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Explore Waterton Lakes National Park on a flexible self-guided GPS audio drive. Stories play automatically as you travel past the Prince of Wales Hotel, Maskinonge wetlands, Red Rock Canyon, Blakiston Falls, Cameron Falls, Cameron Lake, the Bison Paddock and sweeping mountain viewpoints. Pause for trails and photo stops, skip anything you like and explore at your own pace. Download before entering the park; no signal is required during the tour. Seasonal road and trail access can change with weather and wildlife activity.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour begins southbound on Alberta Highway 6, just past Township Road 30, heading toward the entrance of Waterton Lakes National Park.
The tour concludes at Cameron Lake, nestled in the stunning Waterton Lakes National Park.
Itinerary
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Waterton Lakes National Park (Pass by)
WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK — Travel from Pincher Creek into a striking meeting place of prairie, mountains, lakes and waterfalls.
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(Pass by)
WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK BISON PADDOCK — Drive the seasonal loop through fescue grasslands for a chance to see the park’s roaming plains bison from your vehicle.
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(Pass by)
MASKINONGE OVERLOOK — Take in broad views across the Maskinonge wetlands, where prairie, mountains and sky meet.
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Red Rock Canyon (Pass by)
RED ROCK CANYON — Follow the seasonal Red Rock Parkway to vivid red rock, clear water and easy canyon walks.
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(Pass by)
BLAKISTON CREEK — See the creek and its broad alluvial fan, shaped by rushing water flowing from the mountains.
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Blakiston Falls (Pass by)
BLAKISTON FALLS — A short nearby trail leads to this powerful waterfall plunging through a dramatic rocky gorge.
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Waterton Lakes National Park Visitor Centre (Pass by)
WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTRE — Find year-round park information and exhibits near the historic Kootenai Brown cabin site.
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(Pass by)
DRIFTWOOD BEACH — Admire sun-bleached logs, smooth stones and mountain reflections along Waterton’s peaceful shoreline.
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(Pass by)
LINNET LAKE — This small former glacial channel is now a quiet haven for birds, frogs and lakeside views.
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(Pass by)
BEAR’S HUMP TRAILHEAD — Begin the short, steep hike to Waterton Park Lookout for sweeping views over the townsite and lakes.
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(Pass by)
PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL — Admire this iconic hilltop hotel and its dramatic view across Upper Waterton Lake.
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Waterton Village (Pass by)
WATERTON VILLAGE — Explore the compact lakeside townsite and scenic Cameron Bay, framed by surrounding peaks.
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Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park (Pass by)
WATERTON-GLACIER INTERNATIONAL PEACE PARK — Discover the world’s first international peace park and the dramatic geology of the Lewis Overthrust.
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Cameron Falls (Pass by)
CAMERON FALLS — Watch clear mountain water tumble over ancient rock beside the townsite, occasionally turning pink after heavy rain.
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Bertha Lake Trail (Pass by)
BERTHA LAKE TRAIL — Follow a rewarding forest trail past Lower Bertha Falls to a scenic alpine lake.
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(Pass by)
MIDDLE WATERTON LAKE — Enjoy calm water and mountain reflections on the lake linking Waterton’s northern and southern basins.
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Upper Waterton Lake (Pass by)
UPPER WATERTON LAKE — Take in this deep cross-border lake shared by Canada and the United States beneath towering peaks.
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(Pass by)
AKAMINA PARKWAY — Wind through Cameron Valley toward alpine trailheads and Cameron Lake on this seasonal mountain road.
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(Pass by)
MOUNT CRANDELL — See a landmark peak reshaped by the 2017 Kenow Wildfire and the park’s ongoing natural recovery.
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MOUNT LINEHAM — Admire the layered slopes and glacially carved profile of this prominent Waterton peak.
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First Oil Well In Western Canada National Historic Site (Pass by)
FIRST OIL WELL IN WESTERN CANADA NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE — View the monument marking Western Canada’s first producing oil well amid Waterton’s rugged hills.
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Carthew - Alderson Trail (Pass by)
CARTHEW-ALDERSON TRAIL — This demanding alpine route rewards prepared hikers with lakes, ridges and sweeping mountain views.
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Cameron Lake (Pass by)
CAMERON LAKE — Reach this glacier-fed alpine lake at the seasonal end of Akamina Parkway, surrounded by steep forested cliffs.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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