Fr. 15.7 .: Takakkaws Falls and Ross Lake

On the last day in Yoho National Park, another highlight awaits us. We drive to the 384m high Takakkaws Falls.

The narrow and steep Yoho Valley Road winds its way up the mountain through several switchbacks. This 14 km long side road is only open in the summer months.

Already from the road and the parking lot, we can catch a first glimpse before we stand in the spray of the waterfall after a short hike. We have taken precautions and brought our rain jackets!

The name of the waterfall means "it is magnificent" in the language of the Indians, and we can only agree with that. Huge amounts of crystal clear water thunder down into the valley. We linger at a beautiful viewpoint equipped with the typical red Canada chairs.

In the afternoon, Lorrain recommended a hike to Ross Lake for us. With just over 3 km to the lake, it is actually a family-friendly route, but today in the sun at 30°C, it is rather demanding. The last kilometer leads through dense forest on a narrow path, and we hope that it is too hot for the bears as well. (According to Lorrain, however, you don't have to worry if you are in a group. But of course, we still worry about it.)

From the edge of the enchanting lake, we look at the imposing rock formations of Narao Peak and Divide Mountain.

We are all alone with the lake and the kids immediately find their spots to play in the clear water.

For dinner, we drive to Emerald Lake again and sit on the terrace of the small cozy café with a great view.

In the evening, we are invited to Lorrain's small "garden" for a glass of Canadian wine and learn a lot about life in the national park and with the bears.