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Waterton Lakes National Park

Things to Do in Waterton Lakes National Park

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Things to Do in Waterton Lakes National Park

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1. Crypt Lake Trail

Hiking Trails

There are some places where people who are afraid of heights might have some trouble since there are some narrows tra...

2. Waterton Village

Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks

by StylinScotty

The Prince of Wales Hotel is amazing to see as well, the interior design is fabulous and the views of the lake are br...

3. Cameron Falls

Waterfalls

These falls are right in town and have a few viewing points beyond the one right off Evergreen Eve.

4. Red Rock Canyon

National Parks • Canyons

I tried to walk around the canyon but the upper bridge was closed.

5. Bertha Falls

Hiking Trails

A Way Easy Hike & Amazing Views

6. Upper Waterton Lake

Bodies of Water

by demetrioss387

One can experience the Upper Waterton Lake in multiple ways: from the water, the lakeshore, the trails on the mountai...

7. Waterton Lake National Park

National Parks

A walk up to the Prince of Wales hotel is fun, with a neat tea service and a piano player and gift shop in the lobby.

8. Cameron Lake

Bodies of Water

You can rent paddle boats etc here.

9. Bertha Lake

Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas

We took around two hours to get to the lake and we were all well soaked with sweat from our effort.

10. Bison Paddock Loop Road

Points of Interest & Landmarks

It's free, and if you haven't been to Yellowstone or Wood Buffalo, then this is a great opportunity to see live bison.

11. Blakiston Falls

Waterfalls

If you want an easy hike with a lovely payoff, do the Blakiston Falls hike.

12. Carthew - Alderson Trail

Hiking Trails

Best to start from Cameron Lake - a shuttle is available to take you to Cameron Lake to start the 20km one-way trip b...

13. International Peace Park Hike

Hiking Trails

by ScottEmmaLee

Hike from Canada to USA!

14. Linnet Lake

Bodies of Water

by Bohemian_me84

I went to have a loop and read book by the lake that is not so crowded with tourists !

15. Wall Lake Hike

Hiking Trails

16. Lineham Creek Trail

Hiking Trails

17. Snowshoe Trail

Hiking Trails

18. Waterton Heritage Centre

History Museums

19. Great Divide Trail

Biking Trails • Hiking Trails

20. Bear's Hump

Other Outdoor Activities

... way up (no reason to expect either, it's just a steep climb), took us about 40 minutes to go up, came down slow t...

21. Blakiston & Co.

Gear Rentals

Open now

It’s always a beautiful day out on the lake, and paddle boarding has become my favourite way to be on the water.

22. Waterton Shoreline Cruise Co.

Boat Tours

Even without the stop in Goat Haunt (closed due to US Park Service cuts), this is a lovely cruise, and with a fun crew.

23. Dark Sky Guides

Walking Tours • Night Tours

by natashadon13

We decided to make a special trip down to Waterton specifically for the adventure tour and we had a great time!

24. Alpine Stables

Nature & Wildlife Tours • Horseback Riding Tours

by shananigansB20

Calm, strong, quiet, well trained horses suiting all levels of riders.

25. Waterton River Trail Rides Ltd.

Horseback Riding Tours

Open now

by nicolegG4243GG

It was amazing, and Royce was a terrific guide.

26. Pat's Waterton

Gear Rentals

We rode around 30 miles from Pat's to the end of Red Rock Canyon Road and back.

27. Cameron Lake Boat Rentals

Boat Rentals

Open now

28. Waterton Lakes Golf Course

Golf Courses

29. Serenity Spa

Spas

30. Waterton Lakes Opera House - Movie Theater and Concert Hall

Movie Theaters • Theaters

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