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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 7, 2023
How long is the drive from Salmon Arm to Lake Louise?
The direct drive from Salmon Arm to Lake Louise is 204 mi (329 km), and should have a drive time of 4 hrs 22 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Salmon Arm to Lake Louise, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Revelstoke and Golden, as well as top places to visit like D Dutchmen Dairy Ltd and Mabel Lake Provincial Park, or the ever-popular MaraHills Golf Resort.
The top cities between Salmon Arm and Lake Louise are Revelstoke and Golden. Revelstoke is the most popular city on the route. It's 1 hour from Salmon Arm and 3 hours from Lake Louise.
Revelstoke is a Canadian city situated in southeastern British Columbia, with a recorded population of 8,275 as of 2021. This beautiful city lies approximately 641 kilometers east of Vancouver and about 415 kilometers west of Calgary, Alberta. To explore the wonders within Mount Revelstoke National Park, tourists can obtain the Parks Pass from the toll gate on Meadows in the Sky Parkway as they enter.
Most popular city on this route
1 minute off the main route, 29% of way to Lake Louise
Situated in the southeast region of British Columbia, Canada, Golden is positioned approximately 262 kilometers to the west of Calgary, Alberta and about 713 kilometers east of Vancouver. This town boasts stunning natural landscapes that attract numerous tourists every year. With its prime location amidst breathtaking mountains and dense forests, Golden offers a diverse range of outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing and mountain biking.
47% as popular as Revelstoke
2 minutes off the main route, 75% of way to Lake Louise
Best stops along Salmon Arm to Lake Louise drive
The top stops along the way from Salmon Arm to Lake Louise (with short detours) are Peyto Lake, Emerald Lake, and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Other popular stops include Revelstoke Mountain Resort, enchanted forest bc, and Lake Agnes.
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MaraHills Golf Resort
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This course is truly exceptional. It is impeccably maintained, even at half the price I paid for Banff Springs. The greens are meticulously groomed, offering excellent speed, and the fairways are equally impressive, with very few divots. In my opinion, it would be challenging to find better courses in the BC and Alberta region.
Jayne Kim — Google review
View from the Patio is spectacular. Love that you can boat to the dock and call for a ride to the clubhouse for golf or just a quick lunch.
Brian Walisser — Google review
Great golf course with a lot of wonderful views and challenging holes
Aaron G — Google review
Newly updated, Jan 16/24...
Pic is current on Jan 16/24. This scab is almost healed after all this time and way less pinching nerve pain now finally. Was brutal at times. Oct 10 saw a crazy freak accident happen when this stupid golf cart tipped over and almost crushed my foot. Only calmness prevailed over any serious injury. I got my left foot out of the way as best I could! I was driving down a slick big incline too slow I figure! Yes too slow! The golf cart skidded and then because I was the only person in the cart, it tipped! I remained calm though and good thing!
I did finish the round as I toughed it out and as we drove all the way to Mara Hills in Sicamous to play the course and even with bleeding through my sock. And pain which lasted until more recently, so it was a very long stretch!
What I did not like was the poor attitude of the pro shop manager at Mara Hills and he could easily be the worst pro shop manager of any course, ever played. I was honest on what happened and showed the cart damage and my hurt foot. He showed such little concern and acted like I was going to sue or something! I have a witness! Then he actually rebutted my Google review to his liking! Showing zero concern or remorse on the accident!
I really think that guy should be replaced. I am just glad my pinching nerve pain finally went away more recently and my doctor did say it would take a long time!
Some ppl out there are just uncaring jerks I figure. I was stoked too to try the course again after many yrs!
Just buyer beware on that guy and the course as it can be dangerous with crazy inclines. I never typically review a course to the bad UNLESS the course itself was not well maintained or something like this happened, as I love golf!
(Newest ankle pic is the far right one so there is very little improvement since Oct 10 but at least very little pinching pain now!)
Nol P — Google review
Been coming here to golf annually for about 13 years- fantastic course that is very well taken care of that gives you a taste of mountain style golf along with some of the best golf views you will ever see for a good price!... Not to mention the clubhouse patio views to boot! I am however sad that the new management from Hyde Mountain to Mara Hills got rid of the beer packs deals to take on the cart... But still a great track
Dylan McAllister — Google review
Went for a ride along. Great views. Golf carts were fun.
A&L — Google review
I will not be back! The staff was friendly enough. We ordered an appetizer and we were clear that it was going to be an appetizer but all of the meals came out.
No real apology was offered. I ordered the steak sandwich and the steak was stupidly thin and overdone. I asked for medium rare and the only pink I could find was on my face from being in the sun all day. The fries were hot and the steak was warm at best. There wasn't enough ketchup in the bottle to give the fries any real taste. I could have sent it back I suppose but we all know the story of sending food back while everybody else is eating.
The fellow came by who gave the impression he was a manager and asked how everything was and I looked at him and I gave him the so-so sign and he even said oh, so so and he just carried on with the rest of the table. Then he walked away and said "perfect" which almost made me burst out laughing. I thought, "what about my response led you to believe everything was perfect".
That said, the view is beautiful. But if you want a good view with your meal then you are good to go. Don't expect much and you'll be paying primarily for the view.
Dave Lazarick — Google review
Gorgeous course, right on the mountain overlooking the lake. The restaurant is also nice - you can eat there even if you aren't golfing. Very large patio with stunning views of Mara Lake. You can travel to the restaurant by boat; a shuttle service is provided from the dock, if you call to arrange this in advance.
Maria Lewanski — Google review
We had great service and food with our Pinnacle Lifestyles leadership team. The patio views are the best around and it's a great course.
Darvin Zurfluh — Google review
Played here for the first time this weekend. It is now my favorite course I have ever played. Beautiful views, friendly staff, amazing course conditions, difficult with unique holes and greens. Really one of a kind. Would recommend 100%
Zach Smeltzer — Google review
Best course I have ever been to! Absolutely gorgeous views, and awesome holes with large drops and rises. Everything is meticulously maintained, and beautiful cart paths around this scenic golf course. We had apps afterwards at the restaurant and the food was spectacular as well. Cant say enough great things about this course.
Nathan VanGrootheest — Google review
From the stunning views, delicious Roast beef dinner, and top notch service Logan and his team helped make our Pinnacle Staff Camp 2024 dinner a huge success. We will be back!
Kim Zurfluh — Google review
I had not really heard of Hyde Mountain Golf prior to coming here and I'm really not sure why! This was such a great course. Fantastic Fairways. Greens were true. Pace of play moved at the proper pace. Loved it so much came back to golf it on our way back. Great course and the price point was an added bonus
Shane Walton — Google review
I reviewed before but it vanished!
I dislike giving 1 stars on reviews.
I was driving down a paved path slowly and carefully on Oct 10 as it was quite the incline and the cart went sideways and cause it was just me in cart and my club set on my side of cart, the cart tipped over and even though I moved my foot in as best I could, my foot, mostly the ankle, got crushed and I was bleeding and through my sock.
I told the pro shop manager and not much compassion shown and showed him my sock and the cart damage. That I didn't like at all...would you? Not any verbal warnings on those dangers and not much signage for when wet out from overnight.
My foot a week later is still bruised and painful and I got lucky! I finally can go see a doctor too but I know just sprained luckily and not broken by luck.
Will I go back...you can answer that for me.
Nol Preen — Google review
Beautiful course with some challeging holes. Really enjoy playing here. Do wish there was a better system for bevies and food though. You don't pass the clubhouse til the 15th hole, and the Snack Shop wasn't open until 2pm, at which point we had just missed it finishing 13. And, there was no cart girl out. Thank goodness it was not super hot outside.
Traci Boudreau (Teets) — Google review
Stunning scenery on most tee boxes. Shame the restaurant was closed today as they usually offer excellent fare.
Myra Graham — Google review
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9851 Old Spallumcheen Rd, Sicamous, BC V0E 2V3, Canada
D Dutchmen Dairy Ltd is a long-standing establishment that has been offering handmade dairy products since 1978. Founded by Chris and Nellie Dewitt, the dairy continues to be operated by the Dewitt family. Known for its high-quality ingredients, the small family-owned farm in Sicamous produces fresh milk, ice cream, and cheese on-site. The dairy's products are popular among both locals and tourists, with many visitors returning for generations.
Creamiest ice cream and friendliest cows ever!! Staff were also lovely. I would definitely recommend passing by if you’re in salmon arm, especially if you have kids!
Nat — Google review
Was nice place to visit quiet and good service.
We bought a large pail of tiger tiger ice-cream sadly is was lacking the licorice in the tiger tiger so that was kind of disappointing for the price i expected better 😕 It appeared on the outside of the container it was mixed in nicely but when we opened it the middle had no licorice. Also we noticed the ice cream wasn't nearly as creamy as it used to be, it was almost more grainy and had a weird texture.
It used to be great years ago not sure if they changed the receipe but more licorice in there would make it great again.
Nanda Onos — Google review
BEST CHOCOLATE MILK you can find! We had such a great experience visiting Dutchmen’s Dairy. Highly recommend taking a stop to check this place out.
Vic — Google review
I have loved this place since I was a kid. The ice cream is so good that our family arranged our holiday (traveled from Thailand) to enjoy an ice cream. The kids loved the animals and the tractor town.
Robert Kief — Google review
Stopped there because of a recommendation of a friend. Didn’t NOT like the ice cream!! Icy , too sweet, not creamy , the flavours did not impress. Oh ! If you want a plastic spoon it’s 25 cents extra 🤯
But liked their cream and milk we got .
Veronika K — Google review
Super busy but worth the wait!
We stopped by for some ice cream and we waited in line for about 5-10 minutes. They have a small truck outside that serves ice cream as well but by the time we realized it, we were already at the front of the line inside. The ice cream was delicious and my only complaint for the Peaches and Cream flavour was that it needed more chunks of peaches. Otherwise, the ice cream was great and the staff were working as fast as possible but maintained great service.
It was great stop and nearby was the fruit market across the street. We’ll definitely return in the future.
Jasmine Fung — Google review
A short lineup on a hot day and we were in. Big selection of ice creams and a cool dairy farm feel to the shop. Service was friendly and the temptation to try a triple cone was strong as I may not pass this way again soon. Tried the chocolate chili, peaches and cream and strawberry shortcake on top. The tastes were good, but lacked the intensity and creaminess in the fruit, and lacked the chocolate taste in the chocolate chili - but the chili really packed a punch, overpowering the chocolate. Three stars for the icecream and an extra star for the shop and staff.
William Szepesi — Google review
Not worth the hype in my opinion.
Grumpy ice cream lady, no tiny spoon samples,
kids ice cream almost same price as one scoop, extra for a cup. Kids liked the sandy play area, but it was so hot the smells were unpleasent, cars zoomed down the road its on almost hitting my kid.
Plus side. Open public bathroom.
Alida Ryan — Google review
The service was good and efficient but the ice cream was not our favourite. We also grabbed a pack of cheese curds and it was ok, again not our favourite. We are driving to Vancouver Island and back and getting ice cream everywhere we can, we will pass on this place next time. There are barns to walk around and look at the different beautiful birds that the kids will love to do.
Paige McLean — Google review
We came here around 10 am on a week day and we’re able to beat the crowds. By the time we left it was getting pretty crazy though. Despite a lot of reviews saying the ice cream wasn’t very good, the carmel cheesecake was delicious when I tried it and super creamy.
If you leave here without chocolate milk you’re a fool because it’s amazing.
The calves were super cute and really fun to walk around and check out the farm.
Sierra Taylor — Google review
great place to stop by it's located along highway. They have great selection of ice cream and i bought lots of milk to this dairy shop to give to my friends and relatives to calgary
whatme192 — Google review
Very busy place and I now know why. Great ice cream and atmosphere. Love that you can walk around see the cows, tractor play area and the grounds. Well worth stopping
Trish Bell — Google review
Ice cream is reliable, good, but not outstanding in any way. The double dutch chocolate flavour tastes great!
After so many years, it's about time they make it more accessible and easier to navigate, given that there's always heavy traffic and lines to get ice cream.
Otherwise, a great roadside ice cream place with friendly cows, a symbol of Sicamous.
Update: staff is great ❤
Null — Google review
Family owned and operated by the DeWitt family since 1978 D Dutchmen Dairy is certainly a destination location! It’s Canada’s first 100% grass fed registered dairy farm, hailed as “BC’s Best Ice Cream” by the Vancouver Sun and it features only old fashioned hand made dairy products. It’s famous, quaint, nostalgic and most importantly all homemade- ice cream, specialty artisan cheeses, milk, plus they have great Dutch imports.
No matter time of year or weather we have to stop here! 🧀🥛🍦🐮 🇳🇱
Jordan Bradley — Google review
Restaurant Name: Dutchmen Dairy
Adress: 1321 Maier Rd, Sicamous, BC V0E 2V1
The Dutchmen Dairy produces 62 different flavors of our artisan ice cream on location at D Dutchmen Dairy. Here, 40 of the Flavours are available in 1Litres, 2Litres, and 4Litres tubs.
I had their Turtle Cheesecake of one scoop, and it cost me around 5.25 CAD. They also sell two scoops and three scoops, but to me, it was tough to finish one scoop, and I suggest ordering a single one as the quantity of one scoop is huge. The base of the Turtle cheesecake ice cream is often a thick, rich ice cream that tastes similar to cheesecake. Most of the time, cream, sugar, cream cheese, and sometimes vanilla flavoring are used to make this ice cream base.
Ashik Udoy — Google review
Awesome little store with excellent dairy products and Dutch snacks. The chocolate milk in the glass jugs is outstanding
GXM — Google review
The ice cream was okay, it wasn't bad, but nothing special. Definitely not worth the detour we took just to visit the shop. The service was very poor, the women who served the ice cream were extremely grumpy and rude, it seemed like they wanted to be literally any place else than their ice cream shop, and they felt the need to make that clear to all the customers. In that sense, I guess it made it more of an authentic Dutch experience ;), It was possible to visit the cows, but I wish i didn't. There were way too many cows standing inside a barn that was way too small. The calves were seprated and locked up in cages so small they could barely turn around.
Dan — Google review
Loved the quality of the ice cream, and the house made cone 👌 went in a not so busy time, so there was no lineup.
Ash — Google review
nice spot to give a quick visit to see the farm animals. It was cool to see cows up-close; including the cattle! There's also a variety of chickens to look at.
Also there's a cute little tractor playground that kids can go to and explore. We didn't actually go inside to buy ice cream but it looked really busy when we came to visit during the summer.
Nicollo Abe — Google review
Got three delicious ice creams. what a large amount of ice cream for that price, really great. and yes, as a Dutch person you should visit a company with a Dutch owner
Very hospitable that you can also look around the farm freely
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Mabel Lake Provincial Park
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We had an AMAZING experience tenting here with our two children (ages 9 months and 2 years old). Beautiful beach in the day use area that drops quickly, so you are going to want life jackets for non-swimmers! A bit chilly, as it is a glacier-fed lake, but great on a hot day. We were here the first week of September and it was lovely.
Large camp sites - big enough for 2 tents or an RV. Picnic table at each site. There is a boat launch and a large stretch of beach that you can also launch from if you don't have a boat trailer.
No cell service, internet, power etc. which is great if you are trying to get away from city life. There is a place to charge medical equipment if necessary - check with the staff.
Wonderful experience. My two-year-old has been asking to go back everyday since we have been home. Bugs weren't bad the first week of September either.
Stephanie Kendel — Google review
Beautiful gem in BC's interior. Cold water but very refreshing. Park has to be one of the best maintained BC Parks we have ever been to. No cell service so plan ahead.
Nic Schmietenknop — Google review
Very good roads in to the provincial campground and Cottonwood Beach from lumby side. Beautiful beaches, very busy in summer, slightly cooler swimming with the still ice cold creeks, great fishing I hear!
The Spiike — Google review
The Okanogan is full of busy beaches, this is worth the extra drive just North of Lumby. Very peaceful and slow. Tins of sand and warm water. Part of the beach gets deep quick... if you snorkel there you will see hundreds of large fish just 15ft from shore. One of the best beaches.
Daniel Clarke — Google review
Excellent park. Beautiful clean. Very friendly helpful staff.
But it sucks when your neighbor campsite is up at 6:30am on Saturday morning splitting wood! Quite time is 11pm-7am 🤗
Ashley Taylor — Google review
Nice campground with close proximity beaches well kept and quite after 9
Ian Shibley — Google review
Really loved camping and exploring in Manel Lake Provincial Park. Beautiful even in September with a pristine lake and campground on the beach. Would recommend for those looking for a place to go tenting or with an RV.
Graham Wright — Google review
Beautiful, clean campground with washrooms in every loop. Sandy beach. Also has a Cute floating general store close to the boat launch- it's a little ways to hike though and a little hidden. Be sure to follow the signs for directions.
Angelina Friesen — Google review
Beautiful outdoors. Trees and grass areas with 2 large beach areas to large lake for swimming. Areas experience. Small store with necessary items. Rent a canoe etc.
Larry F — Google review
Had a great time camping here at the main campground. The basics - our site was big enough for multiple tents and 2 cars. There are a few pairs of flush toilets in the campground, kept in reasonable condition. The tap water seemed drinkable. There is a marina boat launch near the overflow camping and day use and general store with ice and a few essentials.
The lake - there are multiple beaches and grassy areas. The sand is medium fine, with a few rocks. The water is fairly clean and cold. The scenery is beautiful, it's a massive lake surrounded by mountains. There are logging 4x4 trails all over the mountain, a short hike to Cascade waterfalls, and the Mystic Trail to explore.
Kevin Wubs — Google review
My family and I had a lovely weekend camping here! Very family friendly ☺️ we will be back again!
Amelia Nash — Google review
A wonderful campground. If I’m not mistaken the campground manager name was Jeff and he was absolutely wonderful. He was so knowledgeable and friendly and made us feel very welcome. The campground is right by the lake and the lake is very calm and a perfect place for stand up paddling. The campgrounds are a perfect size. There is a day use beach and a playground for families with kids. They have wood for fire and washroom have water for washing your hands. One of the best campground I’ve been to in British Colombia.
Thanks again to the wonderful park manager that made our stay more special.
Lily Beigi — Google review
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3638 Lumby-Mabel Lake Rd, Lumby, BC V0E 2G6, Canada
Warm, remote hotel offering informal suites with full kitchens, plus hot spring pools.
