All Waterton Lakes places
70 places
1Prince of Wales Hotel National Historic SiteA 1927 railway hotel set high above the lake and town.
2Red Rock CanyonA quick creekside walk through red and green canyon rock.
3Cameron FallsSee a close-up waterfall over 1.6-billion-year-old rock.
4Cameron LakeMountain reflections right at the parking area.
5Bear’s HumpA steep climb opens a view from the lakes to the prairie.
Waterton Lakes Visitor CentreGet trail updates, then explore Blackfoot-focused exhibits.
6Bison PaddockA seasonal bison drive and valley overlook; sightings aren't assured.
7Crypt LakeA dramatic alpine lake at the end of a demanding boat-and-hike day.
8Blakiston FallsAn easy creekside walk ends at two platforms above the falls.
Emerald BayA picnic by the marina, with a cool dip or paddle nearby.
9International Peace Park PlazaA lakeside plaza marking the world’s first peace park.
10Waterton MarinaLakeside walks, red chairs and boat cruises on Upper Waterton Lake.
11Paahtómahksikimi Cultural CentreMeet Waterton through Blackfoot stories, language, and living culture.
12Chief Mountain LookoutThree lakes, two valleys and prairie from one roadside stop.
13First Oil Well in Western Canada National Historic SiteA derrick-shaped monument marks western Canada's first saleable oil.
14Lower Bertha FallsThis waterfall walk earns its climb with lake and town views.
Townsite CampgroundA large RV and tent campground within walking distance of town.
15Crandell LakeA mountain-framed lake reached by a short uphill walk.
16Bertha LakeBlue-green water waits beyond the trail's steepest climb.
17Lower Rowe LakeA small alpine lake beneath steep cliffs, reached by a moderate hike.
18Lineham FallsA moderate hike to twin falls beneath two high peaks.
19Upper Rowe LakesA meadow and alpine lakes at the end of steep switchbacks.
20Waterton Lakes Golf CourseA historic public course with mountain views through the round.
21Alpine StablesGuided rides range from lakeside loops to mountain scrambles
Kilmorey LodgeA lake-view room or a patio dinner gives this stay its edge.
Pat’s WatertonRent a five-seat surrey or stock up on fuel and park basics.
Wieners of WatertonA handmade smoked sausage, loaded dogs and sweet-potato fