THE BEST NATIONAL PARK IN CANADA? | Exploring Yoho National Park, BC

While most tourists go to Banff National Park when visiting Canada, there might just be a better option very close by, especially if you are looking to get away from the crowds. Yoho National Park is just across the border of Alberta in the Southeast corner of British Columbia and is home to absolutely STUNNING waterfalls, alpine lakes and endless hiking trails. It is also home to a lot of BEARS, so please make sure you know what to do if you encounter one or any other wildlife. Attractions like Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls, Natural Bridge and Lake Ohara are just a few of the stunning locations to put on your list, but there is so much more! I would also highly recommend staying at Basecamp Lodge Golden as a great place to explore the park from: www.basecampresorts.com/
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[@user-zq6wq3sk3r]

thank you for showing us another beautiful national park. with Laine and yourself as tour guides it made it more beautiful and enjoyable. Regards from Berlin Germany. 😊

[@ralfmoll5727]

Hello Alina, stunning nature! It looks like hiking inside of an oil painting. I like the bright colors brought up by the rainy and overcast weather. The calm lakes and the mirrored landscape are really magical. Best regards, Ralf

[@darellnewsome4459]

Great video Alina and I enjoyed it so much! Stunning scenery all the way around and a very impressive area to visit. Thanks as always for bringing this video to us!

[@AlinaMcleod]

My pleasure!

[@frederickoning191]

A delightful tour of Yoho! It is a favorite of mine also. Well done!

[@MegaSergi89]

So beautiful video, Alina. I was looking forward to your trips around Canada. Amazing country that has so much to offer . I wish to visit it once 🍁❤

[@brandonpeniuk]

Thanks, Alina. Its truly picturesque.

[@Sakil-H0ssain]

OMG really mesmerizing and breathtaking. I'm not able to express the beauty of canadian nature in words.

[@johannaengman2594]

This is one of your best videos, thank you

[@dearmountains3431]

Wow,This is the most amazing and beautiful video.Absolutely stunning work and scenery!! Thanks for sharing this enchanting adventure.😃💖💖💖🐶

[@MrJx4000]

Yup, I'm on my way. Thanks for the beautiful video Alina, very well done.

[@barneybush]

THANK YOU ALINA FOR STAYING HOME AND GIVING VIEWERS THE BEST CANADA HAS TO OFFER.

[@prabhakarmetri6371]

Good to see you after a while.

[@aliwannigerry2060]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful and relaxing National Park, enjoy and keep safe always Ma'am.

[@legend_mr_wayne]

Perfect BGM. We went to Yoho National Park last summer, it was gorgeous with blue sky, unforgettable experience.

[@ilpoheikkila4773]

Great video! The first one I saw from you. Subscribed!

[@freedomzvision]

Thank you ! I never knew about this amazing place - a dream come true ♥🍀🏵🌹🌸🍁

[@jerryaschenbrenner712]

Thanx for sharing a great video Alina!

[@AlinaMcleod]

My pleasure!

[@ronnovak2314]

Another great video. I learned a lot about a National park I never knew much about!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@darrellmartin5753]

Amazing imagery. So lovely.

[@ChickenkoukMenacer-it1qw]

Thank you to make's video beautiful National park I love it It's amazing to walk 11 km.

[@rahulrasam]

A visually captivating and insightful video which beautifully captures the heart and soul of the Canadian Rockies 🙌 🇨🇦 I personally enjoyed my time at Yoho bit more than Banff due to less crowds, but never knew that there's much more to explore than Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge! Was literally taking notes as I was watching, as I'm planning a longer visit 💯

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you so much and yes, definitely a lot to see so I hope you can go back sometime!

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Canada is really beautiful and its parks are amazing. This one is just awesone. Thank you very much Alina

[@paulofelipe3616]

I've never had the opportunity to travel abroad, but when I do, Canada is going to be my number one destination. I love those scenic landscapes of BC; they look very exotic to me and very different from the forests here in Brazil. Btw, I also loved the videos you made in southern Brazil (another place I want to visit one day), and the ones in Buzios and Arraial (I've been there a couple of times, and I love it there.) Your videos are great! They're a mix of beautiful shots showing the place and relevant comments for those who actually want to visit it one day.

[@johnsjourneys]

Looks amazing Alina enjoyed it 😘

[@goldmaple5290]

Canada is a very beautiful country with contrasting landscapes. I have travelled througout Canada. My two favourite places are British Columbia (by the Rocky Mountains) and Newfoundland and Nova Scotia by the Atlantic Ocean, at the other extreme.

