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Discover the secrets of ancient marine life in a land shaped by water and human ingenuity.</p> <section class="alert alert-warning"> <div class="accordian" style="padding-bottom:15px; padding-top:5px;margin-left:5px;"> <details class="acc-group" style="padding-top:5px;"> <summary class="wb-toggle tgl-tab" data-toggle="{'parent': '.accordion', 'group': '.acc-group'}"> <strong>Water activity restrictions in effect</strong></summary> <div class="tgl-panel active"> <p><strong>All waterbodies in Yoho and Kootenay national parks are closed to watercraft and angling until March 31, 2025 to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS), including whirling disease.</strong> Please visit the <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/securite-safety/activ-aqua-regs">Water activity rules and regulations</a> for more information.</p> </div> </details> </div> </section></p> </div> <!-- End Intro Text --> </div> <div class="container"> <!-- Top Content --> <div id="wb-cont-4"> <p><div class="well"><img alt="" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/pn-np/bc/kootenay/WET4/No-Drone.png?h=40&w=40&hash=BAA68D85C91C66B858609D43C4342567" class="img-responsive" style="width: 40px; height: 40px;"> Using <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/gestion-mgmt/acts/drone">recreational drones</a> in Yoho National Park is prohibited. Anyone caught operating a drone within park boundaries may result in law enforcement action and a fine of up to $25,000.</div></p> </div> <!-- End Top Content --> </div> <div class="container"> <!-- Feature Section --> <section class="row container"> <div class="wb-eqht row mrgn-tp-xl mrgn-bttm-md pc-feature wb-init wb-eqht-inited"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-4 mrgn-bttm-lg" style="vertical-align: top; min-height: 233px;"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/securite-safety" class="wb-lbx wb-init wb-lbx-inited"> <img class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/pn-np/bc/yoho/WET4/feature/Safety_Feature640x360.jpg?modified=20241031235201" alt=""> </a> <h3 class="h5 mrgn-tp-sm"><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/securite-safety" class="wb-lbx wb-init wb-lbx-inited">Safety & Guidelines</a></h3> <p>You can reduce the impact of an unfortunate circumstance by being well informed and well prepared.</p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-4 mrgn-bttm-lg" style="vertical-align: top; min-height: 233px;"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/activ/randonnee-hike/etat-sentiers-trail-conditions" class="wb-lbx wb-init wb-lbx-inited"> <img class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/pn-np/bc/yoho/WET4/feature/TrailConditions_Feature640x360.jpg?modified=20241031235519" alt=""> </a> <h3 class="h5 mrgn-tp-sm"><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/activ/randonnee-hike/etat-sentiers-trail-conditions" class="wb-lbx wb-init wb-lbx-inited">Trail conditions</a></h3> <p>Always check current trail conditions before setting out in the Park.</p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-4 mrgn-bttm-lg" style="vertical-align: top; min-height: 233px;"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/especes-species/balados-podcasts" class="wb-lbx wb-init wb-lbx-inited"> <img class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/WET4/index/vedette-features/2024-10-balado-interactions-podcast-connected_16-9_v2.png?modified=20241007195830" alt=""> </a> <h3 class="h5 mrgn-tp-sm"><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/nature/science/especes-species/balados-podcasts" class="wb-lbx wb-init wb-lbx-inited">Connected: A Parks Canada Podcast</a></h3> <p>6 episodes about animals and plants in danger, and the people who protect them.</p> </div> </div> </section> <!-- End Feature Section --> </div> <!-- Most Requested Menu--> <section id="wb-cont-2" class="provisional most-requested-bullets well well-sm brdr-0 mrgn-tp-0"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="pddng-r-0 col-md-2"> <h2 class="mrgn-tp-md">Most requested</h2> </div> <div class="col-md-9"> <!-- change to colcount-md-1 if you only have 2-3 most requested items --> <ul class="wb-eqht mrgn-tp-md mrgn-bttm-md colcount-md-2 wb-init wb-eqht-inited"> <li style="vertical-align: top; min-height: 27px;"><a class="pc-mostrequested" href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/activ/pistesdhiver-wintertrails">Winter Trails</a></li> <li style="vertical-align: top; min-height: 27px;"><a class="pc-mostrequested" href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/bulletins">Important bulletins</a></li> <li style="vertical-align: top; min-height: 27px;"><a class="pc-mostrequested" href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/activ/places">Points of interest</a></li> <li style="vertical-align: top; min-height: 27px;"><a class="pc-mostrequested" href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/visit/tarifs-fees">Fees</a></li> <li style="vertical-align: top; min-height: 27px;"><a class="pc-mostrequested" href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/activ/randonnee-hike/ohara/visit">Lake O鈥橦ara</a></li> <li style="vertical-align: top; min-height: 27px;"><a class="pc-mostrequested" href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/activ/randonnee-hike/courte-short">Short hikes and walks</a></li> <li style="vertical-align: top; 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Learn the most common risks and how to avoid them.</p> </div> </div> </section> <section class="gc-srvinfo col-xs-12 mrgn-bttm-xl col-md-12"> <div class="wb-eqht row"> <div class="col-xs-12"> <h2>About Yoho National Park</h2> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6"> <h3> <a class="pc-doormat" href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/autochtone-indigenous" rel="external">Indigenous connections</a> </h3> <p>Culture and connections, working together, partners and cultural use.