Plan your visit

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With Highway 1 (the Trans-Canada Highway) running through the centre of Yoho, most people visit the park by car or RV. Accommodation and restaurants are abundant in and around the village of Field, nestled in the heart of the park. The closest major airports are in Calgary (213 km away) and Vancouver (760 km). Vehicle rentals are available in Golden, B.C., as well as in Banff and Lake Louise, Alberta.

Getting here

Location

Visitor Centre
Trans-Canada Highway
Field, British Columbia V0A 1G0

By car

Highway 1 (also called the Trans-Canada Highway) runs 45 km through the centre of the park. It is the only major route through the park. There is no public transportation in Yoho National Park. Most people travel in a personal vehicle. Vehicle rentals are available in Golden, B.C. as well as in Banff and Lake Louise, Alberta. Visit 511 Alberta and DriveBC for current road conditions

By air

Calgary and Vancouver are the closest airports that are serviced by major national and international carriers. Connections may be made to Cranbrook, 245 km south of Golden, B.C. Airport Shuttles from Calgary, Alberta are available to Lake Louise near the park's east entrance.

By rail

There is limited rail service on a sightseeing basis through Yoho National Park. Contact Rocky Mountaineer for details.