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Waterton Lakes National Park

Gorgeous deep blue Waterton Lake, surrounded by steep, majestic mountains, is home to an amazing diversity of plants and animals. As a teenager, our family camped, fished and hiked here in the national park, and it's unforgettable scenery.
The full name of the park is Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, and the park spans the Canada – U.S. border. It's less than a day's drive to Glacier National Park and well worth a visit. Remember to bring passports for everyone in the family'.
    Visitor Information Centre – Stop at the information centre for park maps and activity booklets for kids to discover wildlife and nature in the park.
    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. Make time for afternoon tea - scones, sandwiches, pastries.
    Ride the waters
      Cameron Lake – You can rent canoes, rowboats and pedal boats at Cameron Lake on the Akamina Parkway. It’s a great spot for families, since it’s a calmer lake and no power boats permitted. Don't plan on swimming here – this water is deep and incredibly cold!
      Upper Waterton Lake – A great day trip is 2 hour scenic boat cruise from Waterton, get off at Goat Haunt, hike around, and take the boat back. May to September.
      Editor's note: I have fond memories of this boat trip as a teenager, on a family camping trip into the back county. Although it was summer, it had started to snow lightly and we eagerly awaited the boat to arrive at Goat Haunt (it was delayed for several hours). A fellow backpacker had a large bag of huckleberries which he shared with all of us, never have huckleberries tasted so good.
    Horse rides – At the Alpine Stables, check out the options, including everything from one hour to full day guided horseback trips, for kids 6 and up.
    Camping – Waterton Lakes has great campgrounds for families, April to October. Townsite campground is the most popular, back country campgrounds are also available, make camping reservations well in advance.
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Best Easy Day Hikes Glacier and Waterton Lakes  

Guide to easy hikes in Waterton Lakes and Glacier National Park, ideal for families. Maps, concise trail descriptions, mountain hiking tips, trail difficulty, and what you'll see along the way. (Guidebook)

 

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