by Brian Patton | Sep 6, 2021 | Lake Louise, Lake O'Hara, Yoho National Park |
Most of the day hikes in the Canadian Rockies are one way, up-and-back, but here are my favourite classic Loop Hikes in Banff and Yoho National Parks. One of my favourite guidebooks is the UK’s Classic Walks in the Lake District by Walt Unsworth (yes, trail... by Brian Patton | May 11, 2018 | Lake O'Hara, Shuttle buses, Yoho National Park |
“Welcoming visitors since 1925 to what is certainly one of the singularly most stunning alpine locations on earth.” This description on the Lake O’Hara Lodge website is certainly no exaggeration. Lake O’Hara’s scenic reputation and... by Brian Patton | Sep 23, 2015 | Lake O'Hara, Larch viewing, Mt Assiniboine Provincial Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, Yoho National Park |
It’s larch viewing season in the Canadian Rockies and just like Halloween and Christmas, alpine larches (Larix lyallii) are providing an annual celebration in the Rockies’ high country. And despite rather grim weather last weekend, hundreds of larch... by Brian Patton | Sep 19, 2014 | Lake O'Hara, Larch viewing, Yoho National Park
Ask me about the best alpine larch trails in North America and I won’t hesitate to tell you Lake O’Hara. And the best time to be there is the third weekend in September. But if you don’t have a booking for the Lake O’Hara Lodge, Elizabeth Parker Hut, campground or...