Yoho & Emerald Lake
The Rockies' Hidden Jewel
Turquoise lakes, waterfalls, and fossil beds just west of Banff.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Yoho & Emerald Lake.
Canoe the impossibly green Emerald Lake.
See towering Takakkaw Falls.
Walk to the Natural Bridge.
World-famous Burgess Shale fossils.
Banff's quieter, equally stunning neighbor.
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Yoho is Banff's quieter sibling just over the BC border — emerald lakes you can canoe, the thundering Takakkaw Falls, a natural rock bridge, and the world-famous Burgess Shale fossils. All the Rockies' beauty, fewer crowds.
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Yoho & Emerald Lake
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
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