Waterton Lakes National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park in the southwest corner of Alberta, Canada
About Waterton Lakes National Park
Waterton Lakes National Park covers an area of 505 km(195 sq mi), about the size of the Island of Montreal. Waterton is open all year, but the main tourist season is during July and August. The only commercial facilities available within the park are located at the Waterton Park townsite. The park ranges in elevation from 1,290 metres (4,232 ft) at the townsite to 2,910 m (9,547 ft) at Mount Blakiston. It offers many scenic trails, including Crypt Lake trail. In 2012/2013, Waterton Lakes National Park had over 400,000 visitors. Contact the park office☏+1 403-859-5133, toll-free:☏+1-888-773-8888or emailwaterton.info@pc.gc.ca. The park is part of the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, designated as World Heritage Site in 1995 for its distinctive climate, physiographic setting, mounta
Top Attractions in Waterton Lakes National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Waterton Lakes National Park:
- ★Bear's Hump
- ★Bertha Falls and Lake
- ★Buffalo Paddock
- ★Cameron Lake
- ★Fantastic Four of Waterton Glacier: the Peace Park Challenge
- ★Red Rock Canyon
- ★Summit Lake
- ★The Triple Crown of Waterton
Where to Eat in Waterton Lakes National Park
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Pearl's Café
- 🍴Trappers Mountain Grill
- 🍴Vimy's Lounge & Grill
- 🍴Zums Eatery
Where to Stay in Waterton Lakes National Park
- 🏨Aspen Village Inn
- 🏨Bayshore Inn
- 🏨Bear Mountain Motel
- 🏨Belly River
- 🏨Crandell Mountain
- 🏨Crandell Mountain Lodge
Waterton Lakes National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including: