Emerald Lake + More | Banff National Park

Emerald Lake + More | Banff National Park

Emerald Lake
1 Hour Canoe, 3.3 mi, 1-1.5 Hour Walk

Canoeing in Emerald Lake, a glacier-fed lake in Yoho National Park, was my favorite part of our trip. We arrived at Emerald Lake in the middle/later part of the day. There were people always coming and leaving, so parking wasn’t too difficult.

Moraine Lake, Johnston Canyon | Banff National Park

Moraine Lake, Johnston Canyon | Banff National Park

Johnston Canyon
Arrive ~8-8:30AM, 2-3 Hour Hike, 5 mi RT

Our day started in Johnston Canyon, a family-friendly hike on a boardwalk along and over the river in a beautiful canyon. It is a little over 30 minutes from the Banff National Park East entrance. The drive there on Highway 1A is smooth and very scenic. While Johnston Canyon has a decent sized parking lot, it does fill quickly so I would recommend arriving around 8 or 8:30 AM.

 
 
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