national park of Canada located in the Rockies Mountains in British Columbia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yoho National Park is a national park in British Columbia, Canada. It is in the Canadian Rockies. The park has large ice fields and mountains, as well as many waterfalls. The name "Yoho" comes from a Cree word that is said in awe, probably because of the beauty of the area.[1] It is to the north of the Kootenay National Park and to the west of the Banff National Park in Alberta. The park is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site.[2]
Yoho National Park | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
Location | British Columbia, Canada |
Nearest city | Golden |
Coordinates | 51°23′43″N 116°29′12″W |
Area | 1,313 km2 (507 sq mi) |
Established | October 10, 1886 |
Governing body | Parks Canada |
World Heritage site | 304 |
Website | Official website |
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