</p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6"> <h3> <a class="pc-doormat" href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/culture" rel="external">Culture</a> </h3> <p>History of Yoho including National Historic Sites like Abbot Pass and Twin Falls Tea House, and Federal Heritage Buildings including warden cabins and...</p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6"> <h3> <a class="pc-doormat" href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/nature" rel="external">Nature and science</a> </h3> <p>Research and monitoring help protect Yoho’s mammals and birds. We manage forest fires, restore habitat for species at risk and protect rare fossils.</p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6"> <h3> <a class="pc-doormat" href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/gestion-mgmt" rel="external">Stewardship and management</a> </h3> <p>Planning and management guiding documents, public consultations, information for businesses and residents, filmmakers, photographers and special events.</p> </div> </div> </section> </div> </section> <!-- End Doormat Menu(s) --> <!-- Two Column --> <div class="row mrgn-bttm-lg"> <!-- Column One --> <div class="col-md-7"> <!-- Free Form Callout Well --> <!-- End Free Form Callout Well --> <!-- Getting here --> <!-- GeomapStart --> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div id="location_map" class="wb-geomap" data-wb-geomap='{ "layersFile" : "/content/js/gettingHere.js" , "tables" : [{ "id" : "addParksCan" , "tab" : false, "tooltips" : true, "tooltipText" : "Location text" , "visible" : true, "popupsInfo" : { "id" : "locationsPopup" , "height" : 200, "width" : 300, "close" : true, "content" : "<div style=\" white-space:nowrap;\"><p>_Location name</p></div>" }, "popups" : true, "zoom": true, "style": { "type": "rule", "rule": [ { "field": "Type", "value": [3], "filter": "EQUAL_TO", "name": " ", "init": { "externalGraphic": "/-/media/Images/Location-Search/amcnmca-svg4-png", "graphicWidth": 25,"graphicHeight": 40, "fillOpacity": 1}} , { "field": "Type", "value": [2], "filter": "EQUAL_TO", "name": " ", "init": { "externalGraphic": "/-/media/Images/Location-Search/lhnnhs-svg5-png", "graphicWidth": 25,"graphicHeight": 40, "fillOpacity": 1}}, { "field": "Type", "value": [1], "filter": "EQUAL_TO", "name": " ", "init": { "externalGraphic": "/-/media/Images/Location-Search/pnnp-svg5-png", "graphicWidth": 25,"graphicHeight": 40, "fillOpacity": 1}} ] } }] }'> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <!-- Insert Map Start (mandatory) --> <div class="wb-geomap-map"></div> <!-- Insert Map End --> </div> <!-- Insert Legend Start (optional) --> <!-- Insert Legend End --> </div> <!-- Insert Layer Data Start (mandatory) --> <div class="row hidden"> <section> <div class="wb-geomap-layers col-md-12"> <section> <div class="wb-geomap-layers col-md-12"> <section> <table id="addParksCan" aria-label="National parks" class="locationTable"> <thead> <tr> <th>Type</th> <th>Location text</th> <th>Location name</th> <th>Address</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr locationTarget="Yoho National Park" data-geometry="POINT (-116.491798, 51.398117)" data-type="wkt"> <td>1</td> <td>Yoho National Park</td> <td>Yoho National Park</td> <td><p><strong>Yoho Visitor Centre</strong><br> Trans-Canada Highway<br> Field, B.C.</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </section> </div> </section> </div> </section> </div> <!-- Insert Layer Data End --> </div> </div> </div> <!-- GeomapEnd --> <p><a class="btn btn-default mrgn-tp-md" href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/visit/directions" >How to get here</a></p> <script> $(document).on("wb-ready.wb-geomap", "#location_map", function(event, map ) { // Get the map to use in zoomFeature function var myMap = map; 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Take a scenic drive or stay and explore the park鈥檚 treasures.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-4 mrgn-bttm-xl"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/jasper"> <img class="full-width brdr-bttm pc-brdr-brass pc-brdr-bttm-md" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/WET4/proximite-nearby/ab/JasperNP_most-places_640x360.jpg?modified=20221126221035" alt=""> </a> <div class="brdr-tp brdr-bttm brdr-lft brdr-rght pc-brdr-grey"> <div class="eqht-trgt mrgn-bttm-md mrgn-lft-md mrgn-rght-md"> <h3 class="h5"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/jasper"> Jasper National Park </a> </h3> <p>Abundant in natural beauty, wildlife, lakes, waterfalls and mountains, Jasper is a wild and wondrous place to visit year-round.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-4 mrgn-bttm-xl"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff"> <img class="full-width brdr-bttm pc-brdr-brass pc-brdr-bttm-md" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/WET4/proximite-nearby/ab/ab-banff-pn-np-640x360.jpg?modified=20221126221033" alt=""> </a> <div class="brdr-tp brdr-bttm brdr-lft brdr-rght pc-brdr-grey"> <div class="eqht-trgt mrgn-bttm-md mrgn-lft-md mrgn-rght-md"> <h3 class="h5"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff"> Banff National Park </a> </h3> <p>Founded in 1885, Banff is Canada鈥檚 first national park and part of the first national park system in the world. With its soaring peaks, azure lakes and abundant wildlife, this Rocky Mountain park attracts millions of visitors every year.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-4 mrgn-bttm-xl"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/rogers"> <img class="full-width brdr-bttm pc-brdr-brass pc-brdr-bttm-md" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/WET4/proximite-nearby/bc/rogers-pass-640x360.jpg?modified=20221126220951" alt=""> </a> <div class="brdr-tp brdr-bttm brdr-lft brdr-rght pc-brdr-grey"> <div class="eqht-trgt mrgn-bttm-md mrgn-lft-md mrgn-rght-md"> <h3 class="h5"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/rogers"> Rogers Pass National Historic Site </a> </h3> <p>Discover the role Rogers Pass played in the transcontinental Canadian Pacific Railway. 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