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Lake O’Hara

Lake O’Hara. Breathtaking destination in the Canadian Rockies.  A backpackers haven with a well developed network of connector-trails and high alpine routes. Enjoy a series of exquisite glacial-fed aqua marine colored lakes. Located in Yoho National Park, accessed by shuttle that should be reserved at the beginning of the booking season. The other option is to walk 11 km in. 
 
Plan far ahead to arrange your multi-day camping trip at Lake O’Hara. I suggest you use the online booking system at the very start of the year, beginning in February.
 
If you find a way to secure a campsite at this campground you will be staying at what is probably the best campground in the Rockies.
 
30 Sites
Running Potable Water
Sheltered Cooking Areas
Daily Cleaned Toilets
Bear Lockers and Nightly Activities
Reserved Seats on the Shuttle in and out of the area
 
Highly suggest that you create an account and login to the online reservation system on the first morning of reservations, February 3 at 8am, subject to change. Navigate to Backcountry Camping, Yoho National Park and enter the preferred dates and campsites.
Good Luck!!
 
 
 
Day-use: If you are planning on a single day-trip to Lake O’Hara you will have to reserve your seat on the shuttle by way of a random draw starting in March, or do the 11km walk in on the fire road. One could do this walk-in and hike the area around and above the lake in one day but you will want to get an early start and be in good physical condition to complete the hike. The busses returning to the parking area apparently have spare seats more often than not. You might get lucky and get a ride back. No guarantees, so be prepared to walk back.
 
 
 
Reservation Helpdesk:
1-877-737-3783, 519-826-5391.
 
 
 
For complete information on planning a trip, including travel to, camping or staying at one of the huts at Lake O’Hara and the area visit Parks Canada.
 
Have a preference to stay at a lodge or hut and be spoiled in a pristine setting and don’t mind paying a steep price to do so, then check out these options.
 
Elizabeth Parker Hut offers two cabins right by the lake for around $65.00 a night in the peak seasons, summer and winter. You will also have to pay for the shuttle, around $15.00. Group capacity up to 24. Keep in mind that this is communal sleeping arrangements, all in the same room.
 

Lake O’Hara Lodge offers lodge rooms for two from $800.00 a night to lakeshore cabins up to $1300.00. All meals included.

 

Trails info around Lake O’Hara.

 
Lake O’Hara Trails Geographical Map – You might want to download this to your phone, unless you are using Alltrails Pro.

Detailed Google Map of the Canadian Rockies: See all routes in and around the Canadian Rockies.

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Trip planning can be very time consuming and a lot of work. Guided tours are an excellent option.

With the information provided, you can book your flight and a one night stay, if necessary, at a hotel by the airport.

Hotels with Calgary Airport Shuttle Service. 

Arrange your Brewster Express from the airport to Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise or Jasper where 10Adventures will take care of the rest with a bus that will drive you to your first day of camping under the star filled skies of Alberta or British Columbia.

Weather you’re backpacking through the backcountry or touring the most popular sites in the Rockies, your meals and accommodations and return to the Brewster Express airport bus will be taken care of.

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