Yoho National Park
Yoho National Park is located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains along the western slope of the Continental Divide in southeastern British Columbia. Yoho NP is bordered by Kootenay National Park on the southern side and Banff National Park on the eastern side. The name Yoho comes from a Cree word expressing amazement.
Natural Bridge
- Hamber Provincial Park
- Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park
- Mount Robson Provincial Park
The park's administrative offices and visitor centre are located in the town of Field, British Columbia, beside the Trans-Canada Highway.
The Kicking Horse River, a Canadian Heritage river, originates in the Wapta and Waputik icefields in the park. This mighty river has created a Natural Bridge through solid rock. This formation is located 3 km west of Field, accessible from the road to Emerald Lake.
The Burgess Shale deposits were discovered in this area.
See also: Takakkaw Falls, Twin Falls