Yoho National Park Audio Tour

Things to do on the Tour Include:

• Yoho National Park

  Explore Yoho National Park's rich history, from its use as a passageway by the Kootenay people to its European settlement and railway connections.

• Tom Wilson's Tales

  Discover the legendary figure Tom Wilson and his role in guiding explorers through the rugged terrain, including the naming dispute of Rogers' Pass.

• British Columbia Sign

  Cross the Great Divide and learn how rainfall here flows to different oceans, while uncovering the history of Abbot Pass Hut.

• Kicking Horse Pass

  Uncover the origin of Kicking Horse Pass's name, associated with a Scottish surveyor's treacherous horseback journey.

• Geologists and Fossils

  Admire the complex massif of Cathedral Mountain and Mount Stephen while delving into the quest for mythical mountains and early geological exploration.

• Wapta Lake and Sherbrooke Lake Trail

  Learn about the significance of Wapta Lake and the serene beauty of Sherbrooke Lake, along with hiking opportunities in the area.

• Mount Stephen

  Discover the mountaineering feats of James Outram and J. Norman Collie in their quest to find mythical peaks and their connection to Mount Stephen.

• The Spiral Tunnel Viewpoint

  Explore the engineering marvel of the Spiral Tunnels, a solution to the challenge of crossing the Rocky Mountains with a transcontinental railway.

• The Monarch Mines

  Learn about the prospectors' hunt for gold and the discovery of lead and zinc deposits near Mount Stephen, leading to the East and West Monarch Mines.

• Meeting of the Waters Confluent

  Witness the convergence of the Kicking Horse and Yoho Rivers, where the Yoho River's glacier-fed turquoise waters meet the silt-laden flow of the Kicking Horse River.

• Avalanches

  Explore the dynamics of avalanches, emphasizing the factors that contribute to these natural phenomena in Yoho National Park.

• Wapta Mountain

  Learn about Mount Wapta and its Nakoda name, reflecting the indigenous heritage of the area and its history of European nomenclature.

• Icefields at Yoho

  Imagine the vast interconnected glaciers of the Wapta and Waputik Icefields, resembling the Arctic in the heart of Yoho National Park.

• Takakkaw Falls

  Experience the awe-inspiring Takakkaw Falls, an impressive 1,200-foot cascade fed by the Daly Glacier, with essential trail and safety information.

• Charles Doolittle Walcott and Burgess Shale

  Delve into the significant paleontological discovery of the Burgess Shale by Charles Doolittle Walcott and the subsequent exploration of Mount Field.

• Field Town

  Explore the historical significance of Field, a town shaped by the Canadian Pacific Railway, and its connection to the early discoveries of fossils in the region.

• Burgess Shale’s Impact

  Discover the ongoing impact of the Burgess Shale discoveries on the scientific community, revealing diverse and bizarre prehistoric fauna.

• Natural Bridge

  Witness the formation of a natural rock bridge over the Kicking Horse River and learn about the geological processes that created it.

• Anomalocaris

  Learn about the peculiar Anomalocaris, a giant shrimp-like creature found in the Burgess Shale, and the mysteries it posed to early scientists.

• Emerald Lake

  Arrive at the stunning Emerald Lake, attributed to Tom Wilson's exploration, and uncover the story of how he named not one, but two lakes Emerald.

• Conclusion

  Conclude your tour at Emerald Lake, wrapping up your scenic journey through Yoho National Park and suggesting further adventures in the area.