Lake O'Hara - Most spectacular places in Canada

Lake O'Hara British Columbia - Lake O'Hara is a lake at an elevation of 2,115 m in the alpine area of Yoho National Park, in the province of British Columbia. Wikipedia

The Lake O'Hara area is one of the most spectacular places in Canada. Wildlife abounds, the hiking trails are extensive and varied and the surrounding high mountains are simply incredible. For these reasons, all of the facilities at Lake O'Hara are busy during the summer months. There is a campground, a lodge, and two Alpine Club of Canada huts – Abbot and Elizabeth Parker.

To get to any of these facilities, one must either hike 12km or take a scheduled bus. While the trail which parallels the bus road is a nice hike, we recommend you catch the bus and save your energy for the more spectacular hikes in and around the many alpine lakes, tarns, moraines and high traverses which surround Lake O'Hara.

The following information is in regards to taking the bus into Lake O'Hara during the summer months. Personal vehicles and mountain bikes are not allowed on the road or on the hiking trail that parallels the road. The road is normally plowed and ready for hiking from the end of May. http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/facility/ohara.html

Photos by Randy Berg