emerald lake
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
YOHO NATIONAL PARK
We woke at 4:30 am to catch the sunrise at Emerald Lake. Our expectations were blown away when we stepped out of the truck and found ourselves surrounded in the most heavenly scenery on Earth. The blue-green water and the sunlight starting to gleam on the Presidential Mountain Range easily made this one of our favorite sites in all of the Canadian Rockies. Emerald Lake has a rare peaceful beauty that makes it the shining jewel of the Yoho National Park.
Keep scrolling for important links to our favorite hike, canoe rentals and the Parks Canada Pass.
51.4434º N 116.5308º W
IMPORTANT INFO
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FAVORITE HIKE.
EMERALD LAKE LOOP
Distance: 3.2 miles
Difficulty Level: Easy
This is a popular trail and you are likely to encounter other hikers along the way. Enjoy different viewpoints of the lake.
FIND MORE TRAILS AT LINK BELOW
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CANOE RENTALS.
THE BOATHOUSE TRADING CO.
Price: $90 CAD, PER HOUR
Facts: Local Company | Seasonal
Yes, you can rent those adorable bright red canoes! Canoe rentals are daily starting at 8:00 and the last canoe goes out at 2:45.
GET MORE INFO ON THEIR SITE
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PARKS PASS
NATIONAL PARK PASS
Daily Price: $10.50 CAD Per Person
Discovery Annual Price: $145.25 Per Family
Moraine Lake is located in Banff National Park, which requires you to have a park pass to enter. We highly recommend the Discovery Pass if your trip to the area is a week or longer, or if your traveling with a group.