Waterton Lakes National Park
Waterton Lakes National Park, National park at prairie-mountain intersection in Alberta, Canada.
The park encompasses clear lakes, waterfalls, and mountain peaks where the prairies of Alberta connect with the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Parks Canada established Waterton Lakes National Park in 1895, making it the fourth national park created in the Canadian territory.
Indigenous peoples maintained strong connections to this land for generations before its designation as a protected natural area.
The park provides 16 designated day-use areas and multiple camping options, with seasonal activities available throughout different times of the year.
The Prince of Wales Hotel serves traditional afternoon tea while offering views across Upper Waterton Lake and the surrounding mountain ranges.
Location: Improvement District No. 4
Inception: May 20, 1895
Operator: Parks Canada
Part of: Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, Waterton Biosphere Region, T2.1 Boreal and temperate montane forests and woodlands
Address: Waterton Park, AB T0K 2M0, Canada T0K 2M0 Waterton Park
Phone: +14038595133
Website: https://pc.gc.ca/fr/pn-np/ab/waterton/index
GPS coordinates: 49.05000,-113.93333
Latest update: September 29, 2025 13:22
Alberta offers a wide range of landscapes and activities, from Banff National Park with its turquoise glacial lakes to the geological formations of Jasper National Park. The province is home to natural sites such as Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Athabasca Falls, as well as the Glaciers Parkway that crosses the Canadian Rockies over 232 kilometers. The cities of Calgary and Edmonton enhance this selection with institutions like the National Music Centre at Studio Bell, the WinSport Olympic site, and the Edmonton river valley extending along the North Saskatchewan River. In the Drumheller area, the Royal Tyrrell Museum displays dinosaur skeletons found in the Alberta Badlands. This collection highlights the main places to visit in the province, from mountain areas to urban centers.
Prince of Wales Hotel
2.4 km
Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
6.4 km
Mount Cleveland
15.2 km
First Oil Well in Western Canada
4.6 km
Kintla Peak
21 km
Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park
19.7 km
Kinnerly Peak
19.9 km
Agassiz Glacier
20.9 km
Chief Mountain Border Station and Quarters
20.8 km
Crypt Falls
8.3 km
Mount Blakiston
8.9 km
Rainbow Glacier
22.1 km
Boulder Glacier
15.3 km
Rainbow Peak
22.5 km
Old Sun Glacier
22.8 km
Boulder Peak
15.6 km
Mount Custer
12 km
Shepard Glacier
21.2 km
Belly River Ranger Station Historic District
20.9 km
Pass Creek Snowshoe Cabin
17.2 km
Upper Kintla Lake Patrol Cabin
24.3 km
Kootenai Creek Snowshoe Cabin
20.6 km
Lee Creek Snowshoe Cabin
23.7 km
Mount Carter
20.5 km
Goathaunt Bunkhouse
10.2 km
Herbst Glacier
11.1 km
Mount Hawkins
11.3 km
Waterton Reservoir
33.2 kmReviews
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