2016 Yoho National Park Announcement Grand total investment*: $97 M

Yoho National Park

Yoho National Park is found on the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, adjacent to Banff and Kootenay national parks. Towering rock walls, spectacular waterfalls and soaring peaks earn the park its name—Yoho is a Cree expression of awe and wonder. Here in the shadow of the Great Divide are the secrets of ancient ocean life, the power of ice and water, and the stories of plants and animals that continue to evolve today.

 

List of projects:

Project name: Trans-Canada Highway Twinning in Yoho National Park

Estimated total: $85.9 M

Project description: This project involves twinning of 6 km of the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) in Yoho National Park, as well as the environmental and cultural assessment, and substantial twinning design for the remaining 40 km of the Trans-Canada Highway through Yoho National Park. The project will improve motorist safety, reduce highway wildlife mortality, provide safe wildlife crossing opportunities, and ensure the flow of goods and services on Canada’s national highway. Work is expected to be completed in March 2018.

 

Project name: Ottertail River and Kicking Horse River - Bridge Rehabilitation

Estimated total: $8.7 M

Project description: This project will rehabilitate the Ottertail Bridge (km 107.2) and Kicking Horse River Bridge (km 122) located on the Trans-Canada Highway in Yoho National Park. This work is anticipated to start in 2018.

 

Project name: Rehabilitation of Front-country Campgrounds - Monarch and Kicking Horse

Estimated total: $1.8 M

Project description: Rehabilitation work at both campgrounds will include replacement of kiosks, sani-stations, and rehabilitation of above ground camping infrastructure, which includes such things as tent sites, shelters, shower buildings, roads and playgrounds. This work is anticipated to start in 2018.

 

Project name: Rehabilitation of Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge Day Use Areas

Estimated total: $675 K

Project description: Work will entail resurfacing Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge day use areas’ parking lots. Additionally, repair or replacement of dilapidated barriers, curbs and guide rails will occur, as well as replacement of failed railings on trails to improve visitor safety. This project will also include the rehabilitation of information signs to facilitate visitor flow and provide seasonally appropriate messages. Portions of the trail leading to the Natural Bridge viewing area will also be addressed drainage and wear. This work is anticipated to start in 2018.

* Please note that the sum of individual project values may not equal the grand total indicated at the top of this document due to standard rounding errors.

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