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Field
The Village of Field, population 300, is located near the border
with the province of Alberta. Situated in the Rocky Mountains and
within the boundaries of Yoho National Park, Field has some spectacular
scenery to see.
Mount
Stephen
Just driving past Field and gazing at Mount Stephen is breathtaking.
This mountain has been the subject of many postcards dating back
to the early 1900's.
"Spiral
Tunnels"
Historically, Field played an important role for the Canadian Pacific
Railroad Company. The CPR built the famous "Spiral Tunnels,"
a set of tunnels that go through Mount Ogden and the Cathedral Crags.
Visit the lookout point that views this engineering marvel.
Eco-tourism
Field now plays an important part for the eco-tourism industry around
Yoho National Park. Various guides, accommodations and resorts exist
around Field. Check out the Yoho National Park Service and administration
building located at the entrance of Field. There are lots of information
and driving directions available.
Yoho
National Park
Some sports in Yoho National Park for you to do include, fishing,
hiking, back-country skiing, plus rock and ice-climbing opportunities.
For those who love hiking, there seems to be a never-ending supply
of trails.
Takkakaw
Falls
Hike into Takkakaw Falls, Canada's second-highest waterfall. This
254-meter (833 foot) high waterfall is totally awesome. Another
marvel is the "Natural Bridge," this is where the Kicking
Horse River has eroded solid rock, creating a natural bridge.
"The
Great Divide"
Other noteworthy sites to see include Lake O'Hara, Wapata Falls
and Emerald Lake. Also, check out "The Great Divide,";
this is the point where the Continental Divide decides the water
flow for the many rivers and creeks in the area.
Local
Business
Lodges
and Accommodation
Yoho
National Park
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Field and Mount
Stephen
Kicking Horse
River Valley
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