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Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake
This turquoise gem is in Yoho National Park. It's a great spot for canoeing and is one of the best ways to enjoy a sunny day in the Canadian Rockies. Easy Access off the Trans-Canada Highway 1, east of Golden.
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“BREATHTAKING!!”
June 08, 2025, by Chad2014
This georgeous lake is surrounded by majestic imposing mountains. Just as beautiful as Lake Louise and Moraine IMO. Don't miss it. I did get charged a penalty for leaving Alberta though 😩. It's just...
“Green Dream”
May 31, 2025, by MisterSandals
A coworker recommended this as a quick hike. The south side was a bit tenous only because of roots and snowmelt. If you have time, make sure to hike up to Hamilton Falls. All in all about a 2-3...
“Emerald Lake is tremendous!”
April 24, 2025, by tdsuperstar
Just a tremendous part of Yoho NP, Emerald Lake had pristine beautiful water. The views were stunning and the general feeling of awe hits you right away. It was nicer that it was not the busiest of...