National Park · AB
47 trails · 70 places · 51 audio stories for the drive
Parkwolf’s Waterton Lakes ranking
1SightPrince of Wales Hotel National Historic SiteA 1927 railway hotel set high above the lake and town.
2SightRed Rock CanyonA quick creekside walk through red and green canyon rock.
3SightCameron FallsSee a close-up waterfall over 1.6-billion-year-old rock.
4SightCameron LakeMountain reflections right at the parking area.
5SightBear’s HumpA steep climb opens a view from the lakes to the prairie.
6SightBison PaddockA seasonal bison drive and valley overlook; sightings aren't assured.
7SightCrypt LakeA dramatic alpine lake at the end of a demanding boat-and-hike day.
8SightBlakiston FallsAn easy creekside walk ends at two platforms above the falls.
9SightInternational Peace Park PlazaA lakeside plaza marking the world’s first peace park.Hiking
ChallengingCrypt Lake Trail17.1 km · 7 hrBoat ride, tunnel and ladder lead to a lake beneath sheer cliffs.
ChallengingCarthew-Alderson Trail20.1 km · 8 hrCross a high shale saddle, then descend through lakes to town.
ModerateBear’s Hump Trail2.9 km · 1 hrThe short, steep climb to Waterton’s broad town-and-lake panorama.
ModerateBertha Lake Trail10.3 km · 4.5 hrA waterfall warm-up before the climb to Bertha Lake.
ChallengingLineham Ridge17.2 km · 6.5 hrA hard ridge climb with the Lineham Lakes far below.
ModerateUpper Rowe Lake Trail12.8 km · 5 hrCreek cascades, a flowered meadow, and an alpine lake below Mount Rowe.
ChallengingGoat Lake Trail14 km · 5 hrA rolling forest approach rises steeply to a cirque-ringed lake.
EasyRed Rock Canyon Loop Trail0.7 km · 24 minA quick paved loop through red, green and pale canyon walls.
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Waterton Lakes Tour Guide
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Waterton Lakes National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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Prince of Wales Hotel“You’re approaching the Prince of Wales Hotel, perched above Upper Waterton Lake. Stop for the lake view and a look at the steep green roof and timber balconies, even if you’re not staying.”
Plays as you drive up to Prince of Wales Hotel National Historic Site in the Parkwolf Waterton Lakes Tour Guide.
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“Fantastic app with many points of information… It’s great to just turn on while you’re driving and it gives you an audio tour of the national Park. We love it!!!!”
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83 sightingsBisonMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
563 sightingsBlack BearMost seen around 6 PMSighting map
146 sightingsElkMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
113 sightingsBighorn SheepMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
55 sightingsBald EagleMost seen around 9 AMSighting map
53 sightingsTrumpeter SwanMost seen around 6 PMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Waterton Lakes. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
The audio tour guide for the drive, plus offline maps, trails, and wildlife heatmaps for when the signal drops.