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Nestled among stunning mountain peaks in southwestern Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park should be on your travel bucket list. This park makes up half of the Glacier-Waterton International Peace Park, which was the first of its kind when it was established in 1932.
Small, but mighty, Waterton Lakes is the smallest national park in the Rockies, but that just means more awesome per square kilometre. The prairies of Alberta meet the peaks of the Rocky Mountains in Waterton Lakes National Park. Clear lakes, thundering waterfalls, rainbow-coloured streams, colourful rocks and mountain vistas await hikers and sightseers. Waterton packs a big natural punch into a relatively small area.
Waterton Lakes National Park offers plenty to keep visitors busy. Sightsee on scenic roadways, watching for abundant wildlife. Explore natural attractions, from a vivid red canyon to mist-cloaked waterfalls. Visit the postcard-perfect Waterton community for day hikes, and take part in a range of water activities.
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Whether driving scenic roads, hiking mountain trails, or relaxing in town, Waterton Lakes National Park offers excellent wildlife viewing year-round, with more than 60 species of mammals. In the community of Waterton, bighorn sheep, deer and ground squirrels are commonly seen, while trails often reveal birds, small mammals and grazing wildlife. The park’s grasslands also provide important habitat for elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer, and black bears are occasionally spotted on open slopes, forest edges and berry patches in late summer.
Late summer and autumn are especially rewarding for wildlife watching, when animals gather on the lower mountain grasslands where food is plentiful and views are open. During this time, deer, elk and bighorn sheep enter their mating season, displaying impressive antlers and thick coats. Visitors may hear the haunting bugle of elk echoing across the valleys or witness dramatic head-butting contests between bighorn rams.
If spectacular scenery appeals, the scenic drives through Waterton Lakes National Park offer breathtaking views with plenty of pull-offs and viewpoints along the way.
The Entrance Parkway runs from the park gate to the Waterton townsite, following the Waterton Lakes chain and passing the historic Prince of Wales Hotel, with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. The Red Rock Parkway travels 15 km through the Blakiston Valley to Red Rock Canyon, showcasing the dramatic meeting of prairie and mountain landscapes. The Chief Mountain Highway connects the park with Glacier National Park in the U.S., climbing to a lookout with sweeping views of the Waterton and Blakiston valleys. Near the park’s northern boundary, the Bison Paddock Loop Road offers the chance to see plains bison roaming freely across native fescue grasslands.
The sweet little village known as the "Waterton townsite" is located on the shores of majestic Upper Waterton Lake, just across the water from the United States border. If the heart of Waterton Lakes National Park is its rugged natural beauty, then Waterton Village is its pulse. This tiny, vibrant town is an epicenter of activity, full of fun possibilities and dining experiences from fine to casual.
Waterton is decidedly low key – and despite the park’s popularity, you’ll never have to fight crowds while wandering the streets. Somehow or other, Waterton has managed to maintain its authenticity. This is a truly natural mountain town – the very kind of place you envision when conjuring up ideas of an unspoiled natural paradise. It’s rusticbut hugely friendly, and will welcome you with open arms.
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