We stayed in a studio suite. It was clean and cozy. The heater was not too noisy (many hotel heater/ac units keep me awake). I slept great, and had a super relaxing time.
The pools were awesome, we spent most of the time in pool one. Pool 2 was hotter, but I couldn’t last quite as long in it. Staff was friendly and helpful. We will definitely be returning regularly.
Kamloops and Area Roads — Google review
We stayed in the new cabin with bunk beds. The cabin is cozy, decorations were beautiful and the kitchen was well equipped. The king side bed was comfortable with lots of pillow. Everything we needed was provided. We had a blast swimming in the warm and hot pools.
There's also a trail behind the resort where you can bike or walk and resort guests can access the beach by the river.
I highly recommend!
UrbanChicGirl — Google review
If you’re wondering if you should stay at crazy creek you can stop. The place is AMAZING. The campgrounds are so well set up. Beautifully kept. Pools are incredible (especially the cold dip!). The hikes and suspension bridges are so cool. Hang out by the river for a fresh dip. You need to come here!
Tyler Doell — Google review
We spent a couple nights here with our 4 kids. We enjoyed the trails and suspension bridge overlooking the waterfalls, the hot pools were relaxing and we explored the 'ruins' of Taft.
We stayed in an unserviced site as it was budget friendly, unfortunately we were right beside the train. I was glad we only booked 2 nights as no one had a good sleep being woken up at 3 or 4 in the morning. It would be nice to have a map to look at when you are booking to see how close or far from the train you are.
Overall it was a nice place to stay, lots to-do and explore but the location was not great.
Angela Dykman — Google review
Great little outdoorsy gem. Lots of options to choose from for your stay from dog friendly suites, cabins or camping. Pools are great temperature (warmer/ hotter pool) and there is a cold plunge for those who like to partake. Nicely lit up at night as well. There is also a river within walking distance for pets/ kids to play at.
Karolina Wood — Google review
Amazing place! Staff are helpful and very friendly. Rooms are clean and well stocked with everything you need (minus food, obviously) tons of activities for kids and walking distance to an amazing waterfalls. Hot pools were nice and had a beautiful view from the pools. We will definitely be back again!
Dee Simms — Google review
A great place for kids! We stayed in Suite 7 with two kids (ages 3 & 4) and it was great. Walking distance to the playground and bike track, as well as the pools. The walk to the suspension bridge is short and easy, and the kids enjoyed it... especially since there was ice cream at the end and some play equipment. The kitchen is fairly well stocked but could benefit from a few more items, like a large salad bowl and some oil or cooking spray. A BBQ outside the suite would have been awesome!! All in all though, a great stay. Will visit again.
Anne Stewart — Google review
We had an amazing stay! We realized that any age group could benefit from coming to Crazy creek there is something for everyone. So many things to do besides the pools too like hiking, biking trails, a creek, the suspension bridge, you can stay in a cabin or a tent, or an RV all in the same vicinity.
We stayed in cabin 101 which had an amazing parking spot. The site itself it was big enough to feel privacy. The view out of our bedroom was forest only. Very gorgeous. The cabin is fully air conditioned and has a King master suite and a kids bunk bed room. Full kitchen let us bake cookies, heat up a lasagna and cook bacon for breakfast. The pull out bed in the living room was comfortable. I slept in it when my friend was snoring. 🤪
The most amazing thing is we can go to Crazy Creek any time of year because they have three different warm-hot pools and one cold plunge. Cold mornings love a nice warm pool!!!
I love Crazy creek resort will be coming back!
Chelssie Baker — Google review
The place we stayed in was absolutely perfect. We were close to the hot pools and the pools were amazing. The only downsides we experienced are the children splashing my 80-year-old mother in the face and nobody there to encourage children to be thoughtful of the other guests. Secondarily, when we did have issues, you didn’t see it to be anybody that was able to assist the people who were actually staying on the property. If we would’ve had a more significant issue, that could potentially have been a problem.
Mona Turner — Google review
Terrible and overpriced. The staff were miserable and we're not wearing masks, neither were the customers, obviously nobody was enforcing anything. The women's change room was awful, it was dirty, smelly and busy. The pools had way too many people (max was 30). Water was heavily chlorinated to the point that my friends and I were itchy and our jewelry tarnished, which we now have to get fixed. The water wasn't even close to being hot tub temperatures. No lifeguard or staff outside whatsoever, no enforcement. My friends and I hated everything about this "resort". Nothing like a hot springs, seemed like a tourist trap to me.
Hollie Moriarty — Google review
Lovely camping area with treed sites that feel private. Full hookups bonus. Lots of playgrounds for the kids. Very nice pool area that is clean and safe with lounge chairs, music.
Only drawback for me was that sites are VERY close to the train tracks and trains run every hour overnight. No whistles though!
Cindy Stratychuk — Google review
Our stay at the Crazy Creek Resort with hot pools was an absolute delight! The serene ambiance, coupled with the soothing hot pools, offered a truly relaxing and rejuvenating experience. The staff was friendly, and the facilities were well-maintained. It was a perfect escape into nature with a touch of luxury. Highly recommend it for a memorable getaway! 🏕️🌿🌞
Yuriy Horobets — Google review
I stayed in the forest campsite and it was so clean, very easy to navigate to my site, even without the map they gave me. I loved everything about my experience there, the pools are wonderful even in the summer, my grandchildren and I had so much fun and much needed relaxation.
They enjoyed the playground and the waterfalls and suspension bridge and can't wait to go back again. Icecream and a gift shop across the bridge was perfect. My dog was able to get a drink and a cool mist, as she much needed it by that point.
There is nothing I would change about it as they offer all the perfect touches.
Thanks to all the amazing staff as well!
Cheri Fulsebakke — Google review
Such a great place !
Amazing customer service and beautiful hot pools. Really nice at night. We also went to their creek and trail and it was so beautiful. The suspension bridge was sooooo nice and a great place to take pictures. The high point of my experience was the 2 lovely ladies at the desk. Super friendly and kind. I forgot my jacket at the pool and the lady called me to tell me my jacket is there! The level of care is next level. They clearly care about their business and like to talk to people. Thank you so much for the great experience 😊 would love to go back there and I recommend everyone to check them out.
Maysa — Google review
So overall this place is absolutely awesome the staff is number one most friendly people they don't have attitude problems they're very very nice it's very hard to find a place like that I had to give the location and the service 4 stars the only reason why they didn't get five is because they didn't have the water hooked up I mean I get it because of the season but its basically summer now. I had to give four stars on the location because even though we camped there inbour trailer and the spot was absolutely awesome the train....... Well that's a different story you will need ear plugs for sure especially if you're a light sleeper because you have a train every 10 minutes maybe every 20 min at night if you're lucky. But all of that doesn't matter when you take into consideration the people that are running the establishment and the service I will definitely be back probably a couple times before the end of summer but I will definitely recommend ear plugs
Chris St Lewis — Google review
Iv'e been out here a few times in the last year and I just love this location. My wife and I had Cabin 7 last November and the price was good and included the springs. We've brought out friends and family for dips in the pools and they love it. Clean change rooms and friendly staff that have gone out of their way to help me. Thanks Adam!! Now I went camping on Valentine's day and everything was great but at $55 a night it's high for tent prices. The staff made up for it in there way and we were extremely happy. Oh yeah they also have a pretty cool waterfall you can go check out I highly recommend checking that out also.
Stan Starratt — Google review
After google decided it was a great idea to have us enter the facility on the snow covered FSR and getting stuck, the staff was very quick and efficient to come and help! They gave us great direction of the facilities and were very welcoming. The suite we stayed in was impeccable and very cozy, it was really great having a full kitchen as well. The beautiful view of the snow covered sunny mountains from the bedroom window were whimsical to wake up to. The pools weren’t too busy and they were beautiful to be in day and night especially during the light snow fall and we loved that they had a refreshing plunge pool.
The staff were all very welcoming and friendly and the change rooms were very well maintained.
Thanks crazy creek for the great experience, we will definitely be coming back!
Cloe Riemens — Google review
My husband and I celebrated our anniversary by staying in a suite at Crazy Creek Hot Pools Resort. The suite was perfect, it was quiet and close enough to the creek so we could walk to it. The cost of going to the hot pools was included in our accommodation rental. This was fantastic because we got to go four times and we could have gone more. Being close to Revelstoke meant we had a wide selection of great restaurants. I highly recommend this weekend getaway.
Karen Fenske — Google review
Very nice clean campground. Hot springs were amazing after a long day! They have 2 sets of showers 1 in the office building which closes when the pools close and 1 on the other side of the resort that is open 24 hrs( 2 toilet stalls and 1 shower stall). The only thing I suggest that they add more shower stalls for each bathroom. Warning, there are trains that run all the time but never heard any horns just their engines, it was fine for us but if you are a light sleeper it might be a problem.
Tarina Taylor — Google review
Our cabins were clean, beautiful & had everything we needed. It was great to be so close to the pools. The resort shop was well stocked and reasonable. I forgot my toothbrush and was able to get one easily. It was great to have fountains at the pools to for refilling out waterbottles. Highly recommend and will book again soon to explore more.
heARTiculated kerry macLeod — Google review
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6162 Trans-Canada Hwy, Malakwa, BC V0E 2J0, Canada
Fairy tale–themed buildings & storybook characters abound at this kids' attraction set in the woods.
Brought our 2 and 4yo and parents to the park, and everyone loved it. I had gone quite a few years ago and back then it was in great need of repair and new paint jobs so thankfully since then they've refreshed everything and it was all brightly coloured and everyone had so much fun. Many of the houses adults can get into as well and some have multiple levels.
What you can expect is a fun interactive loop in a lush forest, with fairytale creatures and houses throughout. There are multiple restrooms throughout and there's a spot at the end with picnic tables. It's a great way to tucker the kiddos out! Looking forward to visiting again.
Katherine Hind — Google review
This was a great spot to break our journey and stretch our legs. The sculptures were....interesting. some were cute and some were a little creepy. The nature walk was great...we saw a few salmon. It took us about 30 mins. The sign said it would take 30mins to 1hr 20 mins. The sign did indicate you could do it with a stroller but I would not recommend taking a stroller through
Anjum Madan — Google review
Review Date: July 20th, 2015
It wouldn’t be an enchanted road trip in Canada without a stop at the Enchanted Forest!
In the months leading up to our trip, we made a list of things we would like to do. Our Canadian guide (my cousin’s wife) knew the route and mentioned many things to do along the way. The Enchanted Forest was one of the things we jotted down. Fast forward to us on the road and driving west; timing ended up working out great for us as we passed by Revelstoke during the afternoon. With that to our advantage, we pulled over to check out The Enchanted Forest.
Going in, I had no idea what to expect. Thoughts of fancy forests with fog and unicorns are what sprang to mind. A forest dedicated to fairy tales is not what I imagined. But that’s what the Enchanted Forest is. One dedicated to all those fairy tales we all hear as kids.
Parking was a bit of a pain as the lot was smaller and we stopped by during the peak tourist season, but we eventually found a place and headed in. Entry was around $12 or so but since it’s been awhile, please check their website for an accurate price. We all paid, grabbed maps and headed in.
As we paid and headed in, I couldn’t think that this was an actual place. It seemed like a fairy tale in of itself. A random forest dedicated to fairy tales and the like. But every step of the way just kept up that initial surprise. Every path and every turn lead to a small set up dedicated to some tale or some folk lore. Some I recognized, some I didn’t. Here and there, you would find poems or excerpts from the origins of what the displays were based on. That helped figure out where and what certain displays were.
Walking around, you can head whichever way you want and spend time with the displays, taking fun photos with most of them. You can’t interact with them for the most part, aside from the ones that are made to be touched. I remember there being a tree house kids could play in. I remember there being a big bunny chair you could sit in. There was a shoe house small kids could explore. The house that Goldilocks commits Breaking and Entering in is now a real place. Even if you aren’t a fan of tales and lore, this place is something to experience just for the sake of it is unique and unlike anything else I’ve experienced in my years of traveling. Also, the forests of Canada are a beauty of their own. You can browse the photos supplied below but you’d really need to see a video of it to get a good feel for the place.
About the only negative I would have to say about this place is that the age/quality of some of the sculptures are lacking. Some have that homemade look, which has a charm of it’s own but at the same time, weren’t crafted the best. Some of the other things looked like they needed a fresh coat of paint or some touch ups. I assume the forest vegetation/biome isn’t the greatest for these kinds of things. With that negative in mind, I am not docking this place for it as I think that it is also part of the charm in a weird way. It’s like you are seeing a labor of someone’s love brought to life.
Kids who grew up reading would love this place. Adults who grew up with these stories would also love this place. It’s like seeing a story adapted in to a movie. Those words and mental images brought to life.
Joshua Daily — Google review
Glad I visited on my own as this place had me feeling nostalgic. It was like seeing all the fairy tales and nursery rhymes from my youth come to life. Definitely worth the drive to get there.
The only downside is there's not much else in the area to do afterward. It's sort of a "stop on the way to" type of destination. Still beautiful and enchanting. There's a ton more to see than the pics I'm sharing
Giovanna H — Google review
So much better than expected! My husband and I wanted to take my step son here. We watched some videos online so didn’t have high hopes for the walk through the forest but we’re pleasantly surprised. A lot of the buildings you could go into (more for kids but I was small enough that I could go in some too 😂) and then at the end we did the nature walk. I think it took us around 20 minutes and we really liked it. Gave us something fun to do. At the end you can feed the fish and my step son really liked that since they all came up super quick to try and grab the food. Was also quite dead so we picked a good day to go haha.
Brianna McKinnon — Google review
Did this in pouring rain and I was still completely entertained. The figurines are incredibly cute, witty and well done. There's a ton of stuff to see and the place is huge! We didn't do the nature walk as we were pretty wet. There's also a tree parkour kind of thing that's perfect for kids. Actually everything here was great for kids. Lots of mini houses they could go in and visit.
I don't usually get anything in gift shops but this place totally kept my child at heart alive that I had to encourage them in some other way than just the entrance fee (which is dirt cheap considering all there is to see!). You could easily spend 2-3h here if you have kids that want to visit all the tree houses and play in the humongous playground they have set up for them! Highly highly recommended.
Nathalie Ellix — Google review
I drove by this place so many times without stopping, and then we decided we had to do it. Words can barely describe how amazing this is. Yes, some things are cheesy. But it's all hand made, and they have a resounding amount of charm.
This is something that photos do no justice to. Bring your family. Stop on your own. Build memories that your family will talk about for years.
Sean Emerson — Google review
Amazing place for kids!!
My 8yo and 6yo were so excited to go in to lots of small houses that they know well from fairy tale.
Maya Tarin — Google review
Enchanted! It was amazing to see the crazy amount of work that was put in to all the sculptures. A wife and husband bought the land and decided to make it an enchanted forrest walk. Everything is hand made and with great attention to detail. The only thing is it is a little expensive for the 1 hour long walk that only takes that long because of the waits at all the sculptures. Worth the one time through and absolutely beautiful. Kids love the fantasy setting! There was a staff member who was cleaning the dungeon area in the basement that was cleaning the dragon pen, and my child asked if the dragon was real. She said yes, of course, and the bones are of its last meal. My child looked at her with absolute amazement and horror. She then said it's ok, he's already eaten! In that moment, she was brought to a place of magic and whimsy. Beautiful
L8n Joseph — Google review
Great place to spend with family with young kids and adults alike. Brings back the magic and imagination of most of the fairytale characters. They also have a little gift shop there. Bring your own food and drinks.
Hector Jabrica — Google review
Super cute place. The kids loved it, and on your way in, you get a bag of fish food you can feed the fish at the end of the trail. They have this sky trek place right next door to them as well. You can zip line and do all kinds of fun stuff.
Tia Maria — Google review
This place is super cute. All the little kids we passed loved it. We were with older kids and still had a great time. Lots of laughter.
S N — Google review
I'd been by this place many times, and it always reminded my of being a kid and being intrigued by these type of roadside tourist attractions. So this time I stopped! There has been a lot of work to capture fairy tail creatures and create a walking museum in a beautiful mountain forest!
Bill Sims — Google review
Must stop! Just as perfectly creepy and wonderful as your hoped. We spent an hour here walking through the forest enjoying the little fairytale setups while on route from Vancouver to Alberta. Best place to stretch your legs. Even big kids will enjoy this pit stop! Popcorn and drinks after we walked the trail was a bonus in the gift shop. The price was decent. Around $34 for the three of us.
The Revelstoke Railway Museum is a historical hub featuring both indoor and outdoor exhibits showcasing vintage train cars, engines, and antiques. The museum houses well-curated railway artifacts that offer great photo opportunities for visitors of all ages. The venue's information boards, displays, and equipment are fantastic in quality. With knowledgeable staff on site, including a curator who is an expert in everything railway-related, the museum provides a great learning experience for adults and children alike.
Thank you for a great visit. Beautiful venue and great location The information boards, the displays, and equipment all fantastic. We met Jim, the curator and he was helpful and super knowledgeable. I have wanted to visit this Railway Museum for years and cant wait to visit again.
Cariboo ian — Google review
This small but feature packed railway museum has both indoor and outdoor carriages to view (the indoor carriage can be walked through). There are multiple exhibits covering the history of the railway in the region but our kids enjoyed watching the model railway the best. Worth a visit if you or your kids enjoy trains.
Don. J. — Google review
So neat!! Skiied for a couple days and wanted to see some of the other sights, railway museum did not disappoint. Cool to learn about the history of the town and what brought Canada to be how it is. Also has the sickest and most reasonably priced merch of any museum I’ve been to (maybe not as sick as art gallery merch but cmon it’s a museum about trains, pretty impressive that they have sick merch)
Josh Squeo — Google review
Great Great history. Absolutely love the upstairs asthetic and exhibit. They have very nice railway artifacts and well curated. Good photo opportunities and the staff really knew their stuff. Had the opportunity to meet a couple board of directors who work on site. One restoring the interactive mini train display and the other who seemed to be an expert in absolutely everything. 100000% recommend. Good for adults and children.
Marisa Zed — Google review
Interesting railway museum. My kids liked seeing the trains up close - Staff were very kind. Not too many interactive displays for the kids and you have to pay extra an $2 to try the train simulator. They really enjoyed getting to board one of the indoor trains and exploring the outdoor train yard. Consider it a look and learn museum versus a touch and play one :) Very nice newly renovated accessible washrooms. There is a little gift shop with souvenirs and historical memorabilia but note there is no food to purchase on site. Expect to stay an hour or so.
