Waterton Lakes National Park
A park with 120 miles of hiking trails, ranging from easy strolls to strenuous wilderness hikes. Located in the Canadian Rockies, it is a Unesco World Heritage Site, an International Peace Park, and a Biosphere Reserve with spectacular scenery, wildlife and year-round recreational opportunities.
About Waterton Lakes National Park
The prairies of Alberta meet the peaks of the Rocky Mountains in Waterton Lakes National Park. Clear lakes, thundering waterfalls, rainbow-coloured streams, colourful rocks and mountain vistas await hikers and sightseers. Waterton packs a big natural punch into a relatively small and accessible area.
Waterton Lakes National Park
Covering 1,200 square miles, this park is part of the Crown of the Continent ecosystem, a place with unusually diverse physical, biological, and cultural resources. It is home to more than 200 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. There are 120 miles of trails for day hiking and backpacking trips of all levels.
Information for Leaders
Considerations for travel to Canada
- Start by reviewing the latest regulations. Look for information on border crossing and travel to Canada on these websites:
- Everyone must have a passport or other valid ID like a NEXUS card.
- NEXUS cards can save a lot of time but only work if everyone in the car has one.
- Make sure your vehicle insurance is valid for Canada.
- Make sure your health insurance is valid for Canada.
- Border crossing regulations are strict in both directions. Know what you’re allowed to take and declare everything to avoid problems.
- You may be able to save time by checking alternate border crossings.
- See the Travel Industry Council of Ontario's 9 Travel Tips for Crossing the Canadian/U.S. Land Border blog post for some good tips on traveling to Canada.
- Suitable Activities: Backpacking, Day Hiking
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Land Manager: Waterton Lakes National Park
- Parking Permit Required: see Land Manager
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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