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2016-2017

Getting Around

What’s Inside • Top 10 Things to Do • Suggested Itineraries • Maps Également offert en français • Where to Camp • Safety Information P. Zizka P. 2 Connect WithNature Columbia Ice eldandthe Burgess Shale. and fauna,outstanding natural beautyandfeatures suchasLakeLouise,MaligneLake,the Among theattributesthat warrantedthisdesignationwere diversityofora vastwilderness, Rocky MountainParks World HeritageSite,forthebene t andenjoymentofallnations. the UnitedNationsEducational, Scienti candCulturalOrganization aspartoftheCanadian Four ofthemountainnationalparks—Banff, Jasper, Yoho andKootenay—are recognized by A “awe andwonder.” breathtaking waterfalls,itisnosurpriseYoho wasnamedafteraCree expression meaning Site, 36peakssoaringabove3000m,therambunctious KickingHorseRiverandnumerous than 505millionyearsago.Withfossilsdesignated aspartofaUNESCOWorld Heritage Mount Wapta. Theseexquisitelypreserved marineorganisms offer aglimpsebackmore visiting scientist,Dr. CharlesDoolittleWalcott, discovered theBurgess Shalefossilson the MountStephenReserve,renamed in1901asYoho NationalPark.Eightyearslater, a avoid pushingheavydiningcarsupthemountain.Thislaidgroundwork forcreating route travelledthrough thepass,setuprestaurants atthebaseofMountStephen to dubbed KickingHorsePass.Later, theCanadianPaci cRailway, whosetranscontinental surgeon’s trustysteedknockedhimoverwithablowtothechest,spectacularroute was group, andbecamethe rst European todiscoverasteepmountainpassin1858.Afterthe During acelebratedexpeditiontoexplore theWest, Dr. James Hectortravelledaheadofthe OUR UNESCO STORY WORLD HERITAGE SITE

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Parks M. Bradfield Destination BC /D. Heath M. Bradfield P. Zizka reservations.pc.gc.ca tobook yourspot! restricted Walcott QuarryorMountStephen fossilsites.Reservationsare required. Visit Meet yourancientancestorsandholdapieceofearth’s historyonaguidedhiketothe BURGESSSHALEGUIDEDHIKES to astunning viewpoint. the KickingHorseRiver. Take a gentle4.6km(2.9mile)returnhikethrough verdant forests At 30metres (98feet)highand150metres (492feet)wide,thisisthelargest waterfall on WAPTA FALLS strolltake anafternoon to Hamilton Falls. perspective ofthepark’s rstwardens onthePagetorMountHunter re lookouttrailsor Lace upyourhikingbootsforanepicbackcountryadventure! SeeYoho from the HIKING Let thekidsrunaround andplayattheYoho VisitorCentre andday-usearea. Bask inthesunandenjoyapicnicwithviewatFaeder LakeorFinnCreek day-useareas. HAVE APICNIC #timetoconnect. Snapasel efrom thered chairsandshare youradventure! the baseofthunderingwatersonehighestwaterfallsinCanada.Thisisyour Enjoy ascenicdriveontheYoho Valley Road.Then,cooloff inthemistasyoustandat TAKAKKAW FALLS Hector whileexploringthearea in1858. bridge. Thisrambunctiousrivertakesitsnamefrom anear-fatal kickthatstunnedJames Marvel attheforce oftheKickingHorseRiverasitcascadesunderanaturallyformedstone NATURAL BRIDGE perspective ofthesurrounding mountains. this gem-coloured lake.Packapicniclunchorgoforcanoeridetogetdifferent Admire incrediblestroll viewsofmountainpeaksandwildowersonanafternoon around EMERALDLAKE delights ofthischarmingcommunity. guesthouse, pickouttheperfectsouvenirinoneofgiftshopsorenjoyculinary Take walkandexperienceField’s anafternoon mountainhospitality. Stayinaunique VILLAGEOFFIELD programs offered dailyinJulyandAugust. Star Wars™? Gettheanswerstothesequestionsandmore atoneofmanyinterpretive Why isEmeraldLakesogreen? HowtallisTakakkaw Falls?Whatdofossils havetodowith INTERPRETIVEPROGRAMS keep youclosetotheadventure! marshmallows, takeahikeorwanderthrough thecommunityofField.Yoho’s campgrounds Tenting? RV-ing? EnjoyafamilygetawayinoneofYoho’s fourrusticcampgrounds. Roast CAMPING 10 4 1 3 9 6 2 5 8 7 Top 10ThingstoDo 3 Suggested Itineraries CRMR / D. Ziver CRMR / D. Ziver