Angela Bortolus Longo — Google review
A well worthwhile visit to the museum. Our two guests from the Netherlands were impressed. The four of us got a lot of fun doing the engineer simulator
John Vriezen — Google review
Great museum! Good mix of indoor and outdoor exhibits. Found some great souvenirs and books in the gift shop. My 5 year old really enjoyed the scavenger hunt and my teen enjoyed the train simulator.
Robin Baxter — Google review
A lovely little railway museum with friendly staff and reasonable admission fees. The exhibits and trains were interesting.
The train driving simulator was a bit disappointing because it wasn’t operating properly (you basically couldn’t do anything except take the brakes off and honk the horn) but that is just a small part of it.
We’d recommend a trip!
Haskan Kaya — Google review
Awesome experience, so thankful we stumbled upon this place. Great reading and seeing the history and work that went into the railway system in Canada. Also amazing seeing the sheer magnitude of the steam train inside.
Aarika Clinger — Google review
This place is amazing! They actually restored an entire steam engine with its fuel tank, and many other machinaries. It's very informative and interesting. We end up spending 3 hours in it.
Hsianghsi Kung — Google review
Very enlightening. This museum tells us about the onerous, yet thorough history behind the railroads built across British Columbia. The museum shows us through miniature and life-size models of trains, descriptive portraits and relics. This makes for a good field trip about Canadian history.
James Mendonca — Google review
Peaceful environment, friendly staff, and LOTS of trains. Perfect activity for a train loving toddler!
This is a go-to stop in Revelstoke!
Stelios Spilios — Google review
Revelstoke Railway Museum is a perfect spot to visit if you're interested in trains! Full sized steam train and Canadian Pacific passenger car inside the museum, as well as a half SD40 cab simulator that costs $2. The museum is full of smaller exhibits with neat railway related items (clothing, hats, old pocket watches, time tables, etc), and has a decent gift shop with various items like puzzles, shirts/hats, posters, pins, etc. Would recommend visiting!
Steven Neilson — Google review
Great museum that helped me understand the history and importance of the railroad to Revelstoke. The exhibits are well done and there is a lot of information to provide context. Loved the model railroad and the thrill of seeing real life trains going by on the mainline right outside the windows.
P A — Google review
This is a great place for young and old. So much to see in the Ghost town and Roundhouse. We heard other visitors saying how well they were looked after in the on site hotel. Views to die for and ideal for train spotters as the goods trains and Rocky Mountaineer pass by.
Great views of the mountains and nice cafes in town.
John Howell — Google review
Pretty good place to stop and enjoy some of the history. Decent for kids that love trains as well as adults. Don't orget the outside train yard has more but gets missed. Parking is great and even has chargers for electric vehicles.
I'm biased, as I think Hydro Dams are really cool. But it's a great stop for the whole family. Very informative and interactive guided tour. 6 dollars per adult is one of the more reasonable admission prices you'll come across. As well as a very decently priced gift shop. Thanks BC Hydro!
J Spry — Google review
This is an interesting and educational tour. The views from the top of the dam are pretty great too. We enjoyed all of the hands on exhibits and we’re not even kids! The audio tour is a must if you don’t have an in person tour guide. The staff is friendly and helpful too. Highly recommend.
P A — Google review
Great way to spend an hour or two. Wonderful tour guide, very informative session. Relatively cheap at $30 for a family of 4. Even kept the young kids entertained.
Craig — Google review
That's so cool that BC Hydro let everyone to visit that amazing piece of engineering art! Super interesting for kids,a lot of interactive exhibits.Great view. But you have to show vaccine proof.
Yulia Herasimovich — Google review
Visited this past summer. Great views, and very informative staff.
Michael Gray — Google review
We visited the dam and visitor center a few days ago when we were visiting Revelstoke. While there we joined a free tour of the facilities. It was an interesting, informative and enjoyable experience. The view from the top of the dam is majestic. I took photos but none of them do it justice. If you're in the area, I highly recommend visiting it and joining one of the free tours.
L E — Google review
Popular science green energy is very good, and it also gives children some basic knowledge of electricity. The construction process of the whole dam is introduced.The last visit was to the top of the dam.You can overlook the panoramic view of the valley and the power station.The wide flood discharge can take off and land.Very worthwhile.The introduction of hydropower resources in North America is also very detailed.The tour ends with an elevator ride to the top of the dam. It has a panoramic view of the valley and the transmission substation. The wide spillway can take off and land aircraft. It is well worth a visit.
Domi w — Google review
Enjoyed our tour of the facility. It was interesting to see the history of the construction as well as learn about the future plans as well. Definitely worth the $8 admission for the guided tour.
Jason Legacy — Google review
$8 per person, $7 for kids. Very clean and informative the reason it gets 4 stars is because of the elevator that takes you up to the viewing deck. It’s extremely slow and you have to wait a long time for your turn. It’s also shared with the workers.
Jessica Whiting — Google review
Very impressive project. Recommend going with the dam tour as it’s very informative but staying behind when the group has left the viewing area at the top of the dam.
Going down the “very slow elevation” and waking through the cold tunnel along, you will hear and feel the vibrations of this great concrete structure.
Dog Gone Doug — Google review
I really enjoyed the tour . The tour guide was very helpful and friendly and very knowledgeable. Admission was reasonably priced. Unfortunately because of security reasons the public is not allowed to enter a lot of places they once were.
Brent ferster — Google review
The tour was very informative
The visitor centre has all informative and interactive displays.
We loved the tour, Helen was a great guide.
Impressive infrastructure.
Ken Stock — Google review
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Revelstoke Dm Acc Rd, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0, Canada
The Mount Revelstoke ski resort boasts two hotels and more than 65 ski runs, as well as dining, a spa, and heated pools. It has been named the Best Canadian Ski Resort at the World Ski Awards for this year. With over 3,121 acres of fall line skiing and North America's most vertical drop, this resort is ideal for skiers looking for an extensive experience. Moreover, families who are comfortable on the hill can enjoy beginner runs as well.
Loved our time spent here. Great fun on the Pipe Coaster - that's a must!! The gondola is a great way of seeing the fabulous views - especially from the top! Lovely restaurant there serving fantastic food. Great place for hiking & mountain biking too. Highly recommend a visit!
Karen Smith — Google review
This resort is huge and vast. The first time skiing there, I lost my way. It's worth trying the highest elevation and longest run in Canada.this resort is also part of mountain collectives pass that you can get half price discounts from other partner resorts like sunshine or lake louise. It is open until mid April and after that is closed for maintenance and then reopens for mountain biking and trails hiking. The pipe mountain coaster is a unique experience for you and your kids.
1000 Roads 2 go — Google review
We got the play all day pass, you can buy in advance and save 15% my son did the pipe coaster, aerial park and axe throwing. You can pick the number of runs for the coaster. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. We went mid-week so not too busy. Spent about 4 hours at the mountain and finished with lunch at the McKenzie Outpost at the top of the mountain, best burgers in Revelstoke.
Alison Beaumont — Google review
We had a fantastic time. Did some hiking, mountain biking and the pipe mountain coaster. We asked for assistance with directions and a patroller named Mike was able to help us. He's super knowledgeable, very friendly and approachable. He even recommended the restaurant at the mountain when we asked if there was anywhere good for lunch. Man was he right. Everything we ordered was delicious! We can't wait to come back again.
Brie Copp — Google review
Sorry Revelstoke Resort but the Town of Revy is doing all the heavy lifting.
OK so here goes. Will not comment about the snow as we had a heat wave in mid March so that’s all about Mother Nature not playing ball. It’s an awesome ski town. Yes the resort has some nice fall line and some easy to access side country. Now here come the “buts”.
The town is doing all the hard work for the resort. The resort needs to mature a little. Yes the grand plans of old to install lots of new lift that expand the terrain have not happened. “But” there is so much that can be done to improve the vibe of the resort. A simple food truck with some tunes and good food at the bottom or top of Ripper chair would create some options and vibe. Mackenzie Outpost, is on the money, “but” get some more lounge chairs 50% of the people are looking for. Spot to sit, lounge and spend money (take a research trip to a European resort and see how it’s done with simple sun lounges).
Revelation Lodge - For the current owner just remember it’s not a Denny’s, it’s got zero vibe unless you like public school halls.
Oskar Laszczyk — Google review
We spent nearly a week here and it still didn't feel like we ran out of things to do (or beautiful scenery) - very worth the long long drive out from Calgary. Bit too many moghuls by mid-day but they were soft, powder moguls so can't really complain :D
salman ali — Google review
We didn't stay at the resort but visited for the day to ride the downhill trails. Awesome time. Short waits if any for the gondolas on a gorgeous Saturday was a pleasant surprise. One member of our group had a nasty spill and the Patrol staff were professional, thorough, knowledgeable, and extremely friendly.
Robbie Fogal — Google review
The terrain is unbelievable!! Definitely geared towards more experienced riders and skiers. For the price, I wouldn’t recommend for first timers since you’ll barely get to explore and experience what the mountain has to offer. For everyone else, it’s a paradise 🙌🏼
Wyld Canuck — Google review
Revelstoke is a gem! The slopes are uncrowded, and the ski runs are nicely groomed. Intermediate skiers can explore easier glades and terrains. This is my first time skiing through glades. Personally, I loved the Back40 near Ripper chair; it was so much fun!
Jie Z (Amy) — Google review
There might not be many lifts but the lifts they have are extremely efficient, and services a huge amount of terrain. There's great tree-skiing for all levels (check out the trees next to the Gnome Zone for beginner-friendly trees). Recommend the Revelation Lodge for food - much more spacious and comfortable than the Mackenzie Outpost. My only beef with the resort is that it's lousy with traverses, and the ski to snowboard ratio is quite high.
Yuan Yuan — Google review
I fell in love with this place! The mountain resort is the only or one of the few ones in BC that allow paragliding pilots to use the lifts and take off in the resort. Just amazing! I did my first really long thermal flights there. Amazing views. Not just paragliding, also hiking and many other things can be done here.
I wanted to stay 5 days in Revelstoke and ended up staying almost 4 weeks. I just love this place!
Gerlitzen Paragliding — Google review
Took my nephew on the mountain coaster, he absolutely loved it. One of the ticket options is 2 rides (there are 2 rails), axe throwing and free gondola up to the top, worth doing for the views. There is a small 15-20 minutes hike at the top as well you can do after having a nice burger & fries. A must do.
Annie Larose — Google review
We were there on a beautiful, clear day. Gondola was only open part way up the ski hill and most eateries were not open yet (early season hours still). The Pipe Mountain Coaster looks to be a popular, family friendly activity!
P A — Google review
Had a great day here in the summer riding the mountain coaster, axe throwing and playing dishing before taking the gondola to enjoy the views. Great day here with very nice staff and fun activities. Super nice experience with just a small disappointedly very few, pricy food options.
Paddy Up — Google review
The skiing is fantastic but what really sets Revi apart is its people. The team from the base of the mountain to the top of Stoke, Ripper etc are pure quality. Friendly smiles and a lending hand are the norm. I must single out Jordana and her Guest Services team. My group witnessed a situation they had with a challenging guest and they handled it with grace, maturity, respect and professionalism when it was not being reciprocated in the slightest by the guest. They deserve kudos and plaudits for their attitude and actions. Bravo!!!
Mike Abrams — Google review
We had a blast at Revelstoke in February 2024. The weather was unfortunately warm, and snow was minimal but we had a group of 15 and enjoyed the mountain immensely. We stayed in two AirBnb 15 minutes away. Loved the town. Chairlifts and Gondola’s were smooth and efficient, and the mountain was great to explore! We had a medium experienced group of skiers and boarders and were able to enjoy the majority of the mountain.
Look forward to head back in the future to shred the verticals with powder.
Awesome culture on the hill
Michael Iwanchuk — Google review
Great snow at the top, above the main gondola. Lots of powder, fantastic conditions. Black runs are enjoyable. Got my legs pretty exhausted by the end of the day.
Vlad Maevskiy — Google review
Pros and cons. Revelstoke is (normally) famous for great snow and lift-accessible terrain. This year in Canada (2023/2024 ski season), El Nino has been punishing everyone with poor snow conditions. I happened to visit Revelstoke on February 27th, 2024, right after a fresh dump of snow in Revelstoke, which I am grateful for. There were limited stashes of fresh powder to be found at the top... BUT
The new dump of snow, however welcome, was not nearly enough to provide adequate coverage for the middle portion or lower half of the resort; with almost every run closed below the Revelation Gondola, except for The Last Spike. Despite the sparse snow and limited terrain, you will still pay handsomely for the privilege of riding Revelstoke; with one single-day adult ticket coming out to a whopping 187.95 with tax. Yikes. I literally winced when I went to pay.
More positives:
Lunch was delicious. Butter chicken and a drink at the mid-mountain lodge for $27. I enjoyed it! Staff were friendly and helpful as always.
Overall, the cost was too steep. But everyone there made the best of things. It was a good day nonetheless. Plus, they say a bad day skiing is better than a good day in the office.
Sean McIntyre — Google review
If you're looking for a bougie stay to go along with your ski trip, then this resort is for you! This resort is right in front of the gondolas, two outdoor hot tubs, an outdoor heated pool, which are all next to a bar, and their bathroom floors are heated!!
We booked their two bedroom suites and it came with a full blown kitchen. I'm taking a sink, dishwasher, oven, microwave oven, a fridge and refrigerator. There are a few restaurants, bar and cafes at the resort. If that isn't enough for you, the town is a short 10 min drive. There is even a spa place for massages and facials! I recommend booking your messages before you arrive for your trip, otherwise they will be fully booked.
If you book many months in advance and come on a weekday, prices aren't too bad and the ski resort isn't crowded at all. Parking for guests are all indoors in garages. You will need your hotel room card to open the garage doors.
Janice L — Google review
Just returned from Revelstoke and wow, it’s epic! Forget the slushy snow of the Greater Vancouver area. Revelstoke’s champagne powder snow is a dream come true. The slopes are uncrowded, giving you the freedom to carve your path in peace.
Bonus tip: If you have a y2play pass, you can grab two days of free skiing and get a 50% discount on the third day.
Highly recommend for an authentic and exhilarating powdery experience!
The Meadows in the Sky Parkway offers a winding ascent up Mount Revelstoke via switchbacks, featuring scenic viewpoints and a brief trail leading to the peak. The path is characterized by its numerous sharp turns, allowing visitors to enjoy breathtaking sights of the surrounding area. At the top of the mountain lies an expansive parkway that stretches across rolling hills and meadows, offering a sublime experience for nature enthusiasts who seek to explore the beauty of this picturesque destination.
Mount Revelstoke National Park is a picturesque destination featuring wooded hiking paths, rainforest terrain and elevated viewpoints. Despite its smaller size of 260 square kilometers, the park offers diverse and stunning scenery including old-growth rainforests with giant red cedars and pine trees, steep mountains, and an array of plant and animal life. It also boasts one of the few inland temperate rainforests in the world.
Mount Revelstoke National Park is utterly incredible! It truly feels like you are off grid when wandering around the ample forest trails. The rain forest is something you will never forget and worth seeing on your next great adventure!
No matter the time of year, there is so much to do and see. We could go on forever and can't wait to share more with you!
Check out our website to find out more!
Guide 1214 — Google review
Beautiful place to stop and stretch. A nice short walk with lots of nature to take in.
B D — Google review
We had to wait for quite a long time to drive up the parkway. It wasn't really a meadow. More of a mountain peak. Still fun to walk around and the trails were all accessible. Would recommend for families.
Mike Dirks — Google review
One of the most beautiful national parks in Canada. Very well maintained with informative maps and guidance posted in the trails and parking lots. Best time to visit is June for the wild flowers.some trails you can't take your dog because of bears. some other trails dogs allowed only on leash. Parking lot is not very big at the end of the road so in busy hours you may not find a spot. Multiple view points are in the road that you can stop and enjoy the view facing the Revelstoke city.
1000 Roads 2 go — Google review
We stayed at snowforest over the May long weekend. This is a relatively new campground and we really enjoyed our stay. Sites are well spaced, bathroom and washing facilities are very modern and clean,wood is available for camp fires (make sure to bring an axe, not just a hatchet), and the trails literally leave from the campground to hike as far as you possibly like. Definitely going to become our regular stay when visiting Revelstoke. Highly recommend booking early for peak times. Limited first-come-first-servecspots available.
Anthony Knezevic — Google review
We loved the snow forest campground. Best bathrooms and showers of any campground we have been to. It's at the base of the road to thmeadow summit so very convenient. No trailers or dogs allowed at the top.
Greg Hancock — Google review
Amazing views! Beautiful paved road to the top. Viewing sites are just off the road, so very easy access and have picnic tables and /or benches. A must for site seeing, for tourists and locals alike.
Ron Bernhard — Google review
Really amazing fall colours on the entire drive up on the Meadows of the Sky Parkway. The park was closed at the Columbia lookout due to snow at the top. Mt. Revelstoke is one of the smallest park in Canada 260kms. Check out the Nels Nelson Ski Jump, Broken Bridge hike was a short 30mins hike in, Sorensen hike 2km and many more.
Be sure to check out Skunk Cabbage and the Giant Cedar Boardwalk on the drive into Revelstoke. Both short and a sweet walk with photo ops and views.
Lisa Chan — Google review
Always a beautiful place to visit. We were early in the season, so the road was only open half way, but beautiful nonetheless. Can't wait to go back in August when the flowers are in full bloom.
wade mcg — Google review
Don’t waste your time. Road is closed at 14 km away to summit. There is no any notice or sign at the entrance about road close. You will realize you have to walk 14KM to the top after you driving 20mins from the entrance. Maybe June or August will be better.
jin hewitt — Google review
Really enjoyable area to explore with scenic views. A selection of different trails for different skill levels offer lots of options.
Lots of mosquitoes in July.
Daniel Silver — Google review
We drove through right before sunset and did one hike. Very nice. Took great pics. Would def recommend going. Wearing hiking boots and having water is a must!
Michaela Hartery — Google review
Gorgeous national park that we didn't have enough time to fully experience. Hiked the Broken Bridge Trail to exercise our dog during a stop on our road trip. Information services were friendly and altogether pleasant and knowledgeable!
