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There are so many places to visit in Yoho National Park that it can be difficult to squeeze them all into one day. However, you can certainly fit the highlights into a single day trip if you plan your itinerary carefully. Here are some suggestions: Takkakaw FallsIf you only have time to visit one place […]

These two national parks actually border one another, so driving from Banff to Yoho National Park is as simple as crossing over the boundary line. The Canadian Rockies actually contain seven contiguous parks, so you could spend weeks just gradually making your way through them if you so desired. These seven parks collectively make up […]

The entrance fees for Yoho National Park are the same as for other Canadian national parks. The fees are $11 for an adult between 18 and 64 years old, $9.50 for a senior aged 65 and up, and free for anyone under the age of 18. Keep in mind that these prices are in Canadian […]

Although Yoho National Park is the smallest park in the Canadian Rockies, there’s still plenty to do there. If you want to experience everything that Yoho has to offer, then we’d recommend spending at least three days there. If you’re visiting during the winter, when some areas are closed for safety reasons, then two days […]

Due to the innate danger of walking around in the wilderness, any national park is going to have the occasional accident and Yoho is no exception. One recent Yoho National Park incident in 2023 saw six visitors fall through a crumbling ice sheet into the freezing cold water of the Kicking Horse River. An onlooker […]

Ultimately, you’ll have to answer this question for yourself. However, in our humble opinion, there are a ton of Yoho National Park attractions that are well worth seeing and we encourage you to take the trip. Named after a Cree exclamation of wonder and amazement, Yoho showcases the beauty of the Canadian Rockies like few […]

Located among some of the highest peaks in the Canadian Rockies, Yoho National Park is well-known for its natural beauty. The word “yoho” is a Cree exclamation of awe or amazement, a little bit like “wow!” in English, and it’s easy to see where the name came from when you see the park’s incredible landscapes […]

Yoho National Park is located in the Canadian portion of the Rocky Mountains, right on the border between the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. Despite Yoho’s remote surroundings, Calgary is only about two hours away, making it a reasonable site for a day trip from the city. To reach the park from Calgary, just […]