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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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4.7 based on 1421 reviews
“Another beautiful Canadian lake!”
Another beautiful Canadian lake!
September 23, 2025, by crosscourtforehand
This place is overrun with buses, tour groups, and tourists but once you see it, it is easy to see why. We drove over from Field after breakfast and I guess we beat some of the crowds, but still...
“So beautiful and serene”
So beautiful and serene
September 21, 2025, by mariamP1192SR
The most beautiful lake! Canoeing here was - I can’t put in words - so wonderful and serene. I felt so fortunate to be there. Great staff. I needed help getting out of the boat and they were super...
“Truly emerald green”
Truly emerald green
September 14, 2025, by Ilyas2010
Emerald green lake that begs for a quick dip in the water... for daredevils that wish to conquer the freezing glacier waters.