Visitor Guide 2021 – 2022

Emerald Lakeshore Trail Z. Lynch / Parks Canada Également offert en français

1 Ktunaxa Nation Welcome to Yoho National Park The Ktunaxa (k-too-nah-ha), also known as Kootenay, have occupied the lands around the Kootenay and Columbia rivers and Arrow Lakes for more than 10 000 years. Their Traditional Territory encompasses 70 000 km2 of south-eastern British Columbia, and includes parts of Alberta, Montana, Idaho, and Washington. For thousands of years, and long before settlers arrived, the Ktunaxa harvested flora and fauna in the area that is now managed as Yoho National Park. The park lies within aknuqⱡuⱡam amak is (Land of the Eagle). Ktunaxa stories teach their generations of seasonal migrations that occurred across the Rocky Mountains and on the Great Plains; of war and trade interactions with other Nations; of place names and landmarks; and of lessons and values. The Ktunaxa language is a language isolate, meaning that it is one of a kind and unrelated to any other language in the world. To learn more, visit ktunaxa.org

Shuswap Indian Band Weyt-k (hello) The Kenpesq’t (ken-pesk-t) community, currently known as the Shuswap Indian Band, is Iceline Trail part of the Secwépemc (seck-wep-em) Nation. The Nation occupies traditional lands in British Columbia and Alberta. 1 Welcome The Rocky Mountains have been part of Indigenous peoples’ homelands The Secwépemc people traditionally fished, for thousands of years. hunted and camped in the areas we now know as Yoho, Kootenay, Mt. Revelstoke, Glacier, Banff 2 Plan your adventure Only in very recent history did European settlers move into the area that we now know as Yoho National and Jasper national parks for thousands of Park. A British expedition in 1858 relied on the help of Indigenous guides to navigate the challenging terrain. years; long before settlers arrived. Back then, Dr. James Hector became the first European to map the pass that we know as Kicking Horse 3 Take the pledge Pass today. This spectacular route received its name after Hector’s horse had knocked him over with a kick Many of today’s roads and trails are Secwépemc to the chest. travel routes. They served as connections to trade partners and areas for food and medicinal 4 Yoho National Park map In the late 1800s, the Canadian Pacific Railway built a luxury hotel to welcome the first railway tourists in plant gathering. Indigenous guides created the village of Field. This is where Mount Stephen Reserve was established in 1886. The reserve became horse trails that evolved into major highways 7 Map of Field Yoho National Park in 1911. such as the Trans-Canada Highway in Yoho. Today, the area encompassed by Yoho National Charles Walcott discovered the Burgess Shale fossils on Mount Wapta around the same time, in 1909. Read Park continues to be an important site of oral 9 Camping in Yoho more about the fossils that are older than dinosaurs on page 11. history and Shuswap cultural practice. Parks Canada and the Secwépemc Nation 10 Discovering and preserving Yoho You are in a very special place. continue to foster a better working relationship Yoho National Park will take your breath away and you will want to come back. That’s a promise. that informs the management of natural Stay safe and protect wildlife DID YOU KNOW? resources and enhances the visitor experience 12 We invite you to explore the park’s natural and cultural treasures. Experience roaring waterfalls, the history Yoho National Park lies within the traditional for those exploring traditional lands. of Canada’s railway and world-famous fossil beds, or bring a picnic and enjoy your beautiful surroundings. lands of the Ktunaxa and Shuswap. To learn more, visit shuswapband.net 13 National park regulations Whatever it is you came to Yoho for, we are glad you are here.

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WHERE CAN I GET STAYING SAFE WHAT’S YOUR TRAVEL STYLE? INFORMATION? IN THE MOUNTAINS Select your favourite activities: Keep this guide for travel inspiration and maps, Your safety is most important to us. As you plan your Scenic driving and sightseeing and come chat with Parks Canada staff at the Yoho trip, please do your research BEFORE you head out. National Park Visitor Centre in Field, BC. You can find Tell somebody where you’re going, when you will be Camping and relaxing us next to the Trans-Canada Highway. See page 7 for back and who to call if you don’t return. Hiking, biking and other outdoor activities a map of Field. Parks Canada Dispatch (non-emergency line): History, fossils and learning opportunities Call or email us: 403-762-1470 250-343-6783 Good news - Yoho ticks all your boxes! Road conditions: drivebc.ca [email protected] Visit parkscanada.gc.ca/yoho and click on Trail condition reports: parkscanada.gc.ca/yohotrails “Things to do”. Backcountry travel and safety: parksmountainsafety.ca

