Yoho National Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Yoho National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Mountain Lakes and Waterfalls—Round-trip From Banff

• Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho Banff National Park

• 2025 Winner—Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

• Small-Group Day Tour to Banff Lake Louise Moraine Lake Icefields

• Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake Day Trip From Banff/Calgary

The daily admission fee for Yoho National Park is CA$11 for adults, $9.50 for seniors, and young people under the age of 17 enter for free. A Parks Canada Discovery Pass, which gives unlimited access to Yoho and other national parks for a year, costs $75.25 for adults, $64.50 for seniors aged 65 and over, and $151.25 for families. Other activities within Yoho National Park require additional fees, such as backcountry camping and guided programs.

Yes, advanced reservations are required to access Yoho National Park’s Lake O’Hara. Access is only possible via the Parks Canada shuttle bus to preserve the lake’s ecosystem. Due to the shuttle’s popularity, tickets are allocated via a random draw, which typically opens in early March on the Parks Canada website.

The Yoho National Park Visitor Centre operates seasonal opening hours. From May 1 to mid-October, it’s open daily from 9am to 5pm, with a slightly later 6pm closing time from early June to late September. It’s closed for winter from mid-October through to the end of April.

Various camping options are available in Yoho National Park. These include frontcountry camping in campgrounds in road-accessible areas—ideal for families—as well as backcountry camping in places usually only accessible on foot or by bicycle. Lake O’Hara in particular is extremely popular; reservations for summer camping typically open in late January.

Yes, access to much of Yoho National Park is seasonal, although some parts can be visited year-round. Peak season is July and August, and some hiking trails may still be snow-bound until the middle of June. Camping is generally available from May through October. Other facilities are available in the town of Field throughout the year.