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Waterton Lakes National Park

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Established in the 1890s and named after a celebrated Victorian naturalist, Waterton Lakes National Park encompasses a variety of landscapes that include mountains, freshwater wetlands, prairie grasslands, aspen forests, and lakes. In an area protected as a World Heritage Site, a vacation in Waterton Lakes National Park allows you to discover a mix of wildlife sharing a space of about 500 sq km (200 sq mi). Animals that find shelter in this park include white-tailed deer, mule deer, mountain goats, moose, grizzly bears, coyotes, and bighorn sheep. Most people come here to hike the nature trails, but you can also spend part of your holiday taking scenic cruises on Upper Waterton Lake. Plan the details of your Waterton Lakes National Park holiday and any onward adventuring with our easy-to-use Canada online trip itinerary builder.
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Cameron Lake
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Red Rock Canyon
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
Waterton Village
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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Crypt Lake Trail
4.8
Duration: 2 hours

Nature in Waterton Lakes National Park

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Cameron Falls
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Waterton Lake National Park
4.5
Duration: 8 hours
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Upper Waterton Lake
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Blakiston falls
4.3
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Waterton Lakes National Park

International Peace Park Hike
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
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Carthew - Alderson Trail
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
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Bertha Lake
4.7
Duration: 4 hours
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Horseback Riding Tours
4.3
Duration: 2 hours

Trails in Waterton Lakes National Park

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Bertha Falls
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Wall Lake Hike
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Lineham Creek Trail
3.9
Duration: 2 hours
Snowshoe Trail
3.8
Duration: 4 hours

Side trips from Waterton Lakes National Park

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Eiffel Lake Trail
Banff National Park
4.5
Duration: 4 hours
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Remington Carriage Museum
Cardston
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
St. Mary Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area
Cardston
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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Cardston Alberta Temple
Cardston
4.4
Duration: 2 hours

Golf in Waterton Lakes National Park

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Waterton Lakes Golf Course
4.1
Duration: 2 hours
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Canmore BEST FOR: Water Body, Nature / Wildlife Tour, Cave
Drumheller BEST FOR: Specialty Museum, Geologic Formation, Landmark
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