John David Nicholson — Google review
Beautiful. Lots of different types of hikes for everyone to do. Miller lake is a must do for slightly intermediate hikers. Trails are pretty well kept road goes on forever
Makena long — Google review
We did a fantastic half day hike from about 2/3 of the way up to the top of the mountain. I highly recommend not driving all the way up - there are some really beautiful trails and very helpful park staff eager to help anyone with questions. Highly recommend!
Michelle Haddad — Google review
The drive up to the top is spectacular! We did this drive in mid July and the wildflowers lining the road were beautiful. There were many hikes available along the way up, it was not congested with tourists, and parking was available in the middle of the day at the top. There was also a free shuttle up and down for those not able to make the short uphill hike to the summit. I would highly recommend this park and the sky meadow parkway for anyone who would like to enjoy the Canadian Rockies without crowds and with light to no hiking.
amy neal — Google review
We were here September 2017. What a beautiful spot! Definitely take the time and drive to the top and do some hiking! Be careful, we saw a grizzly bear! Place is safe, lots of park rangers around and the beauty of nature here is absolutely remarkable! The hiking is fantastic!
Ian Jolicoeur — Google review
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Meadows in the Sky Pkwy, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0, Canada
First time stopping here since the new center opened. Huge building just for bathrooms, so clean. The gift shop and museum are in a separate building but neat to look around. Walk around outside to stretch your legs, read the signs, look at the displays, eat and of course just enjoy the views!
Paige McLean — Google review
Visitor's Center was closed due to COVID but there was a touchscreen outside that had solitaire installed. Cleared a game of classic spider solitaire in about 11 minutes, was quite a bit of fun. Great views too.
Kai Huang — Google review
Nice discovery center. Enjoyed the museum exhibit and kids always love the discovery program. The stamp part was cute and the tracks in the sand. We got information for hiking and they were friendly and kind towards our children. Good customer service. Just wish they had more stickers! Great place to stop.
Mike Kobzik — Google review
Very friendly staff and great BC skiing
John Kirkpatrick — Google review
This is a great little interpretive/visitor's centre with plenty to see and do. Gorgeous building with some dated, albeit relevant exhibits inside. The theatre was closed when we visited but we took a look inside anyway. Part of the exhibit space was also closed, Theist likely due to Covid-19 and/or staffing. The staff were incredibly friendly and willing to answer questions.
Generous parking, clean washrooms, great rest stop.
Jennifer Petrichenko — Google review
Glacier National Park of Canada information centre is in this building. Very helpful staff.
Vsn Murthy — Google review
Didn't go into the center itself but inquired about hiking with the Parks Canada staff there. Very friendly and helpful. There is a little gift shop as well. The views on a bright sunny day are beautiful.
Shelley — Google review
Such good hosts, such a good place! Clean bathrooms west of the visitors center keep the historic building calm, and the park staff setting up my overnight permit even loaned a phone (so that I could get my ACC hut reservation number)! Definitely stop here, learn about the railroad, take a walk, etc.
Gill Lipton — Google review
We didn't get a chance to check out the museum, but it definitely looked neat from afar. The small gift shop was also cool to look throughout. However, there were not many small souvenirs specifically for Glacier National Park when we went by. Their bathrooms are the best we stopped at, with the clean, themed decor and ambient birds chirping, though!
Tuesday Elizabeth — Google review
Great little Visitor Center to pick up some literature about the area and see some history.
Nice assortment of souvenir patches and cards as well.
Bathrooms and plenty of party.
Steve Lewis (From Boise, To) — Google review
Nice place to visit and learn some of the history surrounding the area. Great bathroom facility adjacent. Beautiful views of the mountains. The big issues for me regarding the location is the traffic. No one follows the speed limit and if you are heading east toward Golden, exercise extreme care and attention. Crossing the road could be hazardous to your health.
Dennis Gane — Google review
What an unexpectedly great stop this was. The Center is amazing and full of historical artifacts and lots of great information. The Parks Canada staff were incredible and very friendly. Stunning views from the parking lot too. My only regret is that we could not spend more time here as we arrived only 20 minutes before closing. Stop by and learn about the history of Rogers Pass and the surrounding area!
Chris Luehmann — Google review
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9520 Trans-Canada Hwy, Rogers Pass, BC V0E 2S0, Canada
Roger's Pass is a renowned mountain pass situated in Glacier National Park, crossing the Selkirk Mountains along Trans Canada Highway Number 1. It boasts an elevation of 1,330 meters and features a visitor center that highlights the region's railway and highway history. This scenic drive is incredibly picturesque, offering breathtaking views at every turn. Rogers Pass serves as a gateway to Yoho National Park and is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in exploring the natural beauty of British Columbia in Canada.
This is my quick goto for a hike. Only 1:45 hour(s) away. A few of the favs; Illecillewaet Glacier (bring your crazy carpet), Glacier Crest, Abbott Ridge (Marion Lake), The Hermit basin, Balu Pass, Mt Sir Donald (a scramble, protection necessary). Great memories of watching "Snow Wars" when I was a kid. A few less services available these days; no gas station and no hotel with the restaurant. And sadly they've had the museum closed for nigh on two years now. Attached are recent pics from Balu Pass.
Tim D. — Google review
It is located in the heart of Glacier National Park, and is about two hours drive from Revelstoke on the way to Golden, on the Trans-Canada Highway. There are beautiful views of the mountains all around. These mountains are popular for ski mountaineering, camping, hiking and mountain climbing. There is a Visitor Information Center here, which has a good display of stuffed wildlife and information about the history of the Pass. There is a public toilet, but no coffee or snacks shop. It is a calm and scenic place with a good rest area and plenty of parking to stop while driving along the highway.
Vijay Shivdasani — Google review
Very scenic drive through the pass just be aware of sudden weather changes and road conditions due to elevation gain. There are a few Avalanche tunnels as well,and remember no gas station between Revelstoke and Golden
Parks Canada has a great interpretive center at the summit and nice rest area as well
Scott Ballingall — Google review
Not a place to stop and shop,but a beautiful place to take in all of the fantastic views.its worth the moment in your day.
Patrick Keenan — Google review
Its very scenic place
Jinson A V — Google review
Breath taking views, once the new facilities are completed it'll be even better.
Chatter Creek Mountain Lodges is a ski resort situated in the heart of massive BC mountains. The resort offers two log-style lodges that feature cozy rooms, a restaurant, sauna and massages. Guests can enjoy fantastic facilities including hot tubs, pool tables, bars and large dining rooms with great food served by attentive friendly staff. The snow cat skiing area is considered the best in the world and the terrain is steep with semi-deep powder.
Top shelf experience through and through.
The hospitality was phenomenal, the room is very comfortable, beautiful lodge, and the meals were spectacular.
Unfortunately, our tour got cancelled due to weather but the team at Chatter handled the situation like pros and we are excited to go back next year.
Somethings like the weather are out of people’s control, but a big thanks to everyone on the Chatter team for making the best out of a tough situation.
Also, rocked the cold plunge in the creek and it was a five star experience!
Patrick Martin — Google review
5 star service high in the mountains, what more could you want
Kane Smith — Google review
Fantastic cat skiing experience! Great atmosphere! Very friendly and professional staff!
Aernout van der Gaag — Google review
Chatter canceled my last tour. I think after spending over 50 days and $125,000 at Chatter I deserve a better explanation than “I was observed doing something unsafe”. By far the most dangerous thing I did at Chatter was do an entire run under the snow instead of on top of it. A guide from Wyoming thought the run was unsafe for more than 3 skiers so he followed the lead guides tracks instead of adding to the right as instructed. This action probably prevented him from setting off the big avalanche, although he narrowly escaped from being caught in the avalanche I set off. I think if the guide had pulled us from the hill after setting off a 2 ft deep avalanche, I could have avoided my near-death experience. By chance I avoided the large trees and escaped with only had 3 injuries. Luckily, I was fully buried on the cat track near another guest who was able to free himself and was able to dig me out. The tail guide went off searching for me without organizing a search or knowing if there were 1 or 5 skiers buried. I think if I got hung up ½ way down or there had been multiple full burials someone would have died.
Dave Kuehn — Google review
Loved it. Best snow cat skiing area in the world. Fantastic facilities deep in the wilds of massive BC mountains. 20 minute Bell 212 12 passenger helicopter ride.
Hot tub, pool table, bar, large dining room, great food, and very attentive friendly staff
Snow was superb. Steep and semi deep but steep. Save trouble a d rent their powder ski's a d use their ski poles. Avipacks a available for rent.
Be sure to tip staff. They deserve it. $100 day for main staff. Leave general staff tip of $100 for length of stay.
Lorne Haveruk — Google review
Special place on earth. I’ve only been here once, but I want to go back every year. Great terrain, great staff, great lodge.
Michael Holbrook — Google review
The trip was phenomenal, from the snow to the lodge services it was bar none the best trip I have ever been on. Thank you Chatter Creek for an amazing get away.
Tim Clark — Google review
Views... food....accommodations..views...awesome
J W — Google review
Great skiing, organized and best takeout restaurant during covid.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is a scenic vacation spot that offers a variety of activities such as skiing, biking, and hiking trails. It is situated outside the city of Calgary and takes about three hours to reach. The resort has incredible expert terrain with steeps and hike-to powder runs that are loved by powder hounds. Additionally, foodies can enjoy Canada's highest on-mountain restaurant.
Love this place. We don't ski. However, we took the gondola ride twice. The view is beautiful from the top. there is a restaurant on the top but unfortunately, it is close to the public for a wedding. Still, we enjoyed the view. The gondola ride cost half price after 2.30 pm for the rest of the day. It's about a 20min ride on one side where you can watch people ski and maybe be able to see the grizzly bear boo located on the mountain.
Nav Waraich — Google review
Great experience! We were able to purchase tickets for the RAP (Ranger Assist Program) and it was well worth it. We were lucky and got to see Boo the Bear lots as he was very active near the fence line.
Very fun time and the kids enjoyed it too.
Michael Krochter — Google review
Amazing hill with a diversity of runs for everyone from beginner to expert. Lower mountain lifts are family/beginner friendly and have shorter lines. Upper mountain and gondola provide a mix of intermediate to advance/expert runs. A hill worth visiting! If you are there in the spring you may even see Boo the bear!
Meghan — Google review
First class resort.
Many posh Chalet's to rent.
Ski area is made up of mostly expert terrain.
Excellent snow conditions
Mild temperatures, clear skies, calm winds
Friendly and efficient guest services personnel
Friendly and efficient hospitality personnel
Snowmobile rentals and tours
Nordic trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. There is a separate lodge.
Gondola services mountain top restaurant. Sight seers are welcome. And there is sight seers passes available at guest services.
Less expensive ski pass options. Half day at 12:30 to 3:30, and a one chair lift pass that gives you access to all of the novice and intermediate terrain.
I was completely blown away by this resort. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Xenial Trance — Google review
Probably Canada's steepest and most challenging resort! A real treat for "expert" skiers, however, I wouldn't recommend for beginners. Snow is plentiful and powder can be found for weeks on end!
Alexandre Bourque-L — Google review
Took the gondola to the top and hiked two of the hiking trails. We had a great time. The views from the top were spectacular.
Owen Dahl (ND FRMBOY) — Google review
we had the best morning taking part in the ranger experience with Boo! Our guide was super informative and so nice. she was more than happy to answer all questions and it looks like Boo has an amazing set up here, everyone truly cares about his well-being, he definitely has a great life here. After this, we took the gondola up the mountain and did some hiking, stunning trails, could maybe be better sign posted but we managed. Insane views and all staff were wonderful throughout the resort.
Sophie Patterson — Google review
Love this place. If you're traveling with people that don't ski or board this resort allows people to ride to the top of the gondola and enjoy the breath-taking views and enjoy a stop at the dining restaurant at the top. Then the gondola will take you back down. The views while on the gondola are amazing. See things from a view you wouldn't normally see.
lisa — Google review
I absolutely loved this resort. I came at the end of march which was a bit icy because the sun melts the snow during the day and it freezes at night. Had to wait for a lot of runs to warm up in the sun before they were doable. I will definitely come back next year in January when the snow is prime. Can't wait. Make sure you check out boo the resident bear while you're there!
Sam Lippincott — Google review
We got trapped in Golden coming from Banff due to avalanche mitigation further up the pass. We thought it was the perfect opportunity to check out kicking horse! We got the lift ticket that allows you to use the smaller lift only and it was great! We didn’t have to pay for the full pass but still got the opportunity to ski some beautiful terrain! We were also impressed by the friendliness of the staff in the ticket booth as well as all the places in the village. Would love to come back and explore more of the resort! Overall we loved it!
Rachel Quist — Google review
We did the Via Ferrata Ascension tour and it was so fun! Great intro to outdoor climbing if you've never done it before because it's so safe and easy to use the bars and steps here. Lenka was our guide and she was wonderful. Super patient, knowledgeable, friendly and encouraging, especially for those who are initially nervous. She also took wonderful photos for us which was so appreciated. I'd highly recommend doing at least one of the tours but definitely the ascension one! There's a fun suspension bridge, ropes, ladders, vertical climbs and even a tightrope portion. You'll be so glad you did it!
Cynthia Chan — Google review
Great experience! We were lucky and got to see Boo the Bear, not a lot as he was wandering in bushes.
Amazing hikes at the summit.
Stanislav K. — Google review
Great resort to stop by for a trip. I went in the summer and they had tons of activities to do. Well maintained and challenging mountain biking trail, hiking trails, grizzly bear, cable car and a via ferrata. I didn’t get a chance to go mountain biking while I was there but I could tell from the cable car that it would have been worth it if I had the time. I did have the chance to do the via ferrata which was fun and provided beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
Benjamin Plotnick — Google review
I had the fortune to photograph a wedding up the mountain at the resort and I was completely blown away. Such an incredible venue with mind-blowing views. I had snowboarded there many times in the winter and I thought it was just as spectacular in the summer. The staff was amazing and kind and the ceremony was on the terrace overlooking the peaks. Just WOW!
Carey Nash — Google review
Arrived just after lunch & lineup seemed long but was quick. Everyone had a great day. Black diamond runs & sun shiny blue bird day. One person fell but the ski patrol took care of them. All in all, great time had.
Julie M. — Google review
Unbelievable snow conditions when we went. Great mountain for skiing. My personal favorite was the Fuez Bowl. There were a few flatter spots at the bottoms of the bowl, so snowboarders beware.
Joe Marshall — Google review
Beautiful hill!! If you’re new to the game don’t be afraid. The green run from the top of the mountain was my best friend! Gives you plenty of space to take your time and get the hang of it :)
Cassandra Howell — Google review
Always an exciting and fun challenge. The weather conditions were not great this year, but I was still happy to do T1 for the first time. The best run was in Rudi's bowl.
The photo is the view of the hike to T1.
Joseph Deally — Google review
The base simply isn't deep enough yet (Jan 2, 2024), resulting in numerous spots where the snow is brownish. Many of the runs have rocks scattered about. In some places, the tips of pine/spruce trees are scattered almost completely across the run. Unfortunately, they haven't received the snowfall they usually get.
The staff were very polite and helpful!
Roy Smith — Google review
Photographed a wedding at their mountaintop venue and it is jaw dropping. A unique location. outstanding service and you cannot beat the backdrop of the mountains.
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1500 Kicking Horse Trail, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada
I just had the pleasure to take a trip to beautiful Golden BC and visit the Northern Lights Wolf Center. The staff were friendly and answered all my questions (no matter how silly) I was lucky enough to go on a Wolf Walk with the lovely Flora (wolf) I got to see her walking around off leash in a natural environment. Lots of great photo opportunities and got to pose with her in a few! The ladies hosting the walk were fantastic and knew their stuff when it came to the wolf pack. I can definitely say I will be back to see the pack again!
Jonny — Google review
Unfortunately was not up to our expectations. (Kids were so excited!) We were too early and waited in the area around one hour as the centre opens at 12pm. After paying entry fees (Cash only, so we used the ATM inside the centre) entered the centre. There were few wolves in separate fenced areas. You can watch them through the fence nets. That’s pretty much when in comes to viewing and interactions. Then there was a narrative done by a staff member which lasted for maybe 15 minutes which was informative. Not even one animal was taken out of the cages at least during the narrative. Not the money we spent but the time we spent was not worth it! Just our experience.
Thushara Jay — Google review
Thought i’d bring my son to learn more about wolves today; instead I was shocked at the conditions it is like a run down zoo. The wolves look terrible.,The website says not to call to book ahead as they run tours daily every 30 minutes. We arrived just after 1pm and missed that one so decided to wait for the 130pm ( there was no tour at 130pm) I tried to find an employee to ask and I was told they were short staffed and not planning on running another tour until 230pm. I had already paid for my son and I - we dove1.5 hours from Radium to visit and we already did a self guided tour but we were curious where these wolves came from? As well as other questions-The one employee who said no more tours until 2:30pm then said hesitantly that she will answer any questions that I had and then went on a rant about the mistreatment of wolves in the wild because the government allows them to get hunted. This place is a run down shanty and the wolves are very sad looking and dirty. Don’t support this place. They also have blasted on their website that no dogs are allowed- but they have dogs running the property freely barking and annoying/teasing the wolves. ( the dogs run free the wolves do not). Horrible experience I wish there was 0 stars to give.,
Natalie Lucier — Google review
Great place to learn about the importance of wolves in our ecosystem. The staff (partially volunteer run) talks about the situation between Yellowstone National Park and Canada, when some wolves were borrowed in order to up the wolf population. Lots of other important things covered. Saw a few wolves behind very tall fences. You can stay for as long as you want. The talk is about 20 minutes and you can sit on wooden benches during it. There is also a little gift shop. Tickets were about $12 each, cash only. Not a lot of parking, maybe 8 spots.
Marta Borowska — Google review
An amazing experience. The operator's of this facility are amazing to chat with. They are very passionate about animals and are a wealth of information. We enjoyed out time chatting and learning about these amazing animals and about mutual interests. Please, support this great facility.
Richard Galambos — Google review
Unbelievable experience. Great set up, wolves were great , in great condition, can tell the owner knows ger stuff and is very knowledgeable about wolves and her pack. She is doing great for wildlife in the area and in canadq
Keith Mc Cabe — Google review
What an amazing experience! All the wolves even started howling while we were there. Be aware that this is a conservation facility and not a zoo, so it is a teaching and an awareness moment when visiting and ot for entertainment. The staff were so friendly and helpful and you can see they deeply care for the animals. The gift shop also has a great selection. They don't have card facilities, so remember to take cash. Luckily, they also have an on-site ATM.
