Drive the lesser-known roads of Yoho National Park with an offline audio guide that stops at Emerald Lake, the Spiral Tunnel viewpoint and Takakkaw Falls. Learn geology, railway history and paleontology at your own pace.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Pull off the highway, switch on the audio guide and let the Rockies do the talking. This self-guided driving tour threads you through Yoho National Park’s craggy valleys and glacier-fed lakes, pausing at viewpoints where water and stone argue over who shapes the land.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; walking at stops ranges from short boardwalks to moderate 2–3 hour hikes.
Wildlife
History
Yoho’s valleys were traditional travel routes for Indigenous peoples and later became critical corridors for the Canadian Pacific Railway; the Burgess Shale near Mount Field produced world‑changing fossil finds.
Conservation
Yoho is federally protected—stay on designated roads and trails, pack out waste, and respect seasonal closures to protect fragile alpine vegetation and wildlife.
Reserve your spot on the Yoho National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Buy one per vehicle
This tour is licensed per car—load the app on one device and connect it to your stereo so everyone can listen together.
Download before you arrive
Download the Action Tour Guide tour over Wi‑Fi to ensure offline playback in areas with no cell service.
Check seasonal road access
The Takakkaw Falls detour and some higher-altitude roads are only reliably open in summer (July–September).
Carry a printed park pass backup
Parks Canada entrance passes are required and sometimes enforced at the gate—have a digital or paper copy ready.
Smartphone with Action app
Required to run the audio tour and offline maps.
Car charger / power bank
Keeps your device powered for audio and GPS over the full route.
Parks Canada pass
Required for park entry and enforcement at gates.
Layered outerwear
Mountain weather shifts quickly—bring a windbreaker and insulating layer even in summer.
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