Yoho National Park Visitor Centre — Attraction in Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake)

When they hit you with the park entrance fee, you might think, "Wow, that's almost a nice dinner." But then you drive in, and the park, in its infinite Canadian smugness, delivers a sucker punch of pure, unadulterated beauty. Takakkaw Falls is so majestic, I'm pretty sure a bald eagle landed on my shoulder and wept. Emerald Lake is so impossibly turquoise that it made my Instagram filters redundant, and that's a small tragedy. I had to pay money for this, and honestly, I'm not even mad. The sheer, overwhelming prettiness of it all changed me. I used to be a cynic who scoffed at nature. Now? I am a person who has seen god-tier mountain views. My friends back home are still posting pictures of their backyard vegetable gardens, and I'm over here with my selfie stick, posing in front of a waterfall that looks like it was created by a moody demigod. I'm better than them now, and it's all thanks to the Parks Canada annual pass. Was the park pass expensive? Yes. But consider this: you're not paying for a park. You're paying for a personality upgrade. And frankly,...

We arrived in Banff region from Calgary in the morning and headed straight to the Yoho National Park Visitor Center. The center offered a beautiful view and provided information on the area's history and development by the British Columbia railway system. The board describing Mount Stephen House was interesting. After a peaceful lunch at the picnic tables, we consulted a park ranger for advice on exploring the park.

The ranger recommended starting at the far end of the park (at Wapata Falls), then progressing through other scenic spots like Takakkaw Falls, Natural Bridge and Emerald Lake. We followed their suggestions and ended our day at our cottage in Canmore without experiencing any parking issues! I highly recommend visiting this visitor center for valuable insights and tips on exploring Yoho National Park. The rangers there are knowledgeable and helpful, catering to your group size, energy level, and interests. Make it your first stop when...

Beautiful place along the TransCanada highway adjoining the village of Field. The sight of the charming village across the bridge and the steady stream of container trains making their way to various destinations is a sight to behold. Just the sight of the mountains and the busy hustle of civilization is something I'd cherish.

There are some information boards outside the Visitor Center talking about the discovery of Burgess Shale and a brief overview of the history of the Field village. Field, much like Lake Louise, is another strategic investment by the Candian Pacific railway to woo wealthy European travelers.

There are clean washrooms on site. Helpful staff offer you useful information on getting to Emerald Lake. There is also a souvenir shop by the Friends of Yoho that sells magnets, postcards among others. I learnt rather late that this visitor center hosts some of the fossils discovered at Shale Burgess - definitely checking that out next time...