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Field () is a town of approximately 300 people located in the Kicking Horse River valley of southeastern British Columbia , Canada within the confines of Yoho National Park . Field was established during the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway as a locomotive depot for pusher engines required to help trains over the nearby Field Hill and Big Hill . The town was given its name by the CPR in December 1884 to honour American businessman Cyrus West Field , who was instrumental in establishing trans-atlantic Telegraph service. Field is 27 Km west of Lake Louise along the Trans-Canada Highway , the only access to Field. The visitor centre for Yoho NP is located in Field, and those wishing to visit the area surrounding Lake O'Hara can obtain a camping permit here. There are many Hiking opportunities near the town including:
(2599m), Mount Field (2635m), Mount Stephen (3199m) and Paget Peak (2560m). There are several points of interests nearby including:
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