COVID-19 and your visit to Waterton Lakes National Park
Openings and services differ across the country. Please check the Parks Canada national information portal dedicated to COVID-19 for regular updates.
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Important information about your visit to Waterton Lakes National Park
Information on what is open in Waterton Lakes National Park, what services, activities and facilities are available, what visitors can expect, and how to prepare for a visit is listed in the sections below. This is an evolving situation and information will be updated regularly.
For more information, visit the Public Health Agency of Canada Coronavirus disease page and the Alberta Health Services Coronavirus disease page.
Changes that may affect your visit
Parks Canada visitor centre
- Our visitor centre is open 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily for enquiries by telephone and email, and limited in-person services
- Located at 404 Cameron Falls Drive in the Waterton townsite
- Phone: 403-859-5133
- Email: waterton.info@pc.gc.ca
Potable water
- Available at the Fire Hall
Road closures (updated June 3, 2022)
- Chief Mountain Highway at the Belly River bridge
Check 511 Alberta for the latest road conditions and closures.
Day use/picnic areas
- Little Prairie (parking available, facilities closed)
- McNeely's (closed due to wildfire damage)
- Coppermine Creek (closed for construction)
- Hay Barn (parking available, facilities closed)
- Knight's Lake (closed for construction)
Hiking and trails
- The Lakeshore and Boundary Creek trails are closed at the United States border
Map: Map of hiking trails
Plan your visit
Stay informed
- Waterton Lakes National Park's Facebook
- Waterton Lakes National Park's Twitter
- COVID-19 coronavirus info for Albertans