Situated in Yoho National Park, British Columbia, the Emerald Lake is the largest of Yoho's 61 lakes and ponds, and a premier tourist attraction. The lake offers an unmatched diversity of both activities and landscapes suited to nature lovers. The several different microclimates result in stunning vegetation and sensitive plant species that make for impressively delicate floral displays. The lake is an important water source that draws wildlife such as bald eagles, ospreys, and moose, as well as birds such as mergansers and loons.