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With its phenomenal location, Waterton is not only alive with things to do inside our park gates. There are many opportunities for adventure, culture and unique experience outside our park as well.
Below are just a few. If you know of others or would like to be listed here, contact us and we will consider adding you to this list.
Glacier National Park, Montana
With its pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains and spectacular lakes, Glacier National Park is Waterton's twin, just south of the Canadian border. With over 700 miles of trails, a rich history, endless activities for all ages, its not surprising that Glacier Park has more than 2 million visitors each year.
Going to the Sun Road
One of the most amazing highlights of travelling from Glacier National Park to Waterton is driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road. This engineering marvel spans 50 miles through the park's wild interior, winding around mountainsides and treating visitors to some of the best sights in northwest Montana.
Alberta Southwest
Alberta SouthWest Regional Alliance is a group of 15 communities, including Waterton Park, working together to promote the uniqueness of the region. Explore their website to learn more about the communities that surround our park.
Kimball River Sports
Kimball River Sports is the fastest growing river rafting adventure company serving Waterton Lakes National Park and Glacier National Park. They specialize in beginner and intermediate rafting, inflatable kayaks and guided fly fishing tours and also offer equipment sales and rentals. Their guided group trips are not to be missed and can accommodate almost any number of people.
Mountain Meadow Trail Rides
Step into a time and place where the "Spirit of the West" lives on. Explore the Legendary Mountain West next to Waterton Lakes National Park. Horses for beginner to advanced riders. 1.5 hr, 2.5 hr, 4hr, 7 hr & cookout rides. Exceptional overnight riding adventures: 2, 3 or 4 day trips include wilderness base camp with private cabins, cedar hot tub, canoes, and delicious meals. Sign on Hwy #5 in Mountain View, 15 min drive east of Waterton Park entrance.
Great Canadian Barn Dance & Family Campground
The whole family can have fun at the Great Canadian Barn Dance. This unique resort in Hill Spring takes you back in time to the days when weekend nights were barn dance nights. Thousands of visitors attend each year to enjoy the live entertainment, buffet dinners. family dances, festivals, dinner shows and campground at the Great Canadian Barn Dance.
Remington Carriage Museum
Recognized by the Government of Canada as the "Best Indoor Attraction in Canada", this museum in Cardston houses one of North America's largest collections of horse-drawn vehicles and offers visitors a chance to step back in time to get a glimpse of life in the 19th and early 20th century.
Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump
Located 18 km north & west of Fort Macleod, Alberta at a place where the foothills of the Rocky Mountains meet the great plains, you'll discover one of the world's oldest, largest and best preserved buffalo jump's known to exist. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, Head-Smashed-In has been used continuously by aboriginal peoples of the plains for more than 5,500 years.
Frank Slide
The Frank Slide Interpretive Centre highlights the rich history of the Crowsnest Pass amid the breathtaking beauty of the Canadian Rockies. There is a wide variety of interpretive programs, presentations and special events for visitors of all ages to experience.
Chinook Country Tourist Association Chinook Country Tourist Association is a marketing and tourism organization that promotes Southwest Alberta as the ultimate tourist destination. It has over 250 members within that area representing attractions, municipalities and more. Visit their website to see all you can do in Southwest Alberta.
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