I took a Parks Canada guided hike to Walcott Quarry in Yoho national park to see the fossils! The…read morehike was very informative and fun! We covered a long distance (24km and about 900+m elevation) over 11 hours which was a good pace! There were lots of little wildlife (squirrels, pika, grouse) and the scenery was beautiful.

Even though my trip to Canada mostly cantered around Banff, my tour bus did take us into Yoho…read moreNational Park for a part of the day. Yoho is the smallest of the four contiguous national parks. The other ones are Jasper, Kootenay and Banff National Parks. Yoho is an interesting name for a National Park and comes from the Cree language. It means "awe and wonder". After a stop at Lake Louise and Moraine, we ended up finishing our day at Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park. One of the things that I enjoyed about this park and lake was that it was less crowded than Banff and the other two popular lakes. I ended up walking the nature trail around beautiful deep-green Emerald Lake. I enjoyed the views and came across a plaque about the fossil-bearing deposits of the Burgess Shale in the area. Sadly, Emerald Lake was the only area of Yoho National Park that I was able to explore. Hopefully I am able to see other areas like Takakkaw and Wapta Falls, Lake O'Hara and the Natural Bridge next trip.

Exhilarating, professional, safe, with wonderful guides taking you through clouds and sailing…read moresmoothly through the clouds, over the mountains and trees. Absolutely a must!

REALLY??? No one has written a review for these guys yet? Am I the only customer that's…read moresurvived??!! Jk These guys are amazing and will have you running off mountains in no time. Literally. They took me to the top, put me in a harness attached to Hugo, and within minutes I was airborne. Me, who is utterly terrified of heights. Me, who was literally shaking from fear. Me, who was wearing my lucky unicorn shirt to bolster my bravery. Poor Hugo.... I really think he thought I wouldn't be able to do it. He made me go to the edge of the mountain, the rocky, slippery, gravelly edge 8000 feet up, against all my better judgement and with no parachute attached yet, and run in place to try to get me to overcome my fear. It didn't work. The only thing that worked was the threat that it was more dangerous to DRIVE down the mountain with their hilarious driver, Arnie, than it was to fly down. Once airborne tho, it was waaay more interesting and amazing than scary. Just remember, you CAN scoot back on the harness and comfortably sit as opposed to dangling and having that harness wedged up in your junk the whole time. Once I figured that out, I relaxed and enjoyed the ride. Hugo gave me some geography lessons while up there and he took some amazing pictures and fun videos with a selfie stick as well which meant I could leave my phone safely zipped in my pocket and enjoy the ride. We were able to ride the currents, up and down, up and down, up and do (blerp), for a while before coasting down for a very soft landing. I highly recommend this outfit and this adventure while in Canada! These guys were so professional and knowledgeable, even I felt (somewhat) safe in their hands. DO EET!!

Well organized, super friendly knowledgeable, and safe guides... Luca made it so much fun and got…read moreus all taking the perfect lines... And the rapids were absolutely killer!!! Got fully soaked from the Terminator sitting up front; complete blast. We did the lunch after, which was perfect... Can't recommend enough!

This was my first time white water rafting and honestly it was one of the best experiences I've…read moreever had. Wild Water Adventures is a well-oiled machine - safety guidelines, all the gear you need, clear instructions, changing rooms, bus trip to the river's edge, photos along the trip - they take care of everything and it all runs so smoothly. You don't have to worry about a thing, just enjoy the Kicking Horse River. I want to say a special thank you to our guide, Spencer, for making our trip so much fun and most importantly for keeping us all safe! Highly recommended.

Literally no other place I would rather write about for my 100th review of 2022!!! I am so, so…read morefortunate my friend took me to Canadian Off-Road Adventures located in Golden, British Columbia back in June of 2022 for an epic day of riding around on All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). My friend booked a three hour tour with the owner, Che, and we were super excited to have him and Ayden as our guides for the afternoon. In fact, we were actually the only ATV on the tour on this particular rainy day but we did not mind ONE bit!!! My friend and I ended up sharing an ATV due to the rather steep increase in price to have two drivers (drivers are $229 while passengers are $99). While we had planned to take turns driving, my friend was so, so, so kind to let me drive the whole day because I was having the best day EVER!!! Che and Ayden drove us in the company van to the starting point after we were outfitted with our safety gear (helmets, gloves, and handkerchiefs). We practiced driving around a dirt lot for a little while so Che could ensure we were being safe and knew how to operate the ATV. Once we were given the all-clear, it was time to adventure. Seriously, the views were absolutely stunning from mountain views to rivers, streams, and waterfalls! When we got to the top of the vista, the light rain had actually turned into snow and I genuinely felt like we were in a snow globe. It was such an amazing experience from start to finish. We even saw a black bear on our way back. I had never had so much fun on an ATV before but this tour actually led me to book another ATV tour in Big Bend National Park earlier this fall. Che was hands down the best and while our trip to Banff and Jasper was a highlight reel, this ATV tour was my favorite part of the trip. I cannot recommend Canadian Off-Road Adventures enough - it is worth every minute and every penny!!!

Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park is a wonderful alternative for canoeing if the boathouses at…read moreLake Louise and Moraine Lake get too busy. What really stands out is the value; the canoe rental rates are significantly more affordable here than at the other major lakes. The staff that operates the boat house and the attached gift shop were wonderful, incredibly friendly, and helpful. While the lake is certainly less crowded than its more famous neighbors, parking can still a challenge. Expect to spend around an extra 20 minutes to park, and be prepared to walk a short distance from your spot to the water's edge. Once you're there, it's well worth the effort. There are also several beautiful, easy-to-moderate trails circling the lake to explore the scenery on foot after your paddle. Cilantro on the Lake restaurant can get busy, but The Window walk up food counter is quick, and perfect for grabbing some food for a picnic in the canoe. Highly recommended for a more relaxed and less crowded scenic mountain experience!

I go to see three beautiful lakes on my first day in Banff National Park. Our last stop was at…read moreEmerald Lake in Yoho National Park. Yoho National Park is one of the four contiguous national parks in Canada's Rocky Mountains. Emerald Lake is a freshwater lake near the town of Golden. The lake has a emerald green color to it and is enclosed by mountains of the President Range. I had a nice time here. I did some of the hiking trials and saw a little bit of wildlife along the way. This lake is less crowed than Louise and Moraine lakes which I enjoyed. I enjoyed the views while hiking and came across a plaque about the fossil-bearing deposits of the Burgess Shale in the area. I grabbed lunch at the Cilantro on the Lake restaurant before heading out. There are canoe rentals at Emerald Lake if you want to get out on the water.