Hernus Swanepoel — Google review
Such an amazing experience! The wolves were so amazing to be around. Going on the walk is so worth while and unique opportunity. The team was very friendly and knowledge and there to make it a great experience for you and the wolves.
Tom E — Google review
We were a bit hesitant on visiting this place for a couple of reasons. 1 we had found the area super expensive and a bit of a tourist fleecing trap. 2 some of the reviews are pretty negative. With that in mind, as it was literally ten mins drive from where we were staying, and we are animal lovers we gave it a try.
It’s a relatively little site easy to find on Google Maps and sufficient parking. Cost is cheap and was paid, you can go in and wonder around. There are a bunch of info boards around the place as well as some gift shop stuff. And there are a couple of enclosures with the wolves in. All good, we could see the wolves, and they were lovely. If it was just that, you would maybe have said Ok that’s a bit expensive. But they do regular “interpretive talks” where they explain all about the wolves, their impact on the ecosystem etc etc. Our one was carried out by a lady whose name escapes me, however she really nailed it. I have attended hundreds of events where people are talking to a crowd. Be they entertainment events, work events or whatever, I have been to a lot. This lady was hands down the best speaker I have ever seen. First off, she didn’t use a microphone, but was loud enough (without shouting / yelling) that we could all hear. She was expressive with her voice and interactive with the audience of about 30. She knew her stuff and told us a lot of really interesting facts and figures. She talked about the wolves being keystone species, which lines up with information we have read elsewhere. The talk lasted maybe 25 mins, but it was hard to tell as we were thoroughly engaged.
There was no political agenda, no forcing things down our throats and a genuine “Thank you” for attending as it is a big help towards the conservation.
Additionally, although we didn’t do it - you an book to go on a wild walk with some wolves, where they walk free and will come up and around you whilst taking a walk in the forest. Chance to get some great pics I imagine. Might do that in the future if we came back through the area.
Absolutely recommend spending an hour here!
Kip Walsh — Google review
If you're driving through staying in Golden or just driving through, this place is a must see. The work they are doing to bring information to the public about these beautiful animals and how endangered they are, is extremely admirable. The staff are very knowledgeable and love what they do. They will be happy to answer any of your questions. When the wolves begin howling and it echoes through the valley, you will be transported to a whole other world. The gift shop is full of amazing items. They rely on donations, so please visit so they can continue to do the incredible work they are doing here.
Kyle — Google review
We are from Alberta and we recently purchased a R.V, before setting out on a big trip we decided to do a trial run and go to the IPE in the BC interior. On the way through Golden we heard about a wolf sanctuary up the road, being the animal lover we are we decided to head up there and take a look. We we got there and stepped through the door we were immediately there treated with disrespect. Us being a family of 3 asked if we could purchase a family pass because it’s cheaper then to buy individually. When we asked the lady at the front counter, we were snarled at by the owner who was restocking the atm that she apparently owns. She refused to cut us the two dollar break because we “didn’t qualify”. I guess to be considered a family you must ONLY have 4 members in it. After we then paid the individual fees, we were allowed in. We were given a paper that had a bunch of information on it and as I was reading it over one of the so-called “facts” caught my eye. It claimed that there has never been a single wolf attack that resulted in a death, a simple goggle search would find out there have been recorded cases of a wolf killing a human. Blatant lies. Looking at other reviews, it seems I’m not the only one who thought the enclosures were very tiny, they couldn’t even run in them. Then the owner comes back out and starts to feed the wolves, one of the newer wolves was very small, he was scared to eat because of the bigger wolves. Her seeing this, she did nothing about this, at least she could have closed the pan so he could actually eat and not be in fear.
TylerToes5 — Google review
We've been there today. Staff was friendly, and was asking to anser questions. the wolves were very interesting and cute. Ticket's cost 15$ each. Which was okay I think. But the area was way smaller than expected, but still beautiful and lovely. The gift shop was nice and they had cool souvenirs, but very pricy.
Overall worth a visit, but it's only 30-60 minutes stay.
Tim Reuting — Google review
In the Canadian Rockies, there's a remarkable sanctuary where wolves, formerly part of the movie industry, find refuge and care. The bond and affection shared between these wolves and the woman who oversees their care, along with her staff, is truly heartwarming to witness. The experience of walking alongside a stunning white (gray) wolf, gradually earning its trust, and ultimately having it comfortable enough to approach you, is both unique and extraordinary. After spending an hour there, I found myself deeply enamored with the wolf and filled with respect for Shely, the nurturing 'mother' of these wolves.
Emanuel Rosenzweig — Google review
We went to the northern lights wildlife wolf centre to see wolves. We got educated by a young girl who explained a lot of history to us about the wolves and how they impact our ecosystems, how we helped out yellowstone and how our government is killing wolves here in Canada with a harmful poison. Very sad. We were expecting to see the wolves moving around and maybe more wolves but there’s only 6 and we only seen 4. 3 were sleeping while we were there. You could book a tour with the wolf walking with you in the forest for a few hours that’s what we wanted to do originally but you have to book far enough in advance to get a good time slot unfortunately didn’t add up with our trip time so we went to check it out anyways and it was a bit of a let down as most of them were sleeping and couldn’t see them all. Small space can’t walk around the cages coated us 30$ it was nice to see the wolves just would’ve been cooler to see them moving around and if we could walk around more to check them out. Not much to do there.
Holly D.A. — Google review
I highly recommend the photography walk with Flora it’s a truly amazing experience and the scenery is beautiful!! The staff is so nice and you can tell they really care about their wolfs. Was the best part of my Honeymoon!
Thank you❤️
Jory Gaudette — Google review
Was expecting a bit larger area (compared to other wildlife and wolf sanctuaries that we had been to). There was only 2 fenced areas that contained wolves, I think we saw 6 wolves total. Price is $15, which goes towards wolf conservation. The tour guide definitely knew what she was talking about, but spoke a little fast. Overall good experience, just a bit underwhelming - but we understand the concept behind the sanctuary.
Michele Gerrard — Google review
This is a walking dog style walk with a single wolf 1-2 hours easy trail at winter. Plus watching other wolves in the cages. A little bit expensive but good for one time.
Artem Stasiuk — Google review
This was AMAZING! I can't say enough about how incredible the experience is! Shelley (wolf handler and guide) was really friendly, knowledgeable, and (necessarily) strict at the same time - it cannot be said enough - This Is A Wolf You Are Walking With! Safety is her number one concern for both the humans AND the wolf so rules are enforced without negotiation.
Also remember, this may look like a large dog and you may see him/her acting like a large dog but he/she IS NOT a large dog! Just ask what their teeth can crunch through - Shelley knows!
It is a once in a lifetime experience and if you have any love for animals, this is an experience not to be missed!
Experience the diverse wildlife at Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch and explore Yoho National Park's natural wonders such as Emerald Lake, Takkakaw Falls, and Kicking Horse River's natural bridge. Avoid tenting in the rain by opting for one of the rustic cabins like The Bunkhouse which offers surprisingly comfortable beds and layers upon layers of blankets to keep you cozy during chilly autumn nights.
Stayed on this ranch when we were in the Canadian Rockies three years ago. Leo was very entertaining and accommodating, I truly enjoyed our stay here for seven (7) days . The hot tub was my most favorite part and the scenery of the mountains made our trip complete. I would surely come back again when the right time comes!
Christine Toth — Google review
I stopped in for a tour the day before I left to come back to Saskatchewan. I was looking for something magical… Something that would stand out on my trip to Golden. I felt very drawn to this, and it was completely magical! If your in Golden in the Summer months to early fall stop here and get a tour! Leo is fantastic and I won’t forget the stories and details of the Buffalo that he shared. Leo is a beautiful soul and the experience you have if you choose to take it all in will feel like you just arrived even though a few hours have passed. I felt like hugging him! Completely warm experience. Thankyou Leo your awesome & so much love to you!! If I’m in Golden in the future I’m coming back to stay in one of the rentals!! 🙏💫
Janice Scheide — Google review
I am obsessed with this place. The view was absolutely breathtaking and it was so peaceful I felt like I was living a dream. If you want a romantic getaway that's off the grid I highly recommend this place. The cabin was very clean and the wood stove kept us warm all night! I got to pet the animals and hike nearby trails. Leo was so friendly and let us get close up views of the buffalos. I am definitely coming back here every year!
Mail Account — Google review
The highlight of our trip to Golden was stopping in to meet Leo & his buffalo. Amazing tour and story teller; we could have stayed the whole day just to hear him speak. The buffalo are breathtaking and so are the views. Looking forward to coming back and spending a few nights at the cabins.
Ilish Flynn — Google review
My partner and I truly had an unforgettable experience while staying at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch. The cabins were quaint clean and the scenery was unbelievable. Beyond that, Leo was an incredible host, who made the stay better than we could have ever imagined. This hidden gem is a MUST, if you are travelling through or near Golden, BC.
Erika Z — Google review
Visited on June 3, 2023 for a Bison tour. Amazing place, totally worth visiting. There were 19 bisons, including 5 calves, and Leo, the owner, knows everything about them. He gave us a wonderful tour, we could see these huge animals from very close. Most of the reviews here are quite old so I want to confirm this place is still in business and welcoming visitors
Oleksandr Karbovanets — Google review
What a great place to be. Leo, the host, gave us a really good experience with the Buffalo Tour. He has so many stories to tell you and much insight of these great animals. Worth every dime. Great for families too. We will surely come back for a stay in one of the lovely cabins. Such a quiet powerful place which makes you think what’s really important in this world. Thanks again Leo! ❤️🫶🏻
Fabian Vor — Google review
We lucked out and scored a last-minute booking to avoid tenting in the rain. The Bunkhouse (the most rustic cabin on the ranch) proved to be a great alternative with a surprisingly comfortable bed and layers upon layers of blankets perfect for snuggling to stave off the chill of a sudden cold snap at the onset of autumn. While the open-air setup and lack of conventional toilets or running water could be a tad “too primitive” for some, it has the potential to be a great stay for anyone willing to give up a few creature comforts for a unique experience.
Anna D — Google review
What an amazing place! Leo is fantastic at story telling and speaks from the heart. He really cares about his animals and treats them and nature with respect. Visited last week and will definitely include a visit next time. Highly recommended if you are visiting Golden - please note that younger children might find it a bit long...but stories and animals are still amazing!
Julia Adams — Google review
This place is truly magical. Amazing views and Leo is very wholesome and welcoming. Waking up and seeing the buffalos is such a special experience. I highly recommend staying here!
Josh Miller — Google review
Airbnb Stay:
This stay exceeded all expectations, it is 110% worth it. We got engaged a few days before our stay, and our time on the ranch added a magical touch to our trip. We stayed in the Sauna Cabin, which instantly felt like a home away from home. Even though we arrived late at night, it was easy to find the property. Being surrounded by nature (on a BUFFALO ranch!!!) was a unique experience allowing us to properly recharge. If you are on the fence about staying here, take the leap and book it - DO IT! The area is wonderful, serene and recharging. Chester Jr and the herd added an extra layer of charm to the experience.
Buffalo Tour:
If you want to inquire more about the Buffalos and hear adventurous stories, the Buffalo Tours is a must! You will not be disappointed, you will leave knowing more about the owner but also the Buffalo herd and its history. You might also learn how to do a bow drill fire!!!! If you enjoy the tour and want to keep a memory that will ignite your adventurous side and make you feel like you are sitting at a camp fire with Leo sharing his stories, I suggest you snag a copy of his book.
Sabrina — Google review
We went for the daily tour at 10:15. Unfortunately the owner and guide Leo was sick but one of the hired hands gave the tour and he did a great job even though he had only been there a couple months. Really cool to see all the buffalo as we are from Nova Scotia and don’t have those animals back home. The kids said that it was cool to go there.
Adam shand — Google review
We stayed here a few years ago on a tour of the Rockies, and spent two nights in the "sauna" cabin. It was a tremendous experience, especially cooking breakfast on the old cast-iron "rancher" stove. If you are in the area, try to call in at the Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation which is about 10 miles away, in the town of "Field" - it's where the oldest geological deposits ever discovered on Earth can be found.
Ian Dykes — Google review
We stayed in the Sauna Cabin for 8 incredibly cozy days in January and it was an experience we will never forget.
No electricity in the cabin, just a fireplace in the sauna for heating, a smartly built kitchen with enough utensils to prepare lovely meals, phenomenal mountain view, lots of snow and -4 degrees Fahrenheit/-20 degrees Celsius.
It was the perfect mixture for a quiet, peaceful, „back to basic“ stay, that opened our eyes in many ways and will forever stay in our memories as one of our all-time highlights on our world trip.
We would LOVE to come here again and miss this place so much!
Oliver Friedrichs — Google review
I did not stay over night but just a tour of the ranch. It wasn’t a “show up see Buffalo and leave”. Leo was such a nice, welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable person. He informs you of the history of the Buffalo, tells you his experience and answered any and all questions. Extremely unique experience and a great place to stay where you will feel truly connected to the land.
harrison ghazouli — Google review
Wow!! What a tour! Leo is the best. He took the time to explain all about the buffalo's and other animals he's worked with. He is very friendly and patient. You can truly tell he loves all the animals on the ranch. The Buffalo's are majestic and they get close to the fence so you get a pretty good look at them, about 5 feet away. Leo gets in with them which is wild! I highly recommend this tour, the price is not expensive and it will be worth it. Next time I'm in this area I'm definitely staying on the ranch. My entire family cannot stop talking about it.
The Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge is a charming covered timber-frame bridge that spans the Kicking Horse river, making it a popular spot for photographs. It offers easy parking and is open 24 hours a day with no fees. The bridge provides a peaceful setting to take a leisurely walk or sit and enjoy the natural surroundings. It is also flat, bike-friendly, and suitable for young children to explore.
Impressive all wooden pedestrian bridge over beautiful Kicking Horse River with beautiful views of the stunning blue water and surroundings. We enjoyed a nice walk along the river on both banks. Well lit with garbage receptacles and benches all along the river.
Deborah Tafil — Google review
Enjoyed my weekend with my friend in September 2021.
Nice bridge over looking the river. We stopped here to find some geocaches before we stopped for dinner and drinks.
Steen S — Google review
🍁A nice bridge to walk and sit around to enjoy the music of nature
👉🏻Easy Parking
👉🏻No fee
👉🏻24 hours open
👉🏻Also there is a cafe to crash your hunger and relax
👉🏻Good trail on both sides too to walk around
Shruti Dewan — Google review
This is a very beautiful area that has awesome flowers & plants strategically places around the bridge. I took many photos in that area! They also have clean bathrooms nearby 😁
Janice Litz — Google review
Beautiful pedestrian bridge offering great views of the river.
Michael Gray — Google review
A peaceful little bridge for a quick walk. Flat, bike and young kids friendly. Gets a beautiful view of the river below on the bridge. Has cover on top so definitely rain friendly.
Tim Chu — Google review
Nice place for a quick photoshoot. Bridge has information on its history on the side of the interior walls.
Marvel at its architectural bridge design. Built in 2001 of all wood, this is truly an impressive bridge.
Marcus Ho — Google review
Cute little bridge. Has a small area in its center to take photos of the river. Went there late morning and it was pretty quite.
Raouf Seyam — Google review
The Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge is an architectural masterpiece that effortlessly blends beauty, function, and nature. Spanning the mighty Kicking Horse River, the bridge's striking silhouette stands tall, seemingly suspended in mid-air, connecting two sides of Golden. Its sleek lines and graceful curves evoke a sense of elegance, while its sturdy construction inspires confidence in its safety.
Eric L — Google review
kicking horse pedestrian bridge was worth checking out while staying in golden for something to do. The colour of the water is so beautiful and so is the bridge! Doesn’t take long to check out. can sit on picnic tables and benches to relax and listen to the sound of the river very relaxing. Restaurants all around to go out for food or drinks. Nice atmosphere
Holly D.A. — Google review
It was extremely difficult to access this bridge via Apple Car Play - the road recommended is under construction and inaccessible to vehicles. We abandoned our car and walked because we could SEE the bridge but couldn't figure out how to drive there. Bridge itself is beautiful and the river is fast moving and looks icy green.
Joanne Sawatzky — Google review
Nice place to see a piece of history and take a walk along the river in the Golden downtown. The scenery is breathtaking. Recommended for people of all age groups.
Sidharth Jhawar — Google review
Known as the longest free standing timber frame bridge in Canada. The name tells you the hard work the man placed in for it to be shared and to enjoy. Take a little walk round the two paths and settle down for a drink or bites by the side of the bridge will let you feel the greatness of the area. Recommended place for kids too
Garry Ng — Google review
A short stay. It's a beautiful bridge surrounded by nice landscapes.
金玫Barrie 华人地产经纪 Mei Jin — Google review
In the heart of Golden, B.C. is this gorgeous covered bridge built over Kicking Horse River. This tranquil and friendly town is cozily nestled between the mountain ranges that run North and South of it. The town has plenty of amenities and the locals are very friendly.
The Kicking Horse River is a stunning waterway that boasts various rapids ranging from category C to V. This river is a hidden gem in Yoho National Park and offers visitors an opportunity to experience the great outdoors. The river is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and features several notable attractions such as Takakkaw Falls, Wapta Falls, Emerald Lake, and more. White water rafting on this river is a must-try for anyone who loves being near or on the water.
Was supposed to visit Takakaw Falls but it was closed due to maintenance (October 2023) We went on a detour instead and found this gem near the area! We went down so we can see the closer view of the river and it was amazing. Mother nature is beautiful indeed.
P.S. parking is free and a bit spacious. Just be careful when you go down the river and climbing back up to the parking.
DA — Google review
Kicking Horse River flows across Yoho NP from Wapta Lake to Golden, and runs alongside the TCH. It’s a turbulent river with the local greenish cast from the rock flour dissolved in it. Its very popular with river rafting trips and kayakers with both Class 3-4, and 5-6 rapids. It’s also the home of three waterfalls: the Kicking Horse Cascade, the Natural Bridge Falls, and the largest, the 100-foot Wapta Falls. There is a hike back to reach this waterfall. The hike back to these falls was too much for us, but I would have liked to have seen it. Fishing is also popular.
