The largest lake in the park, Emerald Lake ... which is just over the border from Alberta as you cross into British Columbia. Yoho is one of several national parks within the region, with Jasper ...

Emerald Lake makes a fine morning destination, with a stop at Natural Bridge en route. Have a stroll at the lake, then head back to Trans-Canada 1, catch some lunch in Field, and keep going east ...

You can reach the Emerald Lake ... you to the Bear Lake Loop. Unless you get to the parking lot early (before 8 a.m.), you might want to ditch your car and instead rely on the park's free shuttle ...