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Reviewed August 29, 2015

This is a beautiful park. The only reason I am only giving it a 4 is because when we were there it was pretty smoky from the fires burning in Washington State. We are planning on going back sometime soon.

Date of experience: August 2015
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Reviewed August 24, 2015

Some of the most beautiful lakes we saw on a road trip of the National Parks in the area. Great for those who enjoy canoes, kayaks, etc.

Date of experience: August 2015
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Reviewed August 21, 2015

After a a full trip to Banff/Jasper, this (and Yoho NP) stand out as my favorite visit.

I saw this as more "hands on" for my young teens, meaning there was more to do than hikes and views -- which you know is important if you have young teens. The big grassy bluff of the Prince of Wales Lodge is open for all to run around and experience the winds coming up off the mighty view of Upper Waterton Lake looking deep into the United States. You can actually do the "lean-into-the-wind" stance when the winds are strong enough, which they were on this day. But walk away from the bluff and the winds diminish for a wonderful walk about the uncrowded and unpretentious lodge.

The townsite is right on the lake. It has a long rocky beach that you can get into the water or even just skip rocks. Not as typical of the other popular National Park lakes that we had visited. The tourist shops just stretch around two blocks, so you can indulge the family without it getting carried away. More of a local feel as well.

Be sure to drive the short Buffalo Paddock loop which is north of the Park entrance. A single roadside sign right at the turnoff from the highway coming in from Pincer Creek. You'll be sure to sight some bison feeding somewhere within the meandering gravel loop.

We arrived at Pincer Creek the night before and found very adequate lodging at Parkway Motel. Glad we did not try to find drop in camping at Waterton because it appeared that everything was full this weekday.

Lastly, this was the first time I ever had zero - I mean zero - wait crossing into the US border. Heading across Chief Mountain Border Crossing, we were at the east side of Glacier National Park in less than an hour. That's the only thing I can't guarantee, but otherwise I can guarantee that you'll love Waterton!

Date of experience: August 2015
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Reviewed August 20, 2015

A nice Beautiful lake to look at and take photos in and around the lake. I didn't go on the lake but understand you can take a boat tour,

Date of experience: August 2015
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Reviewed August 19, 2015

The view of Waterton Lake from the Prince of Wales hotel is spectacular! You can sit on the bluff and enjoy the breeze and the view.

Date of experience: August 2015
1  Thank julie h
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