We just liked watching it boil and foam as we drove beside it and saw it again at the Natural Bridge.
Celeste Ruppelt — Google review
Great scenery. Lots of parking. Make sure to wear hiking boots as there are sharp slates everywhere.
Marcus Ho — Google review
Went here in 2008, and it was an adventure of a lifetime... Beautiful area, great rafting teacher we had, and delicious burgers!
Bright Eyes — Google review
Great area to stop over for a bit and enjoy the scenery,
Lots of parking space and lots of information about the area..must be visit when you are heading to banff..
Adette Balot — Google review
Great area, lots of scenery, decent parking. Cool to see how the water has worn away the rocks.
Alysha Dupuis — Google review
Beautiful river with lots of rapids from cat I to V
Kees Bond — Google review
Awesome experience with friends in the great outdoors. If you love being near or on the water, definitely try white water rafting. Raft guide was witty, informative and kept us all safe. Really would enjoy rafting this again.
Coastal — Google review
Kicking horse river is a beautiful river goes through the Yoho National Park and lots of nice views lots of elk running around what the best time to see it is definitely in the summer time in the fall it's a little shrunken
Cute little park, unfortunately the information sign was completely faded so you can't really read anything about the paddle... frankly I thought the paddle would be bigger lol
Logan Gooding — Google review
5 stars for being there. Don't blink or you will miss it. It's already hiding behind a row of trees. Am I supposed to pull over and get out to view it? It's pretty cool, I'm just confused by significance and the location.
Kyle R — Google review
No real reast area nor picnic tables
Abc 124 — Google review
Cute place in the middle of nowhere. Having the mountain as its backdrop makes this place spectacular!
Lack of signage and a proper driveway means this place is hard to find. I enjoyed hanging out there though as there wasn’t anyone there. The pond next to it makes the place even cuter!
Ingrid Kwok — Google review
This place is just located off of 95and can be easily missed , there are no sign Post for it and it's located on a hill overlooking beautiful scenery , it's free but can be chilling if visited in winter
jason oates — Google review
It's a quite an ordinary place with the paddle in the middle but the view is awesome and the 4 maple trees added a beauty in the background.
Assilem PeñaCa — Google review
This was an interesting stop on our trip today. The views of the mountains from the paddle were awesome! Another World's Largest item to add to my list 😁
Janice Litz — Google review
The World’s Largest Paddle is a unique stopping point in the Columbia Valley along the highway between Radium and Golden, BC. It is a free attraction with a little pond and information board about the genesis of the paddle and its certification as the world’s largest paddle.
There are a couple picnic tables, so one could easily enjoy a picnic here with the surrounding mountains offering stellar scenery to look at.
The paddle is also part of a larger property that has a nature walk, canoe rentals, and more. We didn’t have the time to, but we would love to try canoeing down the Columbia River some day.
Overall this is a neat little stop off the side of the highway and a neat item to check off on your “World’s Largest” item list.
Colby — Google review
Cute spot!!! Went for a nice drive to discover this!
Samantha Harrison — Google review
Quite a little park, unfortunately the information sign was completely covered, so you cant get any information about the paddle.
Still don't know what's the reason to make the worlds biggest paddle in the middle of nowhere
STM Billiards — Google review
Nice little spot on the side of the road with great views.
Really beautiful waterfall.
The hike is easy, just the last meters are quite steep. Down at the waterfall the stones you walk on could be also wet. Mind your steps!
In the summer/autumn saison there is the possibility to get to on of the islands in front to take amazing photos.
Lisa S. — Google review
Dylan Leayr — Google review
No doubt one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Canada! Powerfull! Expect 30mins walk from parking lot.
Ji?? Veverka — Google review
It’s a 2.4 km hike one way but very rewarding. Lots of mosquitoes so bring bug spray. You can actually go up to the island when there’s not much water on the falls. A must visit when going to Golden.
AM Martinez — Google review
Amazing falls just off the highway, if you have an hour to spare, the hike is totally worth it.
Daniel Arrieta — Google review
Beautiful hike. We found the trail quite easy. Did it with our 6 and 8 year old. Felt good to go close to the falls on a hot day.
Mike Kobzik — Google review
Wonderful fall. 2.5 km one way trail with incline and decline of off road however it was worth the hard work, you got the best view of waterfalls 3 times from front view, top view, side view… Please take clothes and towels with you if you want to have a fun under the fall.
Divyesh Savani — Google review
Do maps here instead of “wapta falls” to get to the correct location. Parking here is small but free.
This was an easy 2km walk to reach the top of the falls before you can take a short descent down to the base of the waterfalls. Very beautiful and an adventurous time!
So bring bug spray / mosquito repellent as there are quite a few mosquitoes at the start of the trail.
Celine — Google review
Awesome place to visit. Up a long off road track but easily drivable. Toilets in the carpark. About a half a hour walk to the falls. You can walk down the the bottom but we just stopped at the two viewing points.
Michaela Chalder — Google review
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Wapta Falls Trail Head Pk, Parson, BC V0A 1L0, Canada
This park is located in the Canadian Rockies and is known for its stunning mountain ranges, waterfalls, and wildlife. The park is a great place to hike or train and has a variety of ecosystems that contain a variety of animals.
Yoho National Park is like a paradise on earth. It has lots of hidden gems like the Natural Bridge, Lake Emerald etc. The sceneries are breathtakingly gorgeous. Not many people visit the Natural Bridge so it's very calming and relaxing. Lake Emerald is so beautiful with its turquoise-colored water. Yoho is a must visit.
Shilpa — Google review
The most instagrammed location in Canada. Stunning scenery. Advise for moraine lake you need to use shuttle bus service. You won’t get parked. Car park fills up at 2 am for the sunrise.
Ian McQueen — Google review
We went here last October 2023 and it wasn’t that crowded. The weather that time was cold but bearable. Although I saw some people swam in the lake!! Not sure if the water was cold too 🤣
Now I know why a lot of people are in awe of this place. No words can express how beautiful this place is!! A paradise indeed. Please add this to your bucket list!!
DA — Google review
Absolutely beautiful! The size of the falls and mountains are breathtaking. Careful if you climb up top, rocks fall down quite often*
The water is cold and fresh, fill up your bottle at the bottom.
Reichert Photography — Google review
September 2022. Yoho National park was incredible, I got to hike several amazing trails such as the hike to Takakkaw falls (very easy) and the hike to Wapta Falls (moderate). Both were great. Emerald lake was also very picturesque, although parking is limited so you will probably end up parking far down the street it’s totally worth it. I managed to get a campsite at Takakkaw falls by showing up early, it’s about a 500 meter walk to get in though from the parking lot it was nice n quiet. I was also very lucky and got a last minute opportunity to go to Lake O Hara, I hiked the full Alpine circuit up there took me almost the whole day one of the most difficult trails iv hiked and maybe the most spectacular hikes iv ever done, the park offers a lot of great hikes and views it was a little smoky when I went maybe because of wildfires up north, even so this was one of the nicest areas i visited in Canada. its just as good as the nearby Jasper and Banff National Parks if not better imo, would highly recommend.
charles compton — Google review
Gorgeous park with amazing scenery. Do the Iceline hike if you are fit. It's magical!
Patrick St-Denis — Google review
Worth a visit. We are NOT skiers but it's worth seeing and driving through once. Stay in Banff or Canmore not Jasper which is a ' one horse town. Ran into a couple of male generation z incels the local Tim Hortons. The Indian bearded one was angry I had a date and she did not like him. Sorry incels...some of us Chad's work hard for a Stacy
Andrew Floyd — Google review
Absolutely beautiful park! I feel so calm and peaceful, this is my second time here, we stayed for 2 nights, definitely will come back again, highly recommended!
Yen Yuan — Google review
Fabulous national park with great choice of trails, rafting, camping and waterfalls. Scenic drive to the falls presents some fabulous views.
Jeevan Yerraji — Google review
Incredible. It was snowing heavily it's end of December and the entire place looked magical, out of a story book. Peaceful and gorgeous
Lana Krizki — Google review
A beautiful area, but a little disappointed that they are closed by October when neighboring parks like Kootenay, Banff, and Jasper are still open. Couldn't do any of the hikes we planned because certain roads were closed. Bummer.
Ping Zhou — Google review
So much to see and do in any season! Beautiful area!
Eva — Google review
Absolutely amazing 😍😍 and definitely worth to visit! The hikes are beautiful and the campgrounds are good as well :)
I wouldn't want to skip this Nationalpark!
Joe “Weltbummler” — Google review
Beautiful drive through the mountains. Roads during the summmer were clear and directions were easy to navigate. Lots of pullover spots in case you do feel lost but there is signage constantly. Make sure to stop by the waterfalls and natural bridge !
Chris Lim — Google review
What a turquoise colour lake! A breathtaking view of the lake and view of the mountains. It is easy to hike around the lake. Emerald Lake is located in Yoho National Park. It takes half hour driving from Lake Louise AB to Emerald Lake BC
A beautiful spot with free parking (although also limited). There are outhouse washrooms available here. In the summer time, this spot can get very packed. There is a trail here but unmarked. Otherwise it's accessible to get to the bridge to view the natural bridge. Strong water currents here and a beautiful mineral blue.
CY Siu — Google review
We have driven by the natural bridge sign on the highway for years. We stopped this year on our way to emerald lake. What a beautiful scene. Would recommend to stop on the way to emerald lake. Would have loved to walk around more as it looks like there would be some good picnic spots. Not sure if I would seek out this stop specifically but it’s a good take to take a break or stop on our way up the mountain.
S U — Google review
Natural Bridge is definitely a cool spot to check out. I only wish they had left it more “natural” and not added so many concrete walkways. There is an incredible waterfall with turquoise coloured glacial water. We found this place by accident but I’m glad we stopped! I Highly recommend checking it out. The parking lot is a good size but I bet it gets super busy in the summer so you may want to arrive early.
Chris Luehmann — Google review
Beautiful views of the natural bridge and easy hiking trail to where the three rivers converge. It was impressive to see the different colors of the rivers meeting and flowing together.
Mary Lou Bell Padgett — Google review
Beautiful views and natural rock formations. The water is the same blue as most lakes along the Icefields Parkway. Definitely worth the slight detour.
(Pictures from early Oct 2023)
Sam Sharon — Google review
No hiking required, no parking fee, clean bathroom, it has a lot of picnic tables.
I loved this water falls( a lot of water flowing) and the natural landscaping. I couldn’t get enough of the views.
Tina Nguyen — Google review
If you are on your way to visit Emerald lake, make a quick stop here. You won't be disappointed of the little wonders that nature creates. We visited in september 2022 and parking was available.
Hampus Lindahl — Google review
I love nature, so I enjoyed our trip to the Natural bridge. Some nuts after being told not to, climbed onto a rock that was surrounded by raging water! Pic provided! Smh.
Cat Davis — Google review
Worth to stop I would recommend!!
What a natural beauty scenery with beautiful rock formations and crystal clear water ,couldn’t get enough of the view
PRIM TH. (Millie) — Google review
Beautiful spot, there is limited parking but on September long weekend we had no problem getting a spot.
Kailey — Google review
This location is close by and on the way to Lake Emerald. The water is insanely blue. The nature is amazing and beautiful. I wish there was sunlight during my visit and less cloudy.
Vicky T — Google review
The natural bridge is nice. But walk down along the river. There is a small trail. You will find a sensational waterfall and from water washed stones. Be careful. Slippery and the water goes quick down. Quite a deep canyon
Ulrich Guggenbuehl — Google review
Though the trail is short, it offers pleasing scenery that makes the journey worthwhile.
Foodie Vancouver — Google review
A great must visit of Banff National Park with beautiful rock formations and crystal clear waters
Emerald Lake, situated in Yoho National Park and less than 20 minutes away from Lake Louise, is renowned for its clear, green-hued waters. The lake gets its unique blue-green color from the reflection of light off white marl deposits derived from limestone erosion during the last ice age. Enclosed by mountains such as Mount Burgess and Wapta Mountain, Emerald Lake offers a tranquil and secluded atmosphere compared to its well-known neighbor.
A must see lake, we visited lots of times
Haihong Wang — Google review
Gorgeous spot. Easy yet a great hike around the lake and also has harder ones here. You can also rent canoes here in the summer. You can also see some spruce grouse around here. Super peaceful. Washroom available at the entrance area in the form of a nicer outhouse. Peaceful yet can be very busy in the summer months with limited parking spaces.
CY Siu — Google review
A very very beautiful and impressive lake, amazing view all around, strong colors. We walked an easy route about 5 km long that went around the lake. You can start in any direction you want and the route is circular in a beautiful green forest.
Yossi Gabay — Google review
Gorgeous!! The hike around the lake is great. I recommend starting from the back of the parking lot because most people go the other way from the front.
Cody Gibson — Google review
Emerald lake is one of the most beautiful lakes Ive ever had to pleasure to visit. If you’re in BC i highly suggest stopping there to see it with your own eyes. The colour of the water is breathtaking and so green. Beautiful sight!! You need to go here and check it out for yourself!! Wish i could visit more often
Holly D.A. — Google review
Short visit. Amazingly beautiful. Will definitely go next time for some great hikes.
Vineet Narotra — Google review
Breathtakingly Beautiful Lake!!!
Emerald Lake is the largest lake in Yoho National Park, BC. It has beautiful jewel-coloured water. You will see the stunning backdrop of Mount Burgess and Wapta Mountain. You can enjoy walking on the loop around the lake’s shoreline which offers some stunning views. On left side of the lake there is a trail which takes you really close to water. You can see the reflection of mountains.
Parking is available near the lake. Don’t miss visiting this lake when you are visiting Banff.
Highly recommend!!
Priyanka S — Google review
Simply breathtaking place to visit! Made a walk around the lake and was stunned by the scenery. Visited during september 2022, weather and temperatures were perfect (around 18-20C). Easy and accessible walks, especially on the west side of the lake. I'd say a must visit if you are in the area!
Hampus Lindahl — Google review
I doubt if videos and photos can describe the beauty of location. The green color of the lake completely justifies the name Emerald Lake. This is definitely a must visit lake. It's around 1 hour from Banff and offers amazing views of the Canadian Rockies. The parking lot is relatively small compared to the number of visitors. The park has restrooms if needed. Hiking around the lake offers different views of the lake.
omkar kulkarni — Google review
Very beautiful and very hard to find parking. Perfect for canoeing and boating. Picnic tables were not in shade so its kinda hard to do picnic around here. You can rent boat for an hour for $90. Absolutely stunning backdrop color of the lake is so beautiful.
There is a concrete road flat walk around the lake. Very beautiful and peaceful. Washroom available with only sanitizer. Gift shop is also available. Close by there is a restaurant as well.
Shabana Baig — Google review
Beautiful trail surrounding the lake! Mostly flat but it was a bit muddy on the east side of the lake because it’s more wooded. I recommend turning around at the bridge if you want to stay on the paved path. The canoe rentals looked amazing! $90 for up to 3 people per canoe.
Sam A — Google review
Our first visit, but it won't be our last. Easy access from the highway. Parking can be a little challenging as not a lot of spaces to park. Beautiful lake to do an easy hike and inexpensive Canoeing. The lake is calm and beautiful.
Jesus Herrera — Google review
If you’re in the area of banff and you’re into visiting lake this is one the gems in the area along with Morraine, Louise, and Peyto are a must visit. The lake is called emerald because it unique colour. Sadly, it was frozen at the time we went with my family. There are kayaking available when it’s not frozen. As well hiking trails that covers the loop of the lake. Overall, the experience is amazing and highly recommended!
Kevin Lester Fallarcuna — Google review
This lake is beautiful! It's so scenic to walk around in any season. The parking lot isn't too big so it's best to get there early to avoid crowds. There's nice walking trails, lodge you can stay in and you can rent canoes in the summer - it's a must see!
Lis Marie — Google review
Beautiful, easy walk around the lake, even some section a little bit muddy.
donald dong — Google review
Stunning lake and magnificent views from all angles. Cute little trail which is suitable for young children around the lake too. Bears also frequent this area so be aware and bring bear spray.
Cool.dood. cooper — Google review
We originally planned to visit Lake Louise but didn’t arrive early enough and the parking lot as well as shuttles were full so we decided to drive here instead. Despite the area being quite small it is still incredibly gorgeous and there are hiking trails you can walk to explore.
Jessica R — Google review
Beautiful! Arrive early for parking. You could easily spend a half day or more here. They have an adorable cabin restaurant, hiking and canoe rentals.
Erica Fletcher — Google review
We first came here in 2005 and it was not busy and it was so peaceful. Fast forwards to 2023 and this place is so busy now and crowded with tourist buses. I highly recommended that you come early before 10 am and then rent the kayak $90 for 1 hour and enjoy the quietness and peace on the water
Sam K — Google review
Wow, what a fantastic place. One of top 3-4 places to visit in the Rockies, only after Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, etc. I stayed at the lodge, which was nice but the nature and scenery here is world class. I visited in October and got lucky with almost Summer-like weather and of course much less visitors.
Waves of Ontario — Google review
Magical! Amazing colors, this lake is really emerald. It is like a dream especially with the mountains! I hiked all around the lake. If you are going in Canadian Rockies, don't forget to do this hike and even try kayak or lodging at Emerald Lake Lodge! ❤️
Marie-Claude Paquette — Google review
What a stunning lake. I have never seen such glass like reflecting water. It is so clear and glistens in the sunlight. The parking was quite busy over the thanksgiving weekend.
The trail around is leisurely and accessible.
Very nice picnic spots as well.
M K — Google review
Behold a breathtakingly beautiful lake, its charm accentuated during the winter months when the water exudes a mesmerizing green hue that perfectly complements the pristine white of the snow-capped mountains. This picturesque scene is a testament to the natural wonders of our world, offering a captivating and serene landscape that truly embodies the beauty found in earthly paradises.
Foodie Vancouver — Google review
We had a great visit here today! And a neat gift shop worth the stop. Also check out Peyto lake, it's amazing too!
Matt Reeves — Google review
Excellent location! Easily accessible. The Natural Bridge on the drive up to the lake is also worth a stop. Biggest downside is the expensive canoe/snowshoe rental service, so just bring your own if you have them. The hike around the lake is very gentle and is great for birdwatching.
GiantSnail — Google review
This place is insanely beautiful with emerald color water and spectacular mountain backdrop view. We were lucky that it wasn’t too crowded and we easily got the parking. The walk around the lake was beautiful and easy. Even there was no sunlight during our visit, the lake was still beautiful.
