The rates are $100/hr per canoe. This includes paddles & PFD's (Personal Flotation Devices) which must be worn by everyone.

There must be one adult per canoe (at least 19years old).

One of our canoes can fit a maximum of:

• 3 adults per canoe, or

• 2 Adults + 2 small children (each less than 60lbs/27kg)

No, we don’t allow any pets in our canoes.

No. Canoes are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please have your entire group ready to go BEFORE getting in line. Priority will be given to those who are fully ready to go.

No. You will need to bring everything with you in the canoe. The only exceptions to this are items like baby strollers and wheelchairs.

We do NOT permit consumption of alcoholic beverages in the canoes, but feel free to pack a lunch/snacks if you want.

There must be at least one person per canoe of at least 19 years of age.

Babies are allowed but must be at least 20lbs/9kg to fit our smallest PFDs.

No, we don’t.

No, we don’t allow switching people.

No. In addition to the high amount of extra wear and tear on the canoes this causes, it can also be quite unstable for guests to load/unload unassisted. Our canoe dock is the only place to launch and land our canoes.

In general, the following guidelines should be followed for safety:

• NEVER stand up in the canoe!

• Use caution when loading/unloading; 1 person at a time and move slowly!

• Try to maintain balance while in the canoe. Avoid sudden movements.

• Be prepared for possible bad weather. Dress for the conditions and be prepared for conditions to change rapidly.

Mountain weather is variable and can change quickly. As a minimum, we recommend bringing:

• a rain jacket

• a sun hat

• a full water bottle

You should be prepared for any of these things any day of the season! We don’t give refunds for bad weather, or offer the chance to come back to the dock to wait out a storm and the go back out to finish your hour. It is in your best interest to come prepared and check the forecast for Yoho National Park before coming.

In general:

• most people can keep canoeing through light to moderate rain without a problem if they’re wearing rain gear.

• Strong winds can be challenging for new canoeist, especially for a single adult paddler in a canoe. We sometime restrict who can go out in strong winds, or even temporarily pause rentals.

• Thunder storms happen throughout the spring & summer months. Sometimes they pass by in the distance and can be ignored, while other times they hit the lake directly. During a thunderstorm over the lake, it is always recommended to get of the water, either back to the dock or to the closest shore to wait it out.

Yes. Everyone renting canoes on Emerald lake is subject to the same safety requirements.

Our season runs from approximately May long weekend until Thanksgiving weekend, but is dependent on the date the ice melts in the spring, as well as the weather in October.

We often have big lineups at opening and closing time. The last canoes go out at 4:45pm (unless otherwise posted), so don’t come too late as we stop sending boats out at closing time, regardless of the length of the remaining lineup!

We’re located in Yoho National Park, British Columbia. We are on Mountain Time, the same as Calgary/Edmonton.

No. You will need to purchase this either in Field at the visitor information center, or at the West entrance to Yoho National Park.

No. We only rent canoes.

No, we don't rent paddling accessories as private watercraft are currently prohibited in Yoho Park.

No. Parks Canada has prohibited the use of personal watercraft on the lake due to the discovery of whirling disease in the lake.

Nope. Enjoy the peace.