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New Article: Waterton Winterfest 2012
Have a great Family Day weekend at the Waterton WinterFest! Snowshoe, cross-country ski, hop on a horse-drawn carriage ride and choose from many other activities.

Join us at the Little Prairie picnic shelter on the Akamina Parkway for a hot drink, then hit the trails. Bring your own gear or rent skis and snowshoes from the Waterton Lakes Lodge or Waterton Glacier Suites. Guided trips will also be available.

In the community, take a horse-drawn carriage ride, chill out and warm up indoors with family crafts and board games or maybe enjoy a splash in the pool. Then treat yourself to the songs and stories of the mountain national parks by attending a special performance of Parks Canada's Mountain W.I.T.

Schedule of Events

Saturday & Sunday:
•10am Guided cross-country skiing by Waterton Outdoor Adventures (maximum 12 people). Register at 403-859-2378 on February 16 & 17 between 8am and 5pm
•11am-3pm Complimentary hot drinks at Little Prairi
February 02, 2012
New Blog: Winter in Waterton

Winter isn't my favourite season, but I make the best of it. Thinking back to when I was a kid, I don't remember winter being intolerable. Granted, I had my parents to bundle me in layers of winter clothing (did anyone else's mother regularly zip their neck and chin up in their winter coat?)  and drive me to school. But I also remember playing outside despite the frosty temperatures. I loved building snow forts, tobogganing on my GT Snow Racer and ice skating on backyard skating rinks. Back then, I instinctively made the best of the situation. 

After this years holiday rush was over, I embraced my long-lost (winter) inner child, packed a bag and headed to Waterton to partake in some winter fun. 

What I packed: heavy knits - sweaters & scarves, a blanket, knit leggings - for layering, down filled jacket, snow pants,  boots and gloves. Plus gym clothes and a swimsuit. And fleece pajamas. I t

January 27, 2012
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