Avalanche risk Avalanche season in the mountains extends from COVID-19 may affect November to June. Even a short walk from a parking hours and available services. Please check Take the lot can take you into dangerous terrain. pledge parkscanada.gc.ca/yoho-covid Avalanche ratings: parkscanada.gc.ca/avalanche for updates and safety requirements. No matter if you have a few hours or a few weeks here, you play an important role in the future of the Winter activities: parkscanada.gc.ca/yoho-winter park. Yoho is a diverse landscape, a home to wildlife and a place of history. YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE WE NEED YOUR HELP TO KEEP IT THIS WAY! Entry fees are charged at all national parks. Every time you visit a national park you are investing in its future, and in a legacy for future generations. Pick up your pass at any park gate, visitor centre or staffed campground kiosk.

DAILY ENTRY PASS The daily entry pass is valid in Yoho, Kootenay, Banff, Jasper, Waterton Lakes, Mount Revelstoke and Glacier  I will never feed wildlife or leave food and garbage outside. national parks. Regardless of time of entry, the pass is valid until 4 p.m. the following day. Wildlife need to find their own natural food sources, not yours. By feeding an animal or leaving your scented food items unattended, you attract it WHY? to roadsides and human areas. This can be dangerous for you and for the animals. Adult (18-64) $10.00 Senior (65+) $8.40  I will leave plants, rocks, fossils, antlers and all other natural objects undisturbed. Youth (0-17) Free To let others enjoy them as I have, and to preserve the natural beauty and integrity of the park. Thousands of people visit the park each year; WHY? Family/group a harmful act, multiplied by that amount, can have devastating consequences. $20.00 (up to 7 people in a vehicle)  I will give wildlife space. PARKS CANADA DISCOVERY PASS To avoid injury and keep animals wild. When you stop to view wildlife or get too close for a photo, animals lose their natural fear of people. This annual pass is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase, WHY? This increases the risk of wildlife being hit by a vehicle or acting aggressively towards people. Both may cause the death of an animal and expiring on the last day of the month in which it was purchased. a risk to your safety. It gives you unlimited admission to over 80 Parks Canada places across the country.  I will keep my dog on a leash and pick up after it. Adult (18-64) $69.19 Dogs cause stress for wildlife as they may be seen as a threat. Off-leash dogs can cause wildlife to show aggression, which puts you, WHY? Senior (65+) $59.17 your dog and other visitors in danger. Pick up dog poop, carry it with you and throw it in a bin to keep the park sanitary and clean. Family/group $139.40 (up to 7 people in a vehicle)  I will drive carefully and obey speed limits. Your To prevent deadly collisions with animals. In high risk areas, no stopping zones are used to protect pledge 12/21 WHY? 7-00000 motorists and wildlife. Look for signs along the roadside. makes a big DID YOU KNOW? difference. I will learn about and follow all national park regulations. You must have a valid entry pass if you stop anywhere in a national park, and if you drive  Yoho Valley Road or Emerald Lake Road. To ensure that I stay safe during my visit and help preserve the park for future generations. THANK YOU FOR WHY? See page 13. Emerald Lake TAKING ACTION! 2 3 km 10 Lake Moraine Banff 66 km Banff Elevation gain 120 m 425 m 60 m 320 m 90 m 120 m 20 m 275 m 90 m 65 m 100 m 525 m 280 m 915 m 1,365 m 120 m 265 m 565 m 400 m N Lake Louise 93 parkscanada.gc.ca/yohotrails Castle Junction 35 km TIONAL PARK Peyto Lake 48 km Columbia Ice eld 132 km Jasper 235 km BANFF km N A 05 8.6 km 6.9 km 7.5 km 9.8 km 2.9 km 1 km 6.5 km 3.2 km 1.6 km 0.8 km Distance (one-way) 3.5 km 4.3 km 5.1 km loop 8.0 km 2.5 km 5.2 km 3.2 km 5.1 km 2.0 km Lake Louise Moderate Lake Louise Park and Ride 9 km

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One-way distance: 3.5 km Elevation gain: 525 m Take the steep but rewarding trail to an old fire lookout with the option to add on a side-trip to Sherbrooke Lake (up to 2.9 km one-way). Or join us on a guided conservation hike (see p. 10) to learn about Whitebark pine, a species at risk. Park at Sherbrooke Lake trailhead. Eastbound traffic must turn around at Lake O’Hara parking area. The Spiral Tunnels are a pair of railway loops that were built over 100 years ago to get trains through the difficult mountain terrain. You will get a great view of the Lower Spiral Tunnel from the viewpoint on the Trans-Canada N 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 km Highway and the Upper Spiral Tunnel from Yoho Valley Road.

