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Yoho National Park is the smallest of the Canadian Rocky Mountains national parks. It is located in British Columbia and is not as busy as its Alberta neighbour, Banff National Park.
The Kicking Horse River flows through Yoho, as does the Trans Canada Highway on its way to Vancouver. The small town of Field is situated on Highway 1 (it's the last town in BC when travelling east).
Lake O'Hara is one of the key attractions. It is not as accessible as the Banff National Park lakes, but should be less crowded. The area is also a key wildlife area, so the number of visitors is controlled. There are some great hikes in the park.
Kootenay National Park is also in British Columbia. Highway 93 runs through the middle of the Park. The continental divide runs along the park boundary with Banff National Park.
At the divide the rivers run either west to the Pacific Ocean or continue the long journey east to the Atlantic Ocean. There are more great trails to Marble Canyon and the Paint Pots in the north.
The Radium Hot Springs in the southern part of the Park are very popular (especially in summer).
You need a park pass to enter most National Parks (depending on the location you can pay at the gate to a National Park or if available from Park ticket vending machines - at one location on Vancouver Island we used a ticket vending machine that accepted our credit card). The fee charged depends on the number of days you are staying and the size of your party. If you are visiting other national parks in Canada it may be worth purchasing 12 month National Passes for participating National Parks and/or Historic Sites that are listed at this link.
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