[@ericdoan5452]

Canada Park is just like heaven on earth. I went to Stanley Park in Vancouver back in the mid-2000, and it is beautiful

[@davidellis5141]

Thanks 😊 for the tour of Yoho national park Alina 🌞 ! It looks awesome 👌.. Put it on my bucket 🪣 list for sure.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Happy to hear it!

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Fabulous. Base camp lodge looks fantastic. Thanks Alina.👍😊🇮🇪🇨🇦

[@AlinaMcleod]

It sure was, thank you!

[@siuhoahambaliroehrig6922]

Thank you! Alina Mcleod, well done!

[@charlesthomas9821]

Thanks for the video Alina. Great video, I am excited and looking forward to visiting Yoho in June 2024. You've provided some great info, Thanks

[@AlinaMcleod]

My pleasure and hope you enjoy it!

[@nightcrawleroriginal]

Very beautiful area Alina thanks for the share. :)

[@celebs007]

Beautifully done Alina

[@huapiavesyviajes]

I love that beautiful beautiful park and the drink that bears its name. excellent alina

[@dharipatel...727]

It's butiful to see tha nature waterfalls greenery...you make very good vedios...

[@hansklaver7099]

I worked at Emerald Lake over 50 years ago. Yoho is still as beautiful as i remember it. Great video, thanks for the memories.

[@gediminasmurauskas7817]

Hi Alina! Yoho National Park is beautiful and amazing! Thanks for sharing this lesser-known Canadian wilderness treasure!!!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@WajidAli-vu3zk]

@@AlinaMcleod have you visited to Pakistan?

[@gulshaniqbalkhattak8506]

Such an amazing day of life it would be to go & visit these places with loved one Nice veloging Result of your struggle you have done for us Tnx

[@kaustav_prradan]

😯Wow, Yoho National Park looks absolutely breathtaking.....!!😊! The stunning landscapes and the mesmerizing reflections on the pristine lakes all combine to create a nature lover's paradise. It's incredible how nature can leave us in awe and bring such a sense of peace and tranquility. I can imagine the feeling of serenity and wonder YOU and your friend must have experienced while exploring this magnificent park. I couldn't help but notice the lovely background music that perfectly complemented the visuals, adding an extra layer of charm to the video. How many hours do you spend choosing music for your videos, Alina..!!! It's evident that you have put a lot of effort into creating this content, and it has paid off splendidly! It's a reminder of how important it is to cherish and protect our natural wonders. Thank you for sharing this captivating experience with us, Alina...!!!😊😊😊

[@AlinaMcleod]

Glad you liked it and thank you!

[@wl5609]

I've lived in BC my entire life and had never heard of this lake. She's a beauty!...🤗

[@alexykong9378]

Hello Alina, love to see you back, regards to Laine!#

[@asiatravelasiatravel-fv6ob]

Wooo nice to visit there my fteind thank you for bring to NATIONAL PARK CANADA ENJOYRED WATCHING HERR

[@dimasnugroho9996]

Thank you for sharing about the beauty of nature of Canada. I hope that I could visit one day

[@dewankhurshedalam5959]

The wonderful place of Earth I always enjoyed watch your videos, thank you mam

[@nature_photography_yukon]

Wow, so beautiful! Amazing trails and views, definitely hope to go that way again one day. I did go to Golden, but haven't done those trails. Thank you both for sharing!

[@AlinaMcleod]

My pleasure! Hope you get out there sometime!

[@sheheryarsheheryar92]

Wawo amazing place.. whts name these place.

[@Ajajambo]

Alina, you a such a sweet soul. I swear watching your videos are therapeutic ❤ I am doing the Kolsai lake hike & shymbulak resort in 2 weeks time. I cannot wait subscribed xx

[@AlinaMcleod]

Aw thank you so much! And that’s wonderful, hope you have a great time!

[@sulemanarshad6938]

Dear Alina I saw your video on yoho national park, it's beautiful n so are you. Music of video was great, very informative and gave me a feeling of visiting it in reality with you

[@MdHasan-cw6sl]

Dreaming place like real heaven!! Hope to visit soon !

[@kniallym6682]

I worked next door at Moraine Lake in Banff National Park for a few months. My boss lived in Field, BC. It's a beautiful small town. Golden is a lovely town too. Went white water rafting on the Kicking Horse river from there. Great video, reminded me of those fantastic few months I lived and worked in the area.

