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. With an exceptional diversity of wildlife and wildflowers and a cozy little waterfront town to serve as a home base, Waterton packs a big natural punch into a relatively small and accessible area.
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Getting here
PO Box 200
Waterton Park AB T0K 2M0
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Hours of operation
The park is open year round.
Our peak visitor season is in July and August.
Visitor centre hours
May 7 to May 14: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 15 to September 4: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
September 5 to October 10: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fees
Free admission in 2017. Other fees still apply.
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Contact us
Telephone: 403-859-5133
Toll-free: 1-888-773-8888
Email: waterton.info@pc.gc.ca
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Bar U Ranch National Historic SiteRide into history on a wagon pulled by Percheron horses to discover the life of a ranching cowboy from the late 1800s. Back-dropped by the Rocky Mountains - it’s a true Alberta experience!
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Banff National ParkFounded in 1885, Banff is Canada’s first national park and part of the first national park system in the world. With its soaring peaks, azure lakes and abundant wildlife, this Rocky Mountain park attracts millions of visitors every year.
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Yoho National ParkIn the shadow of the Great Divide, Yoho’s towering rockwalls, spectacular waterfalls and soaring peaks reveal the secrets of ancient life, the power of ice and water and the stories of plants and animals that continue to evolve today.
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Kootenay National ParkWith diverse terrain embracing everything from arid grasslands to glaciers, Kootenay National Park offers the full Rocky Mountain experience along the historic Banff-Windermere Highway. Take a scenic drive or stay and explore the park’s treasures.
