Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks - Waterton Lakes National Park (PDF Chapter)
This is the Waterton Lakes National Park chapter from Lonely Planet’s Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks guidebook.
Here, flat prairies collide dramatically with the Rockies, with a sparkling lake and a hilltop cas-tle straight out of a fairy tale. However, Waterton Lakes National Park is rarely known to outside visitors, remaining a pocket of sublime tranquillity.
- take in beautiful scenery and sweeping views along the Carthew-Alderson Trail
- maps
- explore age-old geological formations in Red Rock Canyon
- transport
- relax after a hike in the welcoming, bucolic hamlet of Waterton
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Day Hikes, Driving, Cycling, Other Activities, Sights, Tours, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Entertainment, Shopping.
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