Vicky T — Google review
Wow.. Emerald Lake offers an unparalleled and unforgettable experience.. The colour of this large fresh water lake is amazing..
Mohammed Omer Hassan Humayun — Google review
Emerald Lake in Yoho Provincial Park is stunning, especially in summer! It's one of my favorite lakes with its beautiful landscape and captivating water color. A must-visit destination for nature lovers, perfect for capturing breathtaking summer memories.
I’ve stopped here many times and always try to stock up on their cinnamon honey and the lemon honey! Their honey infused pizza sauce is also amazing.
A. G. — Google review
Wonderful little shop with everything from local vendors to exotic foods and condiments from abroad. Also a great selection of wines from B.C. and elsewhere. Morley is your host and serves up great coffee specialties and fresh snacks. Well worth the time to stop by and check it out if you are in the area.
Jim Kent — Google review
What a nice little market and the friendliest staff. I was excited to get some local honey and there were lots of choices including delicious creamed honey blends.
Missy Bennett — Google review
Beautiful location. Awesome shop. Great food and dressings ! We had an awesome experience here and they treated my wife and son really well. Do yourself a favour and make the stop here!!
Taylor — Google review
We’re so lucky to have such an incredibly curated and locally sourced food store in the valley. I stop here every time I’m going by to stock up on my favourites, like pies, beeswax for candles, mead, specialty sauces and jams, and game jerky. The owners are always helpful and carefully choose everything they sell. To rate this small family business poorly because they don’t provide bathrooms as some sort of public service to the thousands of drivers who pass through this valley while kicking horse canyon is closed for construction is unfortunate at best and grossly entitled at worst. There’s provincial rest stops five mins in either direction.
Angie Quennell — Google review
Delightful products with an active beehive and shop dog. That was the only thing that felt welcoming here. From the moment we went inside we felt like an inconvenience and a bother.
I asked politely if I could fill up my water bottle after making my purchase and was told yes. After getting my bottle from my bike I came back in to be told to take the bottles outside; no outside containers allowed.
Brad Randall — Google review
Such a great shop!! Amazing products honey and others! So glad we stopped off. Great place to buy very unique gifts!! Definitely worth stopping!
Eleanor Kift — Google review
Great little gem situated on the side of the highway. Amazing assortment of homemade everything! From salsa to jjams and pies etc!
Dawn Johansen — Google review
The store was ok. Nice selection. Not family friendly as per the gentleman behind the counter they are an “adult gourmet store” as such we took our young children outside to wait for other members of our family. He didn’t seem impressed with the big group we were or the purchases we made. Have never had someone make me feel like I wasn’t purchasing enough…. That was not pleasant.
kristyn tsoukalas — Google review
This gem is hidden in a remote but beautiful spot of the Columbia valley! The food there is great and the honey is excellent!
Athena Z — Google review
Very nice little place with lots of options to buy honey, super friendly environment 😀
Myiriam Lopez — Google review
Very unique & best quality specialty food delicacies & compliments in the middle of nowhere. Very busy with regular customers & new ones like myself, just passing by on the highway with my brother that knew about it already.
Glynn St Jean — Google review
Great place! I usually stop in once every few weeks when I'm looking to treat myself. Have tried a variety of things from here and it's all been great. Can buy local beef, honey, and lots of other good things. Really like the Shuswap ciders too.
Nick Adam — Google review
Staff made us feel safe and respected for wearing our masks. Great selection of honey, pastries, meals and artwork. But the best part was a live and working beehive on display in the store.
Mike Takkinen — Google review
Very good place to have a break, lots of delicious home made sandwiches, jam, honey and more... Highly recommend.
Access to the falls is only possible during the summer months due to road closure. The scenery is spectacular and can be seen from either the viewpoints close to the falls or from a hike up the valley.
2nd highest waterfall in Canada. Located in Yoho national park,BC. Gorgeous waterfall with breathtaking view. A short and easy trek from the parking lot to the waterfall.Little bit windy and cold near the waterfall. Definitely must go place to visit if you are planning to visit emerald lake.
Exploring the World05 — Google review
Great stop in the Yoho National Park. Great drive in and out. Nice short walk from the parking lot to the falls. Superb photo opportunities. Was not crowded at all when we went. If your are in the Banff area strongly recommend stopping by here - and also claiming yet another national park in your visited list! While in Yoho - also check out Emerald Lake.
Kundan Sen — Google review
A very powerful waterfall, very impressive, you can already see it from a distance from the road. As you get closer, a cold spray of water is felt. I climbed up the mountain and tried to get closer to the waterfall. A special experience for nature lovers.
Yossi Gabay — Google review
Wow! This fall has POWER! couldn’t get anywhere near the base of the fall due to the intense winds it generates, but easily one of the best falls I visited on the west coast.
Make sure you have a confident driver navigating, as there are many hairpin turns leading up to the parking lot.
Sarah F — Google review
Impressive waterfall, which can be viewed really up close. Access is fairly easy through a well maintained walking trail.
James H — Google review
This place is a hidden gem! I was able to go on a weekday and there was plenty of parking. Walking up on the rocks a little towards the waterfall I was able to clearly feel the mist that it created around me. Such a beautiful place for little walking effort. Bring a sweater if you plan on getting close to the waterfalls as it's quite cool the closer you get to the water!
qingyuan li — Google review
Easy to find parking. Hike was very short and it was concrete. No up or down hill. Absolutely beautiful fall. White water, lot of force. One of the quick hike. Drive to this place was beautiful.
Shabana Baig — Google review
Absolutely amazing. The road you drive on is even worth the trip. Amazingly stunning falls with a gentle walk. Great for the young and older folks. The falls are so powerful! Tip for those visiting...bring a towel or rain coat!
Chris Calon — Google review
Takakkaw Falls is a natural wonder , this will offer an unforgettable experience. Cascading from a breathtaking height of 302 meters, this stunning waterfall .you can hear thunderous roar of the water as it plummets into the Valley .Takakkaw Falls provides an excellent opportunity for a family adventure, complete with hiking trails that lead to captivating viewpoints, allowing you to bask in the misty embrace of the falls. a must-visit destination for cherished memories
Country Watcher — Google review
Breathtaking view. A short hike from the parking lot going to the falls.:) Would be a challenging one if you want to climb the top (it’s doable);)
My family enjoyed the scenery and ambiance. Indeed one of the tallest and powerful falls in Canada.
Rachel — Google review
Well worth visiting. The drive is beautiful (especially with autumn colors), as are the falls. Parking lot was small, but ample on an early October weekday afternoon. Falls are visible from the road, but you'll want to get closer. Short walk from the lot to the footbridge that starts the approach to the falls, but if you walk uphill past the bridge, there are the 2 red chairs for photos. Once you cross the footbridge, the trail is flat and easy to follow until you're practically at the base of the falls.
Rob Crilley — Google review
Breathtaking falls. I drove a little far from highway to the falls and lucky got the parking lot. The drive way is a little dangerous. Falls is truly amazing if you can walk closer to the rock under it. Get too close can make you wet.
hieu tran — Google review
Very beautiful! The drive up there is filled with wonderful views. There’s lots of tables and benches, great for picnics and various group activities. The pathway is wide and open, parking isn’t too far, my grandparents were able to walk from the car to the falls and they’ve got bad hips and all that. There were outhouses for convenience, not too clean but no outhouse is clean. This is definitely a great site seeing spot!
Danica T (Nica) — Google review
I really enjoyed walking the path to see Takakkaw Falls! Family and pet friendly! Nice place to stop and have a little picnic. The path is long but easy to navigate. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes! The Falls look different from multiple viewpoints driving in as well as walking right up to them. You can get close enough to feel the waterfalls spray upon you. Fun place to spend an afternoon. Great exercise walking the pathways!
How it is Liz — Google review
Such a beautiful place. We stopped here on our way to Emerald lake. Parking was limited but we managed to find a spot. There was a lot of people. The falls are a short walk from the parking lot.
Kailey — Google review
This is one of the better surprise finds during the trip in this area. On a whim we decided to check out this falls and wow it's totally worth it.
Parking was relatively easy and free, there's a washroom at the beginning of the trail so use it before you hike. The trail was relatively easy except for the very end where it was steeper and a little rocky, but should be very doable for any able bodied person. The trail took around 20-30 min each way, nothing crazy. You will get slightly wet from the falls mist, so plan accordingly.
Mario Christianto — Google review
Que decir de la cascada más impresionante que he visto en mi vida, una de las más altas de Canadá.
Ya desde el parking se puede ver la inmensidad, y andando unos 10-15 minutos por un camino agradable y cruzando un puente (muy fotografiable), llegas a un camino de tierra con la cascada como cumbre de la montaña, es un verdadero espectáculo.
Considero que es un imprescindible del Parque de Yoho.
De la fuente caída, todos los alrededores están mojados y caen gotas finas que al cabo de unos minutos acaba empapando, si llevas un chubasquero fino, sería ideal.
Mi visita fue en Agosto, desconozco la ruta en invierno.
(Translated by Google)
What can I say about the most impressive waterfall I have ever seen, one of the highest in Canada.
From the parking lot you can see the immensity, and walking for about 10-15 minutes along a pleasant path and crossing a bridge (very photographable), you reach a dirt road with the waterfall as the summit of the mountain, it is a true spectacle.
I consider it to be an essential part of Yoho Park.
From the fallen fountain, all the surroundings are wet and fine drops fall that after a few minutes end up soaking, if you are wearing a thin raincoat, it would be ideal.
My visit was in August, I don't know the route in winter.
ANGEL SAINZ — Google review
Takakkaw Falls is stunning waterfalls in Yoho National Park, and this natural attraction is well worth the drive to a side road and a short detour from the Trans-Canada Highway. More of a walk on a paved path than a hike. You can climb up the rocks at the end to get closer to the base of the falls if you want (many people do) but you don’t get that much better a view than you do from the end of the path. Spectacular and amazing!
Sharath k — Google review
Amazing waterfall just 15 minutes off the transcanada highway. the waterfall is only a 5 minute walk from the parking lot which has bathrooms, picnic areas, and lots of trails along the river. to get to the waterfall, cross over the pedestrian bridge and head up the path. It's a popular place for tourists and rock climbers but well worth the stop. Rocks are slippery so be careful along the river and at the base of the falls.
Matt Wallace — Google review
The most beautiful waterfall i have ever seen! So happy to be able to see it in real life! Pictures don’t do it justice. Second tallest waterfall in Canada worth the trip to see! So strong and loud, it was such a beautiful site. We went at 8 am not busy at all only 4 other people there i’m assuming by noon it gets busy. There was a few switchbacks to get up the mountain to reach the falls but nothing a small car can’t handle! Beautiful view of the mountains and all around great experience. Would definitely recommend going here if you’re in B.C. worth the trip!! Outhouses there if you need to go to the bathroom.
Peyto Lake, a remarkable waterway nestled in a valley renowned for its vibrant turquoise hue and picturesque allure, stands out as an exceptional feature. Named after the early trail guide and trapper Bill Peyto, this lake is a sight to behold in the Canadian Rockies. Located amidst Caldron Peak, Peyto Peak, and Mount Jimmy Simpson, it serves as a convenient stopover for active travelers journeying from Banff to Yoho National Park.
Stunning Lake!
Peyto Lake is one of the most colourful glacial lakes in the Canadian Rockies. It is located along the Icefields Parkway, Peyto Lake is famous for its brilliant aqua colour which is created by the meltwater from the Wapta Glacier. The lake is surrounded by a forest. You can click some beautiful photos of the lake with a short, easy walk 10-15 mins from the parking lot to the viewing platform. For even better views, you can take a short trail up to Bow Summit for an elevated, less crowded view. Parking is available near the lake but it gets full pretty fast. Visited in July so it was not cold and trail was good too.
A must visit place when visiting Banff and Jasper!!
Highly recommend!!
Priyanka S — Google review
This was an unplanned stop and my partner and I were pleasantly surprised by both the scenery and how enjoyable the hikes were around the lake. Informative panels talked about the history of the area, the native flora and fauna, and a great viewpoint at the end of the trail produced some great pictures of the unearthly blue waters.
Kurt Thomas Hunt — Google review
One of my favourite stops along the Icefield parkway. The walk is short in distance but has a steep elevation going to the viewpoint. The bright aqua colour lake and mountains behind make this one of the most amazing views in the Banff/Jasper area. The parking lot was empty during a weekday evening visit.
Gerson Pacheco-Contreras — Google review
Insanely beautiful. The crowds were not too bad at late morning. The hike up to Bow Summit Lookout is not easy but worth the view. Many hikers spotted bears along this trails so have a bear spray ready and make lots of noise while walking.
Natali Chan — Google review
Embark on a brief 10-minute trail journey, and you'll arrive at the panoramic viewpoint. The scenery is nothing short of spectacular, featuring azure lakes set against the backdrop of pristine white snow-capped mountains, creating a mesmerizing tableau of natural beauty that can only be described as otherworldly.
Foodie Vancouver — Google review
Incredibly picturesque viewpoint at the end of a short uphill trek! Beautiful blue waters of Peyto Lake look surreal and is an iconic viewpoint in Alberta. The short but somewhat challenging hike up a narrow trail to the viewpoint dock is definitely worth it for the views and pictures! This spot is generally very crowded and the parking lots will be quite full resulting in multiple drive-arounds to find a vacant space. Check this view out if you’re able!
Jason Ngo — Google review
The beauty of the lake make this place so unreal. This place became one of my most favorite places of all time when i came here. And when the water hits direct sunlight, it becomes so bright and pretty. But you need to have a bit of walking to the Peyto Lake. So if you want to go here make sure you’re ready for the walk. But it’s actual just like 500m long so you dont have really to worry about the walk
Abim Gallendra — Google review
Glacier fed lake of the Rockies with turquoise colours water. View from View point 1 is spectacular. Bow summit hike is also trying.
Akbar Hayat — Google review
I went to Peyto Lake because I could not find a parking spot at Lake Louise and we decided to go for a trip to Jasper and on the way there we saw this beautiful lake just less than an hour from Lake Louise. It took us about half an hour walking up on the pavement to see the view point. It’s built for wheelchairs. Parking is easy to find and it’s not busy at all. The pictures I took are no filter at around 8.45 am.
Inten Utari — Google review
Short steep hike for about 0.5 miles and the view is mesmerizing! A popular filming location too, colors and the shape is marvelous. No need for hiking shoes since it’s a paved path but it you plan to stroll around, there are rough patches so prepare accordingly.
Sneha S — Google review
We enjoyed the hike and the view of Peyto Lake. This is a must visit in Jasper, BC.
Alondra Bautista — Google review
Unreal and absolutely jaw dropping beautiful.
The lake is an amazing Turquoise Blue color, and is surrounded by amazing mountains.
The lower parking lot is abput 0.6 mile to the viewing deck.
There is an upper parking lot, but that's for public buses, if you come late in the evening, you could park there, when the buses are not running and thats a 5 minute walk to the observation deck.
A must stop if you're on hwy 93 to Jasper.
Patrick Miano — Google review
I recently visited Peyto Lake in Alberta, and I must say, it was an absolutely breathtaking experience. The moment I laid eyes on the lake, I was mesmerized by the incredible color and the stunning view that unfolded before me.
It's as if nature itself decided to paint the waters with the most vivid shades of blue, creating a scene that looks almost surreal. The color is so striking and vibrant that it's hard to believe it's real.
Janaka Nawarathna — Google review
The most beautiful place is Jasper National Park. The walk to the viewpoint is not easy and people struggling to walk will have a hard time. Else that that, this is a must see Lake i Jasper!
Enjoy!
Rasmus Birk Knudsen — Google review
A short but steep hike up a paved pathway to the lake viewpoint is well worth it! The day we visited Peyto Lake was a bit smoky but still beautiful. There are no picnic tables at the viewpoint, just a bench along the pathway.
NERO Shepherd — Google review
A very beautiful lake shaped like a dog! Waterfalls can be seen in the distance falling from the glacier and a few streams from there joining the lake. The hike is short but steep and it starts from the parking lot. Went there in the evening and parking was almost empty.
Punit Kumar Jha — Google review
Gorgeous! Various trails and vantage points for all skill levels to view the lake. Peyto is well worth the drive from Banff in and of itself, and there are so many other great stops along the way to enjoy the beautiful scenery I recommend setting aside the half day to explore the area.
Lauren Ritchie — Google review
It's a must-see. Unique shape we're there around 4pm. The colour is still pretty. There are many wild mushrooms beside trail.
金玫Barrie 华人地产经纪 Mei Jin — Google review
Peyto Lake in Banff National Park is a true natural wonder. The first thing that captures your attention is the mesmerizing turquoise hue of the lake, a vivid blue that seems almost unreal and takes your breath away.
The lookout point at Peyto Lake offers a magnificent view of the lake and its surroundings. It's spacious enough to accommodate a good number of visitors, but what truly makes it remarkable is the jaw-dropping panorama it provides. The landscape is a postcard-worthy scene of the Canadian Rockies.
However, it's essential to be aware that the hike to the lookout point involves a significant elevation gain, which can pose a challenge for those with mobility issues. The trail can be steep in sections, so visitors with difficulties in climbing should take that into consideration.
In summary, Peyto Lake is a must-see destination for anyone exploring Banff National Park. The striking turquoise waters and the breathtaking view from the lookout point create an unforgettable experience. Just keep in mind the hiking difficulties for those with limited mobility when planning your visit.
Kat — Google review
No problem to walk up in the wintertime. From parking lot to viewing platform not more than 15 min and we walked not fast.
Irene Heim — Google review
the best thing I've seen. for me it is more beautiful than Louise and other lakes
Yana Myrhorodska — Google review
Hike road was concrete and stiff (going uphill). There are some resting spot throughout the hike. No picnic benches available or shaded sitting area. There is overlook view point. Beautiful lake surrounded by mountains. Pictures are not doing justice. Absolutely must! This hike is handicapped accessible path to the end. Hike can be finished in an hour so people are in/out quite often. Loved the hike!