Paget Peak DID YOU KNOW? Sherbrooke F FIELD Lake Kicking Horse Pass National Historic Site is a rail and highway transportation corridor from Lake Louise to Field. It is the highest point on the entire This charming community of fewer than 200 people was established in the 1880s by the Canadian Pacific Railway. Trans-Canada Highway! Field is an authentic mountain village with year-round accommodation, local art stores and lively restaurants. Don’t forget to check out the interpretive signs by the big water tower to learn about the history of Field. Paget ire ookout Accommodations and attractions in Field: field.ca 4 3 km D MEETING OF THE WATERS VIEWPOINT ake 1 Alpine Glow Guesthouse N km reat Divide ouise odge 2 Alpine Guest House 0 50 100 150 200 m km 3 Bear’s Den Guesthouse

Sherrooke ake trailhead Wapta Lake 4 Burgess Lookout Cabin ield merald ake oad turnoff 5 Canadian Rockies Inn 16 m 6 Charlie’s Guesthouse oodoo Creek Campground Yoho 23 m 7 Edgemount Guesthouse Pond olden 57 m 8 Fossil Beds Guesthouse B LAKE O’HARA BUS PARKING 9 Glacier Lily Guesthouse Access to the Lake O’Hara area is limited to protect its sensitive alpine 10 Hummingbird Guest Suite Kicking Horse River oho isitor Centre environment. Plan ahead and reserve as soon as reservations open for the season. A short trail will lead you to the place where the milky Yoho River and the 11 Inn Field Guesthouse oho alley Advance bus reservations for day use or overnight accommodation reservations blue Kicking Horse River meet. Take a snack break at one of the picnic Stephen venue 12 Lynx Lair Guesthouse oad turnoff are required. Visit parkscanada.gc.ca/lakeohara to find out about the four ways onarch and icking tables to fuel up for more Yoho adventures. 11 13 Mt. Stephen Guesthouse orse campgrounds to visit the Lake O’Hara area. 35 m Pulic 14 Mt. Burgess Guesthouse parking anff 85 m Wall St

Accommodations 15 Spiral Tunnels Guesthouse 17 27 One of the highest waterfalls in Canada N Community centre E TAKAKKAW FALLS 0 250 500 750 m 3 summer only (approx. 380 m), Takakkaw Falls is an 16 Stephen Creek Guest Cabin 6 aughing alls km 12 17 Sunset Guesthouse 2 2 impressive sight. On a sunny afternoon 2 7 Tin alls km or evening you may get lucky and see a 18 The Bugling Elk Guesthouse Centre St 14 rainbow at its base. This area is your starting 19 The Old Church Guesthouse 1 Yoho River 21 1 point for many longer hikes in the Yoho Takakka alls 20 The Old Doctor’s House Washroom 9 urgessTelegraph venue uilding Campground 19 Stephen venue Valley area, such as Laughing Falls (6.5 km 21 Van Horne Guesthouse Picnic area 23 alkin 10 Takakka 24 one-way, 275 m elevation gain) and Twin alls 22 Waterfall Guesthouse Exhibit 13 20 2 icking orse venue Falls (8.6 km one-way, 425 m elevation gain). 23 Wildflower Guesthouse Gift shop nd venue22 1 Campground km 24 Yoho Guesthouse Playground st Street st venue Note: The road up to the Takakkaw Falls parking 7 25 Truffle Pigs Bistro & Lodge Parking parking lot (Yoho Valley Road) is closed from St osephs “Feels so good to nd venuechurch 25 Truffle Pigs Bistro & Lodge Gas 4 nd Street be back in Yoho.” late October to late May. 26 The Siding Café & General Store Post office - Sylvie L. 1 urgess venue oho 27 Yoho Brothers Trading Post Wi-Fi

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Walk along the Emerald Lakeshore Trail (5.2 km loop) for great photo Sometimes you don’t have to go far off the highway to find a beautiful opportunities (and to sneak away from the busy area by the bridge). mountain scene. Bring your lunch and enjoy a picnic with a view at this Best time of the day to visit? Early morning and late afternoon. If you are lovely day-use area. looking for an easy hike, check out Hamilton Falls (0.8 km one-way, 100 m elevation gain). Note: The parking area is not suitable for large RVs or trailers. Westbound access only.

