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Yoho National Park
IUCN Category II (National Park)
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Takakkaw Falls
Yoho National Park is located in British Columbia
Yoho National Park
Yoho National Park
Location in British Columbia
Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Golden
Area 1,313 km2 (507 sq mi)
Established October 10, 1886
Governing body Parks Canada
World Heritage site 304

Yoho National Park is a beautiful national park located in British Columbia, Canada. It sits right in the middle of the amazing Canadian Rockies. This park is famous for its huge ice fields, towering mountains, and many stunning waterfalls.

The name "Yoho" comes from a word in the Cree language. It means something like "awe" or "wonder." This name perfectly describes how people feel when they see the park's incredible beauty. Yoho National Park is next to Kootenay National Park to the south and Banff National Park in Alberta to the east. It is also part of a bigger area called the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. This means it's a very special place recognized around the world!

Tall Mountains of Yoho

Yoho National Park is home to many impressive mountains. These giant peaks reach high into the sky. Here are some of the most well-known mountains you can find in the park:


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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Parque nacional Yoho para niños

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