Falls is a waterfall located in Yoho National Park, near Field, British Columbia in Canada.

Hedwig Storch / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Natural Bridge

A rock formation spanning the Kicking Horse River, created by the erosive force of water cutting through a solid limestone fissure. It serves as a geological bridge demonstrating the transition from a waterfall to a canyon.

Jack Borno / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Wapta Falls

The largest waterfall on the Kicking Horse River by volume, spanning 107 meters in width and dropping 18 meters. It marks the western boundary of Yoho National Park.

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Lake O'Hara

A high-altitude alpine lake surrounded by a network of hanging valleys and limestone peaks. Access is strictly managed via a mandatory shuttle system to protect the fragile subalpine environment.