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One-way distance: 2.5 km Elevation gain: 120 m NATURAL BRIDGE H Check out the widest waterfall on the Kicking Horse River! Hike to the viewpoint at the top, or continue down the trail to the base of the falls; just RESERVE YOUR SITE TODAY! FRONTCOUNTRY CAMPING close enough to feel the mist on your face. Sleep under the stars at one of four scenic frontcountry campgrounds between mid-May and mid-October. Westbound highway traffic must turn around at Beaverfoot Road. 2 km access road closed in reservation.pc.gc.ca the winter. 1-877-reserve (737-3783) Advance reservations for Kicking Horse Campground are strongly recommended.

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Female elk with a GPS collar SCIENCE IN THE PARK Parks Canada has teamed up with Marie-Pier Poulin, a MSc student at the University of Wyoming. She studies how food resources and traffic volumes influence how elk interact with the Trans-Canada Highway in Yoho National Park. There are 15 adults in the local elk herd. Most of them have been fitted with GPS Guided conservation hike to Guided hike to the Burgess collars that record their exact location Paget Fire Lookout Shale at Walcott Quarry every hour. In her research, Marie-Pier uses these movement data to understand where, when and why elk cross the Trans-Canada Highway. This information is important for WHITEBARK PINE plays an important role PAGET FIRE LOOKOUT TRY A FREE LEARNING THE BURGESS SHALE FOSSILS ARE... the work of resource conservation scientists in subalpine forests; it provides food, habitat and GUIDED CONSERVATION HIKE ACTIVITY: Old – Over five hundred million years. Way older than dinosaurs! and highway engineers at Parks Canada. snowpack regulation. Unfortunately, the impacts of Ages 8+, 7 km return Well preserved – You can see all sorts of really fine details like eyeballs Their goal is to maintain and improve: disease, pests and climate change are threatening CLUB PARKA ages 3-5 Hike to the Paget Fire Lookout as your guide tells the and guts, brains and more. • Safe elk movement across this its survival. This is why whitebark pine is listed as XPLORERS ages 6-11 “Endangered” under the Species at Risk Act. These story of whitebark pine. Discover the connections Your relatives – Our human ancestry can be traced back to these diverse major road all ages between the main characters of this fascinating story, GEOCACHE CHALLENGE trees need our special attention. ocean creatures. • Access to food resources on either side from grizzly bears to fungi. Advance reservations and Pick up your free place-based activity Parks Canada collaborates with other organizations These fossils are so globally important that they have been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. of the highway payment are required. booklets at the Yoho Visitor Centre or at a to conserve the species across the landscape and The Burgess Shale is part of the larger Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. • Connectivity between elk winter and For more information and to reserve a hike: staffed campground kiosk. beyond park boundaries. This is what we do: summer ranges • Habitat restoration: We improve growing parkscanada.gc.ca/yoho-conservation-hikes BURGESS SHALE FOSSILS IN YOHO conditions by using prescribed fire and forest 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783) – GUIDED HIKES thinning. ages 8+, up to 21 km return • Reproduction: We collect cones from disease- DO YOU WANT TO LEARN A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Meet your ancient resistant trees, grow seedlings and plant them ancestors and hold a piece of earth’s history on back in the park. MORE ABOUT YOHO’S NATURAL AND CULTURAL a guided hike to the restricted Walcott Quarry or • Insect pest management: We put pouches Mount Stephen fossil sites. Advance reservations and that release a special smell on some whitebark HERITAGE? payment are required. pine trees. This smell is what beetles use to Plan your visit around an interpretive communicate with each other, and we use it to experience and check our summer schedule at For more information and to reserve a hike: tell them: “Go away, this tree is already occupied.” parkscanada.gc.ca/yoho-interpretation parkscanada.ca/burgessshale Elk crossing the Trans-Canada 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783) Highway near Field, BC 10 11 Stay safe and protect wildlife National Park regulations

KEEP ANIMALS AWAY FROM No campfires outside of designated metal fire pits. Never leave a fire unattended unless it is HUMAN FOOD completely extinguished. Be aware of fire bans.