[@DBAahmad]

What a beautiful place 😍

[@edgarchegwin961]

Hi Alina, I used to live close to Albany, upstate New York, but no I haven´t been to Yoho. Off grid, peaceful and quiet. You beauty of beauties, love your videos and your way, rgs❤❤❤

[@alienateme1]

I wish I could make it someday to Canada and hike a beautiful place like that. Thank you for sharing such an amazin landscape. Greetings from the Dominican Republic. 😊👍

[@urbanhdwalk22200]

Lovely to watched your videos as always..... 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😉✨🙌

[@bingwu4293]

Great video! Lake O'Hara is worth every step for that 11 kilometers hike. We did hike in at beginning of July and target to reach Lake Oesa, which is another 3 Kilometers up from Lake O'Hara. If possible Lake Oesa is must for the day trip, you will enjoy the mountains, glacier view and lake just for yourself. You can heard wind blowing and failing rocks debris, which is once life time experience.

[@azfarsyed7082]

What a beautiful A full of Natures Love to make a National Parks to protect promote Help All Environmentally Friendly Places.Thanka sharing

[@Rainy78]

2 mins into the video and Im already excited to see Yoho 🤣 We are moving to Alberta at the end of the month, and so excited to explore Alberta + BC and all its beauty. Thanks for sharing!

[@laineslowski]

It was fun showing you around Yoho NP and sharing new experiences together! Especially glad that you felt those long treks were worthwhile, lol Thanks for the memories, Alina 💜

[@AlinaMcleod]

It was a fabulous trip! Glad we did it :)

[@CoryParish85]

Glad to see you two back together! Loved the Vancouver Island trip. Yoho looks amazing. Thanks for the video ladies. 🤘👍😎

[@jimross7648]

Well, Yoho ho with no bottle of rum. Lots of shots of Laine's backpack with occasional views of her sometimes smiling face. I've been to Golden, but never really went in the Yoho National Park. This was a great little video of lakes, rushing rivers, and nice waterfalls. Looks like this will move onto my must see sometime list.

[@AlinaMcleod]

I'm very happy to hear that!

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Another stunning video. from Amazing Alina, Many years ago my friend from San Francisco and i drove to Seattle and Vancouver ending up at Yoho National Park. The natural beauty of it's Lakes, Falls and Wildlife is a hidden gem in B.C. Canada. What better tour to do this with than with your friend Laine? I much prefer Yoho National Park than Banff. Hope you're enjoying a restful and most enjoyable time back in Canada. Sending you much love and affection🥰 from Richmond, Va. Harriet, Jim and Yuki

[@AlinaMcleod]

Aw glad to hear you guys loved it as well! Thank you!

[@NasirUddin-km5yc]

WOW - So beautiful PARK in Canada. Love much ❤❤❤

[@m.a.travel_vlog]

Beautiful place. Watching from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@patborecky2166]

While staying a night at Emerald Lake Lodge, I cross-country skied around the lake - it was lightly snowing and magical. It's really beautiful in the summer because of the turquoise water. I also stayed at a beautiful private log cabin B & B in Golden which included a huge breakfast (with home-baked muffins to go) and white water rafted just outside town - so much fun. Good to see these places as I moved from Calgary 10 yrs ago.

[@AlinaMcleod]

That would be magical :)

[@dlemare]

The Burgess Shale beds was neat. You could pick up almost any rock and see Trilobites embedded in them. I also liked the hike from Takkakaw Falls to Twin falls and return via the Whaleback. I also thought the Leanchoil Hoodoos were kinda neat too. The view from Paget lookout was also neat, you can almost see into the US on a clear day.

[@empiricaladda3592]

Ooo.... such a beautiful place....one day will be there... congratulations from India providing this kind of view...

[@keeganstacey6313]

I've been lucky enough to have visited Lake O'Hara twice. Once, a day trip on the shuttle, the second time we stayed at a cabin at the Lake for a few days. Pictures and videos do not do this place justice. Truly the most incredibly beautiful place I've ever had the privilege to explore.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Wow stunning lake

[@rajasohaib2911]

Watching your videos really takes one into another world...hope to travel to those scenic places oneday as we r w8ing in queue for Canada PR...

[@AlinaMcleod]

Aw I hope you guys make it through quickly!

[@HaleyWanders]

Wow I have never even heard of yoho but It's on my list now! 🤩

[@leodellemit2760]

Aside from the two gorgeous ladies, the views are insane. It's like a live backdrop ✨

[@ramseyrangel44]

I love this place! Emerald Lake is my favorite place!

[@shekhargupta6718]

Good to see you after a while. The word “Yoho” comes from the Cree expression meaning “awe,” which is a great way to describe the beautiful park. Moreover the way you describe the place is more captivating. Keep smiling and thanks from the core of my heart for showing the world to make us believe that it's still worthy and beautiful place to live in.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yes, I remember reading that as well, perfect way to describe it! Thank you!

