Parks Manager

Getting to Yoho National Park

Yoho National Park sits in BC, Canada, with Golden the nearest town of any size — about 35.7 km (22.2 mi) out, or roughly 50 min of driving.

Towns to base yourself in

Towns nearest Yoho National Park
TownDistanceEstimated drive
Golden35.7 km (22.2 mi)50 min
Radium Hot Springs91.7 km (57 mi)1 hr 48 min
Invermere103 km (64 mi)1 hr 58 min
Revelstoke128 km (79.3 mi)2 hr 20 min
Big Eddy129 km (80.1 mi)2 hr 21 min
Nakusp158 km (98.2 mi)2 hr 46 min
Kaslo168 km (104 mi)2 hr 55 min
Sicamous186 km (116 mi)3 hr 11 min

How to read these numbers

Distances are straight-line between the town and the park centre. Drive estimates add a road factor and an average speed, which is close enough for planning but wrong wherever mountains, ferries, or seasonal closures are involved.

Inside a large park, getting from the entrance to the part you came to see can add another hour or more.

Region pages

Common questions

What is the closest town to Yoho National Park?

Golden, about 35.7 km (22.2 mi) away — roughly 50 min of driving.

Where should I stay when visiting Yoho National Park?

The practical bases are Golden, Radium Hot Springs, and Invermere — all within a reasonable drive of the park.