Waterton lakes national park travel alberta, canada. It borders glacier national park in montana, united states. In 1932, waterton lakes national park and glacier national park were combined to form the waterton glacier international peace park, the world. Clear lakes, thundering waterfalls, rainbowcoloured streams, colourful rocks and mountain vistas await hikers and sightseers. Showcasing waterton lake views this hotel features an onsite restaurant and bar.
Check out our interactive map featuring lodging, activities and points of interest in and around the park. The official travel planning site for the town of waterton, alberta. Waterton lakes national park national glacier park visitor reception centre apgar visitor center saint mary visitor center logan pass visitor center 26mi 42km 10mi 16km 22mi 35km 14mi 22km 28mi 11mi 45km 18km 1mi 1. Waterton lakes national park is the canadian portion of waterton glacier international peace park, a unesco world heritage site which extends into the us as glacier national park. Mary cut bank area lake mcdonald area two medicine. The waterton glacier suites is open all year round and is centrally located in the townsite of waterton, but, at the same time, is tucked away in a. There are 255 km 191 miles of trails in waterton lakes national park.
There is also a very nice cement walkway that you can walk along the shoreline. Waterton lakes national park official mapquest maps. If you have any problems or advice, please email us at. Prince of wales hotel waterton lake national park waterton. Waterton was the fourth canadian national park, formed in 1895 and named after waterton lake, in turn after the victorian naturalist and conservationist charles waterton. Mary lake, akaminakishinena provincial park, and the waterton lakes. The park is a particularly good place to enjoy a variety of shorter trails which can be easily completed in a few hours or a day. Rv parks near waterton lakes national park, alberta. Explore the north cascades national park and the wilderness around washington states scenic north cascades using this guidebook to the 59 best day hikes in the region. Waterton lakes webcams canadian rockies travel guide. Showing rv parks and camgrounds near waterton lakes national park. The waterton lake shoreline is a very popular place to hang out while visiting waterton park townsite in waterton lakes national park. Download hiking the north cascades pdf books pdfbooks. The full park map is also available as a highquality art poster print from the npmaps glacier store.
The first international peace park in the world in combination with glacier national park in montana, usa, waterton lakes national park offers spectacular scenery and is a paradise for hikers. The waterton glacier suites is the ideal accommodation for a mountain getaway to waterton lakes national park. Canada edmonton alberta garden entrance to the provincial parliament buildings. Each trail is rated, and ranges from easy to moderate to extremegiving newbie hikers or veterans with hundreds of miles on their boots the choices they want. Note the route of goingtothesun road, the attraction areas on the west and east sides, plus the canadian park section, waterton lakes, before you decide on where to stay and what park entrance to use. However, waterton lakes national park is rarely known to outside visitors, remaining a pocket of sublime tranquillity. Specific maps and highlights jasper mountain parks jasper national park jasper townsite jasper vicinity map lake louise townsite kootenay national park waterton national park yoho national park banff national park banff townsite village of radium sprints banff public transportation map banff townsite and surrounding area banff national park lake louise. Townsite campground in waterton lakes national park, canada.
Created in partnership with local land management agencies, this expertly researched map features key areas of interest including many glacier, great bear wilderness, flathead national forest, hungry horse reservoir, lake mcdonald, flathead river, st. Waterton lakes national park activity guide waterton. Waterton park boasts world class hiking with incredible scenery and many opportunities to view wildlife. Upper waterton lake waterton lakes national park all. Waterton lakes national park is a national park located in the southwest corner of alberta, canada. Get information on waterton lakes national park hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. Hiking guide for waterton lakes park, alberta, canada. Webcams in waterton lakes national park are limited. This historic hotel is also the most popular lodging option and offers a. Waterton lakes national park information guide, alberta. The map also shows where parks canada services and facilities are located in the village of waterton, and the location and status of frontcountry campgrounds, backcountry campgrounds and day use areas throughout the park. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in waterton lakes national park, canada on tripadvisor. Cdt throughhikers mexico to canada, who plan on entering glacier at.
With its prairies, lakes, mountains and rich variety of flora and fauna, the park spans 505 km 195 sq. The two parts are referred to as middle waterton lake, and upper waterton lake, the latter of which is divided by the canadaunited states border with canada. Canada mount vimey i nwaterton lakes national park alberta boat. Waterton lakes national park map of the park and surrounding areas waterton lakes national park created in 1895, this is the canadian part of the worlds first international peace park. The trail is primarily used for hiking, bird watching, and backpacking. Remington carriage museum is a 45 minute drive away.
Waterton lakes national park is home to more than 1,000 plant and flower species including 175 species of wildflowers listed as rare in alberta, 20 of which are only found in waterton. Top 10 things to do in waterton lakes national park. Created in partnership with local land management agencies, national geographics trails illustrated map of many glacier, glacier and waterton lakes national parks offers unparalleled detail for outdoor enthusiasts exploring the pristine landscapes contained within these two spectacular parks. Find information about traveling throughout the park. The waterton townsite is a cozy town on upper waterton lake full of shops, restaurants, outfitters and hotels. This map of waterton lakes national park shows the location and status of each hiking trail in the park, and its level of difficulty. Waterton lakes national park has 200 kilometres 120 miles of hiking trails, ranging from easy strolls to strenuous wilderness hikes. The place is accomplished with absolutley beautiful scenery, wildlife, forest, and flora. Visitor numbers took a hit after the 2017 kenow wildfire which burned over 19,000 hectares of the park, destroying infrastructure and damaging 80% of the trail network. It shares a border with the united states to the south and british columbia to the west. Waterton lakes national park is located in the southwest corner of alberta.
Interactive map view for camping near waterton lakes national park, alberta, canada and surrounding area. In addition to showing all of waterton lakes national park on one sheet, this map covers the eastern end of akaminakishinena provincial park, and the northern reaches of glacier national park, montana. Official glacier national park and waterton lakes map pdf. Note the route of going to the sun road, attractions on the west and east sides in u. Youll never run out of things to do in waterton with activities ranging from a scenic drive and wildlife viewing on red rock parkway to traditional afternoon tea service at the prince of wales hotel. Waterton lake is a mountain lake in southern alberta, canada and northern montana, united states. Printed highresolution glacier map posters and other products are available at the glacier national park maps store.
Canada valley of the ten peaks, laggan alberta lake mountain postcard. Waterton lakes national park travel guide expert picks. Waterton lakes national park national glacier park wardenranger station infrequently staffed unpaved road trail continental divide wardenranger station food service and lodging boat tourrentals backcountry campground lookout tower primitive campground campground selfguiding trail wheelchairaccessible trail. Map of waterton lakes national park waterton lakes. Featuring mountain or lake views each guest room at prince of wales hotel has a desk. Simply furnished all rooms provide free toiletries. The 15 best things to do in waterton lakes national park. This glacier national park map is an essential tool for a vacation in the park. Waterton lakes national park provincial route 5 alberta ab t0k.
The lake is composed of two bodies of water, connected by a shallow channel known locally as the bosporus. The prairies of alberta meet the peaks of the rocky mountains in waterton lakes national park. For many years a webcam was mounted on the roof of the waterton lakes lodge, facing south across the town to upper waterton lake, but it was out of service throughout 2017 view waterton. This site created by waterton park information services, in friendly waterton park, alberta, canada. Click on the arrow in the maps top left corner to toggle between the brochure map and the interactive park tiles map.
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