• DO NOT LITTER. Use the wildlife-proof Do not camp in pullouts, trailheads, day-use areas or anywhere in the village of Field. garbage bins for all unwanted items and Camp only in designated campgrounds with a permit. food scraps. Do not enter closed areas. Closures are implemented and posted when visitors are at risk or • Store all food, food-related items and wildlife need protection. scented products in vehicles or storage lockers. Do not remove natural objects. It is illegal to pick plants, to cut down trees and branches, to remove rocks, fossils and cultural artifacts or to otherwise cause damage. Emerald Lake • Non-food related items such as lawn chairs, tables or lanterns may be left Drones/UAVs are prohibited for personal use anywhere in the national parks. outside. FISHING AND USING • Pour out dish water at designated sinks WATERCRAFT Firearms are prohibited in national parks. Firearms include pellet guns, bear bangers, bows, or sani dumps. slingshots and similar items. In Yoho National Park, it is mandatory to: • Clean, Drain, Dry and complete a self- Do not consume alcohol and cannabis beyond your registered campsite. In campgrounds, there certification form is a daily ban on alcohol and cannabis consumption during quiet hours, between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Be aware of extended bans during holiday weekends. • Release all fish (possession limit: zero) • Never use felt-soled waders WILDLIFE AND YOU TO OBTAIN A SELF-CERTIFICATION Seeing wild animals in the park can be a thrilling and rewarding experience, but remember: PERMIT, YOU MUST: • CLEAN watercraft and gear of all mud, Parks Canada staff may enter open and plainly visible areas of an unattended Do not approach wildlife. When taking photos, do not surround, crowd or follow an animal. sand, plant and animal materials. campsite to remove and secure plainly visible wildlife attractants. • DRAIN buckets, ballasts, bilges, coolers, KEEP YOUR CAMPSITE AND PICNIC AREA CLEAN to reduce the risks to your personal internal compartments, and other Do not feed wildlife. This includes littering and leaving food or scented items unattended. safety and to wildlife. containers that may hold standing water. Do not litter. Use the wildlife-proof garbage bins. • DRY completely and for 48 hours before entering any river, lake, or stream. If Keep dogs on leash at all times. Off-leash dogs can stress wildlife and trigger aggressive coming from outside Alberta or British behaviour. Columbia, dry for 30 days. The inspection form will act as a permit. IF YOU SEE WILDLIFE BY THE ROAD: Violators may be charged under the ALL food-related and scented items • Slow down and use hazard lights to alert other drivers. Canada National Parks Act. MUST be stored away in a vehicle, • Only stop when and where it is safe to do so. Pull over and do not block traffic. • Stay in your vehicle.

• Watch for a few moments, take a photo from a safe distance and move on. KEEP AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES OUT OF PHOTOGRAPH WILDLIFE FROM A 100 m NATIONAL PARKS! VEHICLE OR SAFE DISTANCE: For more information, including where • 30 m for deer, elk, moose and bighorn sheep 30 m to obtain a self-certification inspection • 100 m for bears, wolves, coyotes and cougars form and the locations of decontamination a hard-sided trailer or RV, stations: parkscanada.ca/yoho-fishing (click on FAQs) LAW ENFORCEMENT [email protected] Park wardens enforce regulations as required by the Canada National Parks Act. To report violations, call 24 hours, 7 days per week:

1-888-927-3367 1-877-852-3100 BUY A NATIONAL PARK FISHING PERMIT (Banff, Yoho and Kootenay) (Jasper, Mount Revelstoke and Glacier) Provincial licenses are not valid. or in a campground food Violators will be charged, be required to appear in court and could pay fines of up to $25,000. Permits are available at Parks Canada storage locker. visitor centres. 1212 13 Grande Cache

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BANFF YOHO JASPER Banff Visitor Centre: 403-762-1550 Yoho Visitor Centre: 250-343-6783 Jasper Information Centre: 780-852-6176 Lake Louise Visitor Centre: 403-522-3833 parkscanada.gc.ca/yoho parkscanada.gc.ca/jasper parkscanada.gc.ca/banff Accommodations and attractions in Field: field.ca Tourism Jasper: 780-852-6236 Banff Lake Louise Tourism: 403-762-8421 Tourism Golden: 1-800-622-4653 tourismgolden.com jasper.travel banfflakelouise.com MOUNT REVELSTOKE AND GLACIER KOOTENAY Rogers Pass Discovery Centre: 250-837-7500 FOR EMERGENCIES DIAL 911 parkscanada.gc.ca/glacier (police, fire and ambulance) Kootenay Visitor Centre: 250-347-9505 parkscanada.gc.ca/revelstoke parkscanada.gc.ca/kootenay Road reports: drivebc.ca or 511.alberta.ca Tourism Radium / Radium Chamber of Commerce: WATERTON LAKES Cell phone service is not reliable in the 1-888-347-9331 Waterton Lakes Visitor Centre: 403-859-5133 mountain parks. radiumhotsprings.com parkscanada.gc.ca/waterton