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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.
TripAdvisor® Traveler Reviews
based on 1416 reviews
“GORGEOUS!”
September 03, 2025, by Summit307
What a beautiful stop. There is parking. The lake is beautiful... the lodge is rustically elegant. I could have spent a lot time here... it is a beautiful way to spend a day.
The walking paths...
“Glorious, but come early in high season.”
September 02, 2025, by andyjanec
This place is stunning. We came very early before the shop and canoes were open and it was cold, even in August. The mist on the lake was eery and the water a deep blue without the sun on it. The...
“Beautiful; make sure to hike or rent a canoe”
August 18, 2025, by ChinS988
We visited Emerald Lake in mid-August. When we arrived it was close to noon time on a sunny day and the parking lot was full, with vehicles parked along the left side of the road in a long line. We...