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 […]
Are you wondering about the best time to visit Banff, Canada? Look no further than January! Banff in January offers an array of winter adventures that will leave you in awe. As you step into this winter wonderland, you’ll find yourself surrounded by pristine snow-covered landscapes. One of the highlights is the charming Lake Louise, […]
It’s easy enough to take a Lake Louise tour by car. It takes about two hours to drive to the lake from Calgary, the nearest major city, so you can even do it as a day trip if you leave early enough. However, the area around the lake is pretty crowded, so it can be […]
The short answer here is yes, Moraine Lake is absolutely worth visiting, especially if you’re already planning on a Lake Louise tour. Tucked away among the mountains of Banff National Park in Alberta, Moraine Lake is one of the most beautiful locations in North America and well worth your time. During the summer, as the […]
Take a Moraine Lake tour and you’ll see instantly why it’s one of the most famous bodies of water in North America. Tucked away in Banff National Park, surrounded by the majesty of the Canadian Rockies, the stunning vistas of Moraine Lake truly have to be seen to be believed. The lake is glacially fed […]
Getting to Moraine Lake is the most difficult part of any Lake Louise tour and requires some preparation before you reach Alberta. While Lake Louise is easily accessible, there’s only a single road that goes out to Moraine Lake. Unfortunately, that access road has been closed to private vehicles since early 2023 as part of […]