Activities and experiences

Yoho National Park

Experience alpine adventures within the reach of the casual visitor. Explore the vast backcountry and rest in scenic campgrounds. Challenge yourself with a day hike to half-billion-year-old fossil beds. Immerse yourself in history and heritage in Yoho National Park.

Points of interest

Explore Yoho's short side-trips offering ample opportunities for picnicking and sightseeing.

two hikers in the mountains

Hiking

Yoho is a hiker’s paradise, with trails ranging from easy self-guided interpretive trails to difficult all-day guided hikes.

A family camping in an RV

Frontcountry camping

With four campgrounds to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect basecamp to explore Yoho National Park.

A woman and child sit on a bench at the shore of Lake O’Hara

Lake O'Hara

The Lake O’Hara area is a true gem in Yoho National Park. Access to Lake O'Hara is limited to protect this sensitive environment. 

hikers looking at fossils

Burgess Shale fossil hikes

Discover the Burgess Shale fossils on a guided hike. Three unique hikes to unique locations. Find trail descriptions, schedules, rates and book your hike.

hiker looking at a tree

Guided conservation hikes

Get an insider’s look at the cutting-edge work being done by Parks Canada to protect species at risk and restore balance in the parks.

Camping and overnight accomodation

Camping Frontcountry camping
Camping Backcountry camping
Camping Lake O'Hara
Cabins Overnight accommodation

Things to do

Back-country camping Backcountry camping
Canoeing Canoeing
Picnic area Picnicking
Rock climbing Climbing
Cross-country skiing Cross country skiing
Bicycles Cycling
Dogs on leash Dog walking
Fishing Fishing
Interpretation Fossil hikes
Geocaching Geocaching
Hiking Hiking
Horseback riding Horseback riding
Ice climbing Ice climbing
Notice board Interpretation
Kayaking Kayaking
Lookout Points of interest
Mountain biking Mountain biking
Sea Kayaking Paddling
Traction kiting Paragliding
Photo Opportunity Photography
Playground Red chairs
Rock climbing Scambling
Ski touring Ski touring
Snowshoeing Snowshoeing
Wildlife viewing Wildlife watching

Services and amenities

Accessible Facilities Accessible services
Accommodation Accommodation
Bus parking Bus parking
Camping Campgrounds
Electric car charging station Charging stations
Dogs on leash Dogs on leash
Gift Shop Gift shop
Information Information
Lookout Lookout
Parking Parking
Picnic area Picnic area
Playground Playground
Coffee shop Restaurants (limited hours)
Restrooms Restrooms
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