HALF-DAY ADVENTURES A FULL DAY OF FUN

TAKE A SCENIC DRIVE TAKE A WATERFALL TOUR Get off the Trans-Canada Highway and explore! Explore ve of Yoho’s most impressive Follow Emerald Lake Road and discover a jewel waterfalls on foot. Feel the cool mist on your of the as you paddle, walk or face at Takakkaw Falls and snap a sel e from ski around the magni cent Emerald Lake. From the red chairs before following the Laughing late June until early October, drive or bike the Falls Trail to Point Lace Falls and Angel’s 13 km scenic Yoho Valley Road. Experience the Staircase. Climb through a mature forest power of Takakkaw Falls—one of the tallest to Laughing Falls; then continue along this waterfalls in Canada. Pack a picnic lunch or stop historic trail, rst cut by the Canadian Paci c and watch the trains as they snake overtop of themselves at the Spiral Tunnels Viewpoints. Railway, to Twin Falls. Here the double waterfalls tumble over a massive limestone cliff. STRETCH YOUR LEGS! Enjoy an easy half-day hike to a peaceful SNAP A PICTURE backcountry lake. The whole family will enjoy Climb above the treeline and get a bird’s eye the 6.2 km (3.9 mi) return hike through a mature view of Yoho National Park on the epic forest to Sherbrooke Lake. Relax next to this 17.5 km Iceline Trail. Beginning from the glacier fed lake and take in the view of the Takakkaw Falls Campground, follow the surrounding mountain peaks. For an additional trail to Laughing Falls. Stop for lunch, then challenge, head east at the fork in the trail and continue climbing through a mature forest to a climb to Paget Lookout. From this historic subalpine meadow. Look down on Takakkaw viewpoint, admire the view of Kicking Horse Falls and stand amongst glaciers as you take Pass and see why this was a crucial vantage in the expansive view of the Yoho and Kicking point when watching for wild res. Horse valleys. Take a break at Yoho Lake and relax in the red chairs.

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Type Hiking Trail Estimated time (return) Distance (return) Elevation Gain Wapta Falls 1.5 hours 4.6 km gain / loss 30 m Emerald Lake 2 hours 5.2 km minimal Hamilton Falls 30 minutes 1.6 km minimal Centennial 45 minutes 2.5 km minimal Walk-in-the-past 1.5 hours 3 km 90 m Sherbrooke Lake 2.5 hours 6.2 km 165 m Short Hikes Short Hikes Great Divide 2 hours 6 km minimal Ross Lake 2 hours 6.4 km 100 m Laughing Falls 3 hours 8.8 km 125 m Mt. Hunter Lookout 3 hours 7.2 km 410 m Hoodoos 2.5 hours 5.2 km 325 m

Half Day Hikes Half Day Hikes Paget Lookout 3 hours 7 km 520 m Hamilton Lake 5 hours 11 km 850 m Yoho Pass 5 hours or 2 days 12.8 km 530 m Twin Falls 6 hours or 2 days 16.4 km 300 m Emerald Triangle 8 hours 19.7 km 880 m Iceline via Little Yoho 8 hours or 2 days 20.8 km 710 m Hikes Iceline via Celeste Lake 7 hours 17.5 km 695 m Whaleback 7.5 hours 21.3 km 700 m from the Yoho National Park Visitor Centre and at parkscanada.gc.ca/Yohotrails. National Park Visitor Centre the Yoho from Full Day and Overnight Full Day and Overnight Little Yoho Valley 7 hours 18.6 km 520 m available and hiking maps are reports page. Trail shown on previous Hiking trails are

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1 Hoodoo Creek June 24 - September 5 30

2 Takakkaw Falls (walk-in) June 24 - October 10 35

3 Kicking Horse May 20 - October 10 88 May 6 -19 and 4 Monarch 44 June 24 - September 5 Where to Camp Where PLANNING TO CAMP IN ANOTHER PARK? BOOK ONLINE OR CALL AHEAD FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS. The mountain parks offer extraordinary camping experiences, ranging from full-service RV sites to pristine backcountry settings. Many campsites can be reserved and most ll up quickly. Call ahead or go online for availability and recommendations. Backcountry camping is only permitted at designated sites with a backcountry camping permit. FRONTCOUNTRY: 1-877-RESERVE OR RESERVATION.PC.GC.CA BACKCOUNTRY: 250-347-9505 (BEGINNING MAY 1)

8 Stay Safe and Enjoy

MOUNTAIN SAFETY Unpredictable mountain weather can change road and trail conditions instantly and wildlife can be anywhere, any time. These simple precautions will help ensure you have a safe and enjoyable visit.

• Visit drivebc.ca and 511.alberta to check road conditions prior to heading out. • Obey speed limits and watch for wildlife on the roadside. • Stay on designated roads, trails and other hardened surfaces. • Keep a ‘Bare’ campsite. Visit parkscanada.gc.ca/bare-campsite. Peter Essick • Make noise on the trails and let wildlife know you are coming. • Research and plan overnight trips including potential trail restrictions and closures, avalanche conditions and mandatory backcountry permits. Visit parkscanada.gc.ca/ynp-backcountry and avalanche.pc.gc.ca for safety tips. • Let someone know your plans. Cell phones are not reliable in the wilderness. • Keep clear of cliffs, ledges and fast moving water.