[@Amar-ez9ug]

Beautiful Amazing Fantastic Awesome....👍😊

[@CanadaLifts]

Loved it!

[@its_sarandipity]

Alina the well-traveled saying "the best" says something! 💯 definitely going on my to-visit list. Also, I think Laine contributed to this experience being the best! :)

[@AlinaMcleod]

Absolutely! Hope you have an amazing time :)

[@laineslowski]

Thank you ☺

[@zahoorsafi8059]

Amazing..💕 when you ll come to discover beautiful places in Pakistan? 😊

[@enki5420]

wow ~~~ beautiful park.

[@thieudtcvlogs6312]

Một phong cảnh thành binh yên tĩnh,rất là đẹp tôi yêu cái thiền nhiên hung vĩ của bạn❤❤❤❤

[@yipmabaruya1148]

Good night from Papua New Guinea. I enjoyed watching your contents. I liked and subscribed to your KZbin channel for more contents.

[@riazahmed7032]

Hi Alina very nice video ❤

[@stefanschneider3311]

We visited YoHo last year. Lovely places. Greeting from Germany.

[@chuckh4077]

Love that park and the drink named after it.

[@AlinaMcleod]

It is??

[@Westlake]

First time at Yoho was in 1978 to go heli-skiing from Golden with Mountain Canada Heli-skiing. Believe it was $100 back then. Amazing adventure! Came back 6 years later with a 4x5” (film) view camera to photograph Takakkaw Falls and other scenic features in the surrounding area. Nice video and Yoho is certainly a special place. Will check out BaseCamp Lodge when I’m there next!

[@AlinaMcleod]

That's pretty epic!

[@marksadventures3889]

Well starting of with a great name, Banff - oh I have folks there and 2 Bonnie lasses too! Canada is is very much on my list of places to go.

[@mohammedfa47]

Nature is the most beautiful place to rest the soul and renew energy

[@khurramshahzad640]

Excellent video❤

[@Donovan_Williams]

Nice video. I've seen Yoho on the map and its been on my list to check out. I had a feeling it would be worth it.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yes, you absolutely should!

[@emadrmila8791]

Wonderful landscape

[@farhadali5396]

wow amazing ❤

[@montherjamil9334]

Wonderful video... Wonderful lady ... Wonderful our Canada

[@hardrider6955]

One beautiful lady exploring beautiful things in this video❤ 🎥

[@alibavi2131]

طلعات في هذا مكان يجنن وراحت البال❤😊

[@alexykong9378]

Stunning!#

[@DavidL23.]

Hello Alina! 😄🙏👋🌟 I hope your having a wonderful day! This is really a beautiful super marvelous masterpiece video! 😁👍❤️👏📹🇨🇦🏔🌲🏞🛶🥇💯✨💫🌟 Wow! Yoho National Park looks so absolutely amazing! Emerald Lake, Takakkaw River and Laughing Falls is magnificent! Lake O’Hara is really wonderful! Also the Basecamp Lodge looks very nice! Even the food at the restaurants looks truly delicious! I would definitely like to visit Yoho National Park one day. It truly is a beautiful magnificent place! Thank you so very much Alina to share with us this amazing fantastic video. You are the best and greatest world traveler adventurer ever! 😃👍👏✈️🌎📹🥇💯🏆💫🌟 I wish you Alina a wonderful excellent glorious blessed day. 😊🙏❤️👋🇨🇦👍✨🌟

[@AlinaMcleod]

It sure was. Thanks very much, David!

[@michaelxiang8972]

I am in Alberta. Went to those parks each year. Like the trip each time.

[@icevoss9917]

The video was amazing....never been to yohoo

[@kmilton1593]

Thanks for covering Yoho (I live three hours away, but have never made it there).

[@yoshikiyamaguchi5295]

Planning to move to Canada under a working holiday visa and hoping to be able to settle there after WH. The beauty of the nature Canada has to offer shown in this video is just amazing

[@AlinaMcleod]

Wishing you all the best with the move!

[@atsrikumar1307]

Beautiful place❤❤❤

[@bernabecaneta6154]

Hi ma'am good evening I'm happy to see you good health and safe and still thank for sharing this video GodBless yuo allways

[@user-fl7iy2mc4b]

I did this hike about 5 years ago with a friend of mine! Absolutely my favourite hikes in the Rockies!❤ Also we hiked the 11km both ways lol but def I'd do it again!

[@AlinaMcleod]

That's awesome!

[@deepakmudgal9886]

Wonderful place❤👌👌

[@josealfonsosilvalatorre1826]

Amazing video