What's New?
Backcountry Avalanche Warning
Parks Canada is issuing a special avalanche warning for Banff, Kootenay and Yoho national parks. Outdoor enthusiasts are strongly recommended to avoid avalanche areas by restricting their travel to simple terrain. More...
April 30, 2013
Burgess Shale worm provides crucial missing link
Canada’s 505 million year-old Burgess Shale fossil beds, located in Yoho National Park, have yielded yet another major scientific discovery – this time with the unearthing of a strange phallus-shaped creature. More...
March 13, 2013
Decommissioning of Chancellor Peak Campground
As a result of significant damage caused by 2012 spring flooding and the strong likelihood of future flooding events, Chancellor Peak Campground near the west boundary of Yoho National Park will be decommissioned beginning this winter. More...
December 17, 2012
Cross-country skiing in Yoho
The Honourable Peter Kent recently announced that Parks Canada had reached an agreement with businesses and volunteers in Yoho National Park that will see Emerald Lake Lodge, Kicking Horse Ski Club, and Emerald Sports and Gifts provide Nordic ski trail grooming services in Yoho National Park beginning this November. More...
August 15, 2012