Category Archives: Waterton Lakes National Park

Buffalo Paddock – Waterton – Hiking Alberta

Just north of the Waterton Lakes National Park entrance/exit is a large, grassy area of rolling land which has been set aside as a Buffalo Paddock.  The periphery of this huge area is fenced but a Texas gate allows access … Continue reading

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Kootenai Brown’s Grave – Waterton – Hiking Alberta

Leaving Waterton Lakes National Park and driving north on Hwy 5, there is a roadside pullout above an outstanding view over Lower Waterton Lake.  A short, solo hike will take me to a feature I would like to visit.  John George ‘Kootenai’ Brown was … Continue reading

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Lower Bertha Falls – Waterton – Hiking Alberta

On our final day in Waterton Lakes National Park, we begin the day with a hearty breakfast at Zum’s Eatery before checking out at the Bear Mountain Motel which has provided us with more than adequate, fundamental accommodation at a reasonable … Continue reading

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Sunset Cruise – Waterton National Park – Hiking Alberta

The historic ‘International’ seats 200 indoor and outdoor passengers.  This hand-crafted, wooden vessel has been in service on Upper Waterton Lake since 1927 and is powered by twin diesel engines. Coast guard vessels patrol Upper Waterton Lake which lies at 1,280 … Continue reading

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Akamina Lake – Waterton – Hiking Alberta

This short, easy, flat, 1.0 KM (0.625 mile) return-distance, trail through lush forest and undergrowth to Akamina Lake begins about half way along the east side of the parking area for Cameron Lake.  This is a quiet stroll to a … Continue reading

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