PARK REGULATIONS Parks Canada Following park regulations while enjoying your national parks will help protect you, the land and our wildlife: • Keep pets on a leash and under control at all times. Please collect and properly discard pet feces. • Take only photographs. It is illegal to pick owers, mushrooms, cut down trees, branches, remove cultural artifacts or fossils, or otherwise cause damage to natural objects or living things. • Be considerate of your neighbours. Liquor consumption is prohibited in public

Destination BC places, day-use areas, and during set periods in campgrounds. Respect quiet M. Macullo hours and liquor bans in campgrounds. • Stay out of closed areas. Area closures or activity restrictions are implemented when visitors are at risk or when wildlife requires additional protection. Signs indicate the areas impacted. • Be careful with re. Fires are permitted only in designated areas with reboxes or repits. Extinguish res completely. Do not use deadwood, bark or branches for fuel. Report wild res immediately. • Buy shing permits. Anglers require a national park shing permit, available at

M. Macullo Parks Canada visitor centres. Provincial licenses are not valid in national parks. • Going boating? Motors are not allowed on most lakes. • Motorized off-road travel is not permitted.

THE CANADA NATIONAL PARKS ACT Park Wardens are responsible for enforcing park regulations as required by the Canada National Parks Act. To report national park violations, call 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. 1-888-927-3367 (Banff, Yoho, Kootenay and Waterton Lakes) 1-877-852-3100 (Jasper, Mount Revelstoke and Glacier) Destination BC / D. Heath Visit pc.gc.ca/mtnregulations Violators will be charged, be required to appear in court and could pay fines of up to $25 000.

9 Mountain Stories

MEET PARKS CANADA’S INTERPRETERS Do you want to discover more about the uniqueness of Yoho’s natural and cultural heritage? Friendly and knowledgeable interpreters are here to help you connect to these special places protected by Parks Canada. Watch for interpreters at campgrounds and popular day-use areas in Yoho National Park in the summer months. Check parkscanada.gc.ca/Yoho-interpretation for more information on interpretive experiences in Yoho.

Parks Canada Parks Canada WILDLIFE VIEWING TIPS Your best chance of observing wild animals is by giving them space to feed, rest and keep their young safe. Help keep them wild: • Stay at least three (3) bus lengths (30 m) away from elk, deer and bighorn sheep. • Stay at least ten (10) bus lengths (100 m) away from bears, cougars and wolves. • NEVER feed or approach wildlife. • Keep pets under control and on a leash at all times. • Keep children in sight and within close range at all times. • Consider carrying bear spray when on the trails. Keep it accessible and know how and when to use it. For further information pick up a copy of Keep the Wild in Wildlife at a Parks Peter Essick Canada Visitor Centre or visit parkscanada.gc.ca/bears-and-people To report wolf, bear or cougar sightings call 403-762-1473.

Hey Kids! Pick up your

booklet!

This booklet has tons of fun activites that you can do on your own or with your family. Complete some of the activities and you will receive a souvenir. Pick up your booklet at a Parks Canada visitor centre and have fun exploring Yoho

National Park. M. Oliver

10 Want More?

REMEMBERING CANADA’S HISTORY...

Learn about our Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park current projects: pc.gc.ca/ ynp-infrastructure ON THE ROAD TO 2017 Canada turns 150 in 2017! On the road to this momentous celebration, Parks Canada’s treasured natural and historic places will host special programs and events to commemorate the milestones that contributed to the BEAR Canada of today, strong and WITH US as we work to free. Experience what inspired restore your Canada! national parks. parkscanada.gc.ca Parks Canada WANT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOHO NATIONAL PARK? Find us online at: facebook.com/YohoNP, twitter.com/YohoNP or parkscanada.gc.ca/Yoho. These detailed brochures are available online or for pick-up at a Parks Canada visitor centre.

Stop by the Friends of Yoho store in the Yoho National Park Visitor Centre for souvenirs, guidebooks and topographical maps.

WANT MORE INFORMATION ON OTHER MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARKS?

BANFF YOHO Banff Visitor Centre: 403-762-1550 Yoho Visitor Centre: 250-343-6783 Visitor Centre: 403-522-3833 pc.gc.ca/yoho pc.gc.ca/banff Accommodations and attractions in Field: Banff Lake Louise Tourism: 403-762-8421 field.ca banfflakelouise.com Tourism Golden: 1-800-622-4653 tourismgolden.com JASPER Jasper Information Centre: 780-852-6176 MOUNT REVELSTOKE AND GLACIER pc.gc.ca/jasper Rogers Pass Discovery Centre: 250-837-7500 Tourism Jasper: 780-852-6236 pc.gc.ca/glacier • pc.gc.ca/revelstoke jasper.travel Tourism Revelstoke: 1-800-487-1493 seerevelstoke.com KOOTENAY Kootenay Visitor Centre: 250-347-9505 WATERTON LAKES pc.gc.ca/kootenay Waterton Lakes Visitor Centre: 403-859-5133 pc.gc.ca/waterton

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FOR EMERGENCIES DIAL 911 (Police, Fire and Ambulance) Road reports: Visit 511.alberta.ca or Drivebc.ca Cell phone coverage is not reliable in all areas of the mountain parks.