Tag - Waterton Lakes

The view from the Prince of Wales hotel

Waterton Lakes Itinerary: How to Spend 1, 2 or 3 Nights in Waterton Lakes National Park

Are you thinking about visiting Waterton Lakes National Park and need help planning your itinerary? Maybe you’re planning a road trip through the Canadian Rockies and want to include a few days in Waterton along the way. Or perhaps you’ve already read our guide to The Best Things to do in Waterton Lakes National Park and are looking for tips to make the most of your...

Prince of Wales Hotel Waterton in the distance

The Best Things to do in Waterton Lakes National Park

Waterton Lakes is one of five National Parks in Alberta and sits along the border with the US state of Montana. It’s part of the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, which links Glacier National Park in the US with Waterton on the Canadian side. It’s a little out of the way compared to other parks in the Rockies, but that’s part of its charm – there are...

The townsite with lake in the background

The Bear’s Hump Hike in Waterton

The Bears Hump hike in Waterton Lakes National Park is undoubtedly one of the best short hikes in Alberta. It’s a short but steep grind uphill for 1.2km, but the reward at the top is well worth the effort! At the summit, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views overlooking Waterton townsite and the surrounding valley. I can’t think of many others hikes in...