Absolutely stunning and a must-go lake. Highly recommend floating on the lake with the rental canoe - there’s nothing likes it and we loved it.

Wonderful lake surrounded by mountains, great for canoeing, but very crowded during the day. Would still recommend!

Beautiful trail surrounding the lake! Mostly flat but it was a bit muddy on the east side of the lake because it’s more wooded. I recommend turning around at the bridge if you want to stay on the paved path. The canoe rentals looked amazing! $90 for up to 3 people per canoe.

A must see lake, we visited lots of times

Amazing, unique, do it. Best day to visit is with blue sky, sunshine! Do the hike around the lake, it is worth. Little Café closes early, 5pm. Rent a little boat, try the unique echo, enjoy the views from water to mountains. Parking is free, but crowded, go at 2pm or 5pm. Wonderful. Take enough water with you on the hike. No mobil coverage at all.

This place is insanely beautiful with emerald color water and spectacular mountain backdrop view. We were lucky that it wasn’t too crowded and we easily got the parking. The walk around the lake was beautiful and easy. Even there was no sunlight during our visit, the lake was still beautiful.

It’s the best lake for viewing green water. The views are so breathtaking and mesmerizing. It offers a good side trail along the lake to experience view from different angles. There are several designed wooden log benches along the trail. The lake has enough parking spaces for vehicles and RVs as well. The lake offers canoeing for $80/hr.

Great place. You have to take a canoe and feel it because it's amazing

What a stunning lake. I have never seen such glass like reflecting water. It is so clear and glistens in the sunlight. The parking was quite busy over the thanksgiving weekend. The trail around is leisurely and accessible. Very nice picnic spots as well.

WOW!

The best view it's my favorite place

Emerald lake is one of the most beautiful lakes Ive ever had to pleasure to visit. If you’re in BC i highly suggest stopping there to see it with your own eyes. The colour of the water is breathtaking and so green. Beautiful sight!! You need to go here and check it out for yourself!! Wish i could visit more often

Cool place to visit. Great place for family hiking.

Beautiful, easy walk around the lake, even some section a little bit muddy.

it is so beautiful and grand

Had a fantastic walk around the lake, would recommend

Wow..what an amazing lake! The hike is beautiful and you get to see the lake from all angles. It was busy though

The lake is enclosed by mountains of the President Range, as well as Mount Burgess and Wapta Mountain. This basin traps storms, causing frequent rain in summer and heavy snowfalls in winter. This influx of moisture works with the lake's low elevation to produce a unique selection of flora. Trees found here are more typical of B.C.'s wet interior forests, such as western red cedar, western yew, western hemlock and western white pine. The alluvial fan on the northeast shore produces wildflowers in abundance during late June and early July. Due to its high altitude, the lake is frozen from November until June. The vivid turquoise color of the water, caused by powdered limestone, is most spectacular in July as the snow melts from the surrounding mountains.

We visited this beautiful lake on our bus tour of the Canadian Rockies in August 2019. It was the first of the many mountain lakes we saw on the trip. The water had a unique emerald green colour which was indeed mesmerizing and unforgettable. We strolled around the lakeside for about an hour and enjoyed the scenery with the snow capped mountains encircling the lake.

Beautiful

Amazing Lake

A beautiful place for few days trip. The lake has clean water. Few places to visit in the national park n few activities to do including biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, etc. definitely, worth of a visit if you like water, mountain n nature.

Definitely worth the long drive. Wow.. beautiful views of the mountain and surreal green hue of the water.

The scenery here is beyond amazing, water color is stunning. There is a nice easy trail around the whole lake. Some parts were a bit muddy, but otherwise no obstacles, anyone in a moderate shape should be able to do it. Parking was not too difficult on a weekday.

Breathtaking view, so green this lake. But this is crowdy. One can do canoeing and kayaking. We came from Banff to watch this beautiful lake.Have some hiking spot also.

Great lake and not as crowded as others in the park. 5 km trail that loops around the lake and mostly under the trees. Very relaxing hike suitable for a fam with little kids. Lodge on site with a full bar. Parking was available a bit down the road (August 10 at around noon)

Had a great sunrise walk, the trail is easy and has lots of look out stop, worth for photos and memories. Some part of the trail is muddy, be aware of this.

Beautiful lake in BC. only 2 hour from Calgary. There are traditional lodge to stay over.

Highly recommend renting kayak for 1h =$90, max 3 people. It’s one of my favorite lakes. So underrated. Turquoise water, lovely souvenir shop with plenty of magnets, tshirts, patches, stickers, etc. the lake has beautiful views and the trail around.

Gorgeous spot. Easy yet a great hike around the lake and also has harder ones here. You can also rent canoes here in the summer. You can also see some spruce grouse around here. Super peaceful. Washroom available at the entrance area in the form of a nicer outhouse. Peaceful yet can be very busy in the summer months with limited parking spaces.

Behold a breathtakingly beautiful lake, its charm accentuated during the winter months when the water exudes a mesmerizing green hue that perfectly complements the pristine white of the snow-capped mountains. This picturesque scene is a testament to the natural wonders of our world, offering a captivating and serene landscape that truly embodies the beauty found in earthly paradises.

It's a gorgeous lake of Emerald color hence derived its name. It falls in the province of British Columbia, but is pretty close to Banff National Park. You have limited parking at this place. It's very calm and serene in the surroundings. A bright sunny day is perfect for a visit in the month of July - September. There's a lodge and cafe at the banks of the lake

This is a beautiful lake in Yoho national park. When we visited it was very busy, we got parking far away from lake. We rented a canoe and we were able to enjoy the views. There is a restaurant & cafe here. It is a great place to visit.

A must see and do! Get there early for parking. The walk around the lake is beautiful.

Love this place ❤️

Go n look

Amazing place. Nice coffee shop available here.

Rohit

Beautiful place, there is a restraint, hiking trail, and canoeing 🛶.

Breathtaking views.

Quite and beautiful!

Awesome

Nice views 👌

Love at first sight to this♥️Most favourite of all the places I've been...It really amazed me of this beautiful lake..It is Emerald indeed😍 Highly recomended👌😊👌

i have traveled extensively around the world and i must say this is one of the most beautiful places i have ever seen! The quiet that people respect there, and the fossils make it all that much interesting.

Amazing scenery

Very busy, lake is nothing special ...

😍😍😍😍😍

One of the best lake i visited. 5 stars

This is so far the most beautiful lake i have seen in British Columbia! There is no need to hike! It’s just few walks away from the parking lot and say hello To this mesmerising lake! Better be early to capture this beauty!

One of the most beautiful lakes out there!

Wow! Spectacular sight... so turquoise and not as busy as nearby Alberta lakes! Decent trails of different grades and lengths.

Beautiful and very cool

I can't describe the beauty of this place, you must visit the Emerald Lake💚

Breath taking

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful lake and full of rental houses suitable for children. There are walking paths and swimming boats (Original) بحيرة جميلة جدا ومليئة بمنازل الايجار مناسبة للاطفال يوجد مسارات للمشي وقوارب للسباحة

Beautiful lake in BC

Went there with a kayak, it was amazing! Stunning color and the views you get from the middle of the lake are something else. The water was cold, but ou just don't want to miss the opportunity :D

pretty place!

Turquoise green, nice hiking and canoeing. Easy access, the gem of Yoho National Park.

Calm and relaxing while looking at this lake with the mountain reflection. We walked around the cabins not knowing there wasn’t anything at the end of the pathway. The cafe was still closed when we arrived around 8am. Not too much happening here aside from the rental boathouse and picturesque of the lake and mountain. You can also take a trail hike around the lake.