Shabana Baig — Google review
The reality is, Moraine Lake and Lake Louise are flat out crowded and unless you arrive first thing in the morning during peak season, chances are you will not find parking. What I learned is Banff is FULL of glacier fed lakes; you know that special blue water we all crave? Pictures don't even due this lake justice. Word to the wise, Peyto Lake is right off route 93. When you enter the area about 45 KM south of the lake, you will not have cell coverage. Is this really a bad thing though? The main observation deck for me was overwhelming with the casual on looker. But for an unhindered view of the lake, head down the small path to the right of the overlook tower and find you a spot with nobody in your way. Your pictures will be breathtaking. For the real adventurer though, get back in your car and head north on 93 and look out for a small pull off on your left. Head down that trail. You WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
Tom James — Google review
Another must see place in jasper, for the colors and the lake and the glacier.
Of you don't want to walk up hill, park at the top parking spot, which is wheelchair accessible and stroller accessible for kids.
Bow Lake is a beautiful and large lake in Banff National Park. It's easy to access from the roadside, perfect for a quick stop on your travels along the Icefields Parkway. The lake has stunning turquoise waters and is great for swimming, fishing, or simply relaxing in the view. Bow Glacier Falls is another beautiful place to visit if you're passing through Banff National Park, and it's only a short hike from Bow Lake.
Spectacular Lake on the way to Jasper!!!
A quick stop when driving through Banff/Jasper Icefield Parkway.
Stunning views of Mountains and Glaciers. Great place to stop and click pictures with the beautiful backdrop of Glaciers. You can enjoy walking near the lake’s shoreline which offers some stunning views. You can see the reflection of mountains. Parking is available near the lake and lookout point. A must visit place when visiting Banff and Jasper!! Don’t forget to slow down when reaching this lake otherwise you will miss this stop.
Highly recommend!!
Priyanka S — Google review
Spectacular view. Ice cold water even in summer. Refreshing.
Easily accessible, on the highway. Free parking.
Abhishek Sinha — Google review
Good view but not really accessible or known by much since it's a rest area by the lake. There's a parking lot nearby with a lodge and toilets which has really good places for photos.
Jayden Kusuma — Google review
One of my favourite places to visit not just in Banff and the Rockies, but overall from all the locations I've visited. It's a great place for the family and solo as it's a bit quieter than the more popular locations. Not to mention the drive is world-class.
Waves of Ontario — Google review
Gorgeous wide open landscape with a massive lake and mountains right behind it! Easy to access parking with many available spots. A very picturesque and tranquil spot to stop at. Washroom on site at the bottom of the parking space. There is a lodge with a gift shop which was closed when I last visited but should be open once Covid is over. Highly recommended if you’re in the area!
Jason Ngo — Google review
Bow Lake, the most picturesque lake in Banff National Park, is located along Icefield Parkway at an altitude of 1920 m. It is surrounded by majestic mountains and is fed by crystal clear water from melted glaciers.
It is beautiful at any time of the year. In summer, the shores of the lake are painted with alpine flowers. In autumn, it is decorated with golden-red foliage of bushes. A soft blanket of snow covers the shores in winter. And spring awakens life and brings new freshness.
Yuliya Babych — Google review
Beautiful lake with easy access off the Icefields Parkway. Not worth its own trip, but definitely worth a stop on your way to other, big-ticket hikes.
(Pictures from early Oct 2023)
Sam Sharon — Google review
We loved this Lake more than we loved Lake Louise. We even swam a little bit in it although it was very cold. There were people having barbecues there and hanging out. It was just breathtaking.
Sherri Scott-Berner — Google review
Beautiful location with a lodge for food at 9:30am. It’s all about photography here. Get up early and watch the mist roll of the lake at sunrise. There was plenty of parking but also not a lot of people.
Bronson Kurtz — Google review
A Must-Visit Lake on Your Way to Jasper!
If you're driving through the Banff/Jasper Icefield Parkway, be sure to make a quick stop at this spectacular Bow Lake. It's an absolute gem that you won't want to miss! The views of the mountains and glaciers are truly stunning, creating a beautiful backdrop for your photographs.
Finding a parking spot near the lake and lookout point is easy, so you can conveniently explore this breathtaking location. The lake itself is incredibly beautiful, with crystal-clear water and majestic mountains surrounding it. You'll have plenty of parking spaces available, and you'll also find garbage cans to help keep the area clean.
While there are no washrooms available, don't worry! It's still quite easy to reach the lake, and the experience will be well worth it. There are two viewpoints where you can admire the incredible scenery and capture amazing pictures.
Keyur Thakkar — Google review
We had the privilege of visiting Bow Lake during our trip to Banff, and it left an impression on me. This pristine alpine lake is nothing short of breathtaking and quickly became one of my favorite stops in the Canadian Rockies.
The turquoise waters of Bow Lake are nestled amidst the towering peaks of the Rockies, and the sight is simply awe-inspiring. The clarity of the water and the reflection of the surrounding mountains create a picture-perfect scene that's ideal for photography enthusiasts.
One of the highlights of my visit was the easy access to the shoreline, allowing me to soak in the serenity of the area. I took a leisurely walk along the lake's edge, and the tranquility was almost surreal. It's a place where you can truly connect with nature.
For those looking to get even closer to the lake, there's a lovely bridge that provides a captivating view of Bow Lake. The emerald hue of the water, and the rugged mountain backdrop combine to make this spot a photographer's dream.
In conclusion, Bow Lake in Banff is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and anyone seeking the true essence of the Canadian Rockies. Its beauty is unparalleled, and the experience is unforgettable. I can't recommend it highly enough, and I'll cherish the memories of my visit for years to come.
Kat — Google review
What a nice lake, so beautiful. Parking area has big wholes, be careful. But worth to do the way. Go around it. Keep in min it is cold and windy there, Glacier area.
Stefanie Herrnberger — Google review
Absolutely spectacular blue lake that's collecting the water from the Bow glacier which is the origin of the bow River which flows from Banff, Canmore to Calgary and eventually the Hudson Bay. The lake depth increases slowly and you can walk along the shores. The shores have some picnic tables
Kanchan Kumar — Google review
This view point is just before the restroom area. On the left hand side heading to Ice Fields. We pulled in to take a few pictures as the lake looked beautiful. It was not busy and you can walk down to the shoreline. The footing is in even and rocky but if you are careful you can make it down. What a View!!
Joey C — Google review
This is very beautiful lake with reflection of the mountains and sky. It’s worth visiting with your family and kids. You can enjoy nature and can have picnic. There is a beautiful beach to enjoy the water and nature.
Babbu Kang — Google review
Great lake! We visited during summer time and had a great time here
Tom Pham — Google review
Beautiful lake and an amazing hike to a waterfall. Small parking that spills over to the street leading up to the lodge. Bathrooms are decent park bathrooms.
Lake Agnes is a small but beautiful high-elevation lake in the Canadian Rockies. It's well known for its stunning scenery, including the views of Lake Louise from the trail to Agnes Lake. Hiking up to the lake is also a rewarding experience, with incredible views of Mount Niblock and Mount Whyte.
At the top of the lake Agnes trail and a grueling uphill ascent, you'll find the titular lake here. With a teahouse atop here and a waterfall just nearby. You've arrived at a wonderful journeys end. A perfect place to relax and view all of Banff below and your progress as well. With many of the animals here friendly and curious, you find yourself in a Disney like place. Overall an incredible and just one of many places that boast a stunning view in Banff.
Julian Vaca — Google review
Lake Agnes is a gem above Lake Louise and holds the highest tea house in Canada! The hike was actually a bit harder than we expected at 2.2 miles and 1,300 feet of elevation gain, but it was definitely worth the trip. We ended up getting up there just as the tea house was closing but the people were so nice and still served us cookies and tea. It’s one of the most unique experiences I have had at high elevation and I recommend it just for that alone! The lake itself is beautiful and the mountains surrounding it are majestic as well. The views of Lake Louise down below on the journey up are awesome as well. If you are going to Lake Louise make sure to add this to your list!
Jeremy Janus — Google review
Lake Louise is one of Canada’s most visited natural wonders and while a stroll along the lake itself is definitely a must, many visitors also look for something more substantial when they stop by those turquoise waters. Lake Louise is the starting point for a few easy-to-moderate day hikes, including the trek to the charming Lake Agnes Teahouse, a short uphill hike that offers a lot of bang for your buck. During the summer months, hikers can buy a refreshment at the top.
The walk up to the teahouse is an uphill mountain hike, but by Banff standards it’s a fairly breezy one that doesn’t require extraordinary athletic ability and is suitable for families with children. At 2.1 miles (3.4km) each way it takes about three hours to get to the teahouse, longer if you want to take some time to refuel. It’s also worthwhile to drink in the views along the way, with lakes, waterfalls and mountain peaks to gaze upon.
Rajesh Mondal (Devy Jones) — Google review
An absolutely stunning lake with beautiful mountain backdrop. Nice teahouse at the top to hydrate and have some tea while enjoying the satisfying views. Tough hike, about 3.5 hrs return.
hakim jtg — Google review
Lake Agnes is a true alpine wonder. The hike to reach the lake is a rewarding adventure, offering stunning views along the way. Upon arrival, the emerald waters and the charming Tea House captivate every visitor. It's a picturesque spot to unwind and soak in the beauty of Banff National Park. A must-visit for hikers and nature lovers.
Artem Postavniev — Google review
Beautiful easy access lake. we did the trail around the lake as well.
Sara Tavakolian — Google review
If you walk 3.5 km up the Lake Agnes trail you reach Lake Agnes and Tea House. The lake is beautiful surrounded from 3 sides by mountains. The scenery is very pleasing to the eye. There is a trail take you from next of Tee House to the other side of the lake where you can climb another trail to the top of a mountain from which you get magnificent view of Lake Louise. The trail is very steep, not easy to climb.
Talal Zraik — Google review
So as you are walking towards this trail you might be disappointed with mirror lake… but trust me keep going!
Lake Agnes is absolutely beautiful!
If you are able to definitely worth the hike and in my opinion what’s the point of just going to lake Louise if you aren’t gonna go do some sort of physical activity?
Do it! And then take a plunge! 😁
Judith Gonzales — Google review
A beautiful lake, you reach the lake after climbing several kilometers from Lake Louise. In the middle of the road you meet Lake Miror and at the end you meet Lake Agnes. It is worth making the trip for him, because he is perfect.
Yossi Gabay — Google review
Worth of climbing up here. 1hour hiking with no painful breathing.
You can overlook beautiful scenic rocky mountains and ridges.
Unfortunately now view on lake louise.
The lake agnes also looks amazing. How this small and cute pond is created in the middle of the mountain?
Michael Y — Google review
Tough hike, all the way uphill. Beautiful view of lake Louis on the way up. Stop at the mirror lake, followed by Agnes fall and the staircase to Agnes lake and the Tea house.
Stanley Dennis — Google review
Great reward for a long day trail (If you start your trail at visiting the seven glaciers, otherwise an easy walk). before sunset you can see crazy golden reflections.
David Carasso — Google review
Hiking level of difficulty is medium/moderate. You will pass by Mirror Lake before reaching Lake Agnes. There’s a Tea House beside it & a waterfall. It feels rewarding to have a place to sit down & rest and have a snack & drink after about an hour of hiking. I found it very surprising to have a cell phone signal. You have to hike a little bit up to go to washrooms. The path going up past the washrooms will lead you to Little Beehive. Hike for another 30 minutes & you’ll reach the top with even more spectacular views! If you walk toward northwest along the path on right side of lake it will lead you to either the Big Beehive that has a great view of Lake Louise below or to the Plain of 6 Glaciers.
Marie-Cel and Rico — Google review
Very beautiful place, there is tea house located hear. Teahouse accept cash and if u wann use card than they charge 1 dollar extra. They also have public washroom. Must walk around lake. Upto this lake its very easy hike.
I did combined 3 hikes in one and did as follow, Lake Louise ➡️ Mirror Lake ➡️ Lake Agnes ➡️ Big Beehive ➡️ Devils Thumb ➡️ Plain of six Glaciers ➡️ Lake louise.
All to gather it was 23 km and took 10 hours with lots of photos and break.
The Beehive mountain peak is located in the Rocky Mountains and is strikingly similar to a beehive. The peak is an impressive 9,500 feet tall and is popular with tourists in the summer because of its beautiful blue color. Continuing past the teahouse on the hike to Lake Agnes offers stunning views of the valley and across to Lake Louise ski resort.
I had a breathtaking experience here doing a sunrise hike at Devil's thumb first and then going to Big Beehive. This is a fairly easy hike even for beginners. It only takes an extra half hour to get here from the Lake Agnes Teahouse. Definitely go up to Devils Thumb afterwards if you need more of a challenge. Pictures were taken on October 8, 2021 at around 8am.
Parker Wong — Google review
Spectacular hike throughout! Solid intermediate hike you will enjoy all the way. Lots of wildlife to meet along the way. We saw pikas running around on the rocks.
The view from the top was even better with the sight of lake Louise of your right and lake Agnes on left.
Be sure to drop by at the tea house on the way back.
Kanako Sakurada — Google review
Beautiful hike, we did it Sep 6 and it was snowing. Make sure to dress appropriately for the weather. The views are beautiful. Make sure you come up from the Agnes Lake teahouse and come down to Lake Louise. The trail up a bit tricky and would be easier going up than down.
Thomas Herbreteau — Google review
A tough climb up, all switchbacks on both sides so there's no way up that is actually easier... but the views are so worth the effort. There is a large area to explore and really good lookouts over Lake Louise and Lake Agnes and well is the surrounding mountains. Definitely make the climb!
Logan Gooding — Google review
I’d rate this hike as Moderate difficult until Lake Agnes/Tea House.
First milestone is the mirror lake (a tiny pond). Full view of the beehive mountain. Elevation gain of about 500 feet.
Second milestone is Lake Agnes and Tea house. There’s also a little waterfall up there. This lake is big. And nice coffee and sandwiches at tea house. Elevation gain about 1100 feet maybe.
Next leg of the hike gets harder and sketchy. Steepest part of the hike with elevation gain of about 500 feet within 1.5 kilometres. Not as many trees on the trail from this point, so loose soil. You’ll need hiking shoes to safely hike from here. At some sections, trail is barely 6 inches wide. Please don’t hike with running shoes.
Once you ascend to the top, the view is stunning and makes it worth the effort. Good luck!
Hari Lakku — Google review
An easy hike with a fantastic view! Highly recommend doing this hike with mirror lake, and Lake Agnes!
Leo Paitich — Google review
We combined the hike up to the big beehive with the plain of 6 glaciers. It was one of the easier hikes whe've made here in canada but the views were great. Totally worth it! After Lake Agnes you leave the crowded touristic paths. Most of the time we could hike without seeing anyone.
Sara — Google review
Amazing hike, so worth it. I’m not a frequent hiker so I found it moderately difficult, but with lots of breaks we accomplished it in 6 hours.
Heather Wubs — Google review
Good moderate hike from Lake Agnes, signs are clear. Multiple routes exist so recommend doing your research. Could be icy in some places so back pedaling may be wise. Beautiful views and colors with a 2-3 pm arrival. For parking, I didn't pay at Lake Louise, but I parked at a small camping lot about 1.5 mi back down Lake Louise drive. There's always spots there and it's worth the 3 mi round trip to save money and time.
Neha Patel — Google review
It's one of the best hikes. I belive should start very early in the morning. There is lovely Fall , Mirror Lake, and Lake Agnes to scenic places to watch. It's about 7 or 8 km hike and Ina group it's real fun.
saumil shah — Google review
Go until Big beehive for a awsome view. You have a trail, lake Louise to lake mirror to Agnes tee house and After the Big beehive. It's a little bit long trail but not too hard if you are a good hiker.
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Langlet chloe — Google review
Amazing views
Long way up to Big beehive 2-3h
The way back is much faster and easier.
Totally worthy to stop by the house on your way up and get your feet in the cold water. It's the last push you need to complete the trail
Victor Camacho Morgado — Google review
An incredible hike! I would rate this hike an intermediate hike given that it’s not too long and the only difficult portion is after the Lake Agnes teahouse to the Big Beehive.
The trail starts on the right side of Lake Louise with a well labelled sign that points you where to go. The first portion to Mirror Lake was a steady incline for about 45-60 mins. From Mirror Lake to Lake Agnes teahouse is about a 20 minute hike with a steep staircase just before reaching the teahouse. From the teahouse to the Big Beehive you will go around the lake through some snow and then towards 10 steep switchbacks. These switchbacks are quite steep but dry when we went. We recommend bringing hiking poles to do this hike. Once you’re done the switchbacks about 10 minutes flat hike to the view point.
Amazing hike and highly recommend everyone try it!
Ben — Google review
An absolute gem of a hike. Another addition to the Lake Agnes hike… all of which is uphill further, but the views are breathtaking. Don’t not skip this if you have the ability! So memorable
John Whitehill Jr. — Google review
Great hike up to the big Behive. Nice gazebo up top. There is a teahouse on the way up. Parking is at the Chateau Lake Louise but it fills up very fast. This is a very well travelled path. The views up top are quite breathtaking. You also pass the besutiful Mirror Lake on the way up. The hike is not very strenuous. There are many opportunities for photos.
James Waurynchuk — Google review
The Lake Agnes & Beehive hike is really a must do in Banff National Park. Climbing steadily through forest (with from time to time a glimpse of Lake Louise) up to Mirror Lake, continuing to Lake Agnes. A beautiful lake enclosed by mountains. The switchbacks to the Big Beehive are the steepest on this walk, but on top of it you're rewarded with splendid views of Lake Louise and the landscapes far beyond the lake. 11 km, 723 meters elevation gain, so count on 5 to 6 hours, including a stop at the teahouse.
Jo Dejonckheere — Google review
Really amazing hike. The most difficult part was after the Tea House and Lake Agnes. However, this hike is VERY worth it to complete. Simply stunning.
Pearson Harper — Google review
Beautiful hike that offers an incredible view of Lake Louise. Better than the view down below and far less crowded. There's also a spot to sit and have a picnic up at the top. Make sure you have proper shoes for wet, muddy, snowy and rocky terrain. I highly recommend this hike. Spectacular view and photos from the top.
Dana Hyde — Google review
It was worth it. It took us about 5 hours to climb the mountain itself and descend back to the lake. We stopped for lunch at the Tea House.
Valeriia Kamenieva — Google review
The view can’t be beat! First time hiking this trail and we found it difficult and LONG! We’re fit but not avid hikers and found the incline difficult. We started at 7:30 am and completed the whole trail by 11:30 am. But everything is worth it once you get to the top and see the view.