Lake O’Hara

Generations of visitors to Yoho National Park have regarded the alpine splendour of the Lake O’Hara the jewel of the Canadian Rockies.

Summer hikers have the opportunity to explore a diverse range of over 80 km of alpine hiking trails.

Lake O’Hara in front of Mount Odaray
Photo by J.Borno

To protect this sensitive alpine area and maintain a wilderness experience, a quota system is in place to limit the number of visitors using the public bus service into Lake O’Hara. The daily quota allows only 42 day users.

Lake O’Hara Lodge was built in 1925-26 by the Canadian Pacific Railroad
Photo by J.Borno

Reservations are required to take the bus to Lake O’Hara for day use and camping. You may reserve up to three calendar months in advance of your visit, by telephone only.

Seven Sisters Falls
Photo by J.Borno

Lake O’Hara from the Yukeness ledges
Photo by J.Borno

Lake O’Hara from the Lake Oesa trail
Photo by J.Borno