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Visitor Information Centre – Depending on how much
time you have, the information centre will give you maps and recommendations
on which route to take with kids through the park lands. If you can spend
a day or more in the park, the options are almost endless |
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The Entrance Road runs from the main gate to the town,
and gives you great views of the Waterton Valley. Stop in at the Prince
of Wales Hotel, a national historic site and a great place to stretch
out and admire the Lake. Really want to get the mood of the place? Make
time for tea in Valerie's Tea Room |
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Ride the waters – You can rent canoes, rowboats and
paddle boats at Cameron Lake on the Akamina Parkway. It’s a great
spot for families, since it’s a calmer lake than some of the others nearby,
and no power boats are permitted. Don't plan on swimming here – this water
is deep and incredibly cold! If you have a power boat, check out Upper and
Middle Waterton lakes: fuel and launch at the marina in Linnet Lake. |
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Go birding – With over 250 species passing through
the park, the best time to do this is late fall, during migration when thousands
of birds, including Canada geese, trumpeter swans, and various ducks fly
by. Good birding spots: Maskinonge Lake and Knight's Lake. In March you
can see the reverse migration – catch the golden eagles on Lakeview Ridge.
Combine bird-watching with hiking on the Bertha and Rowe trails or the Carthew-Alderson
trail. For guaranteed sightings, head for the habitats along the Waterton
River. |
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Ride horses – At the Alpine Stables, check out the options, including
everything from one hour to full day guided horseback trips. Really feeling
adventurous? Call Alpine well ahead if you would like to try backcountry
camping with horses at Lone Lake and Snowshoe Cabin. |
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The natural: Camping – You can camp for
free at the Pass Creek picnic site about three miles from the village. The
site includes a kitchen shelter, wood stove, and toilets. Click
here for more information about campgrounds in the park. |
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Fun facts about
these fascinating animals you'll see in Waterton Lakes National
Park. A moose is really just the largest deer, elk make lots of
squealing and grunting noises, mule deer hop with stiff legs like
a rabbit. Also, how to identify moose, mule deer, caribou and elk
tracks. (Picture book)
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Before
you spot a bear up close, find out about the habits of black bears
and grizzlies – what they eat (honey and fruit, plants
and leaves, fish, deer), how fast they can run (up to 30mph),
natural predators (none). (Picture book)
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(More children's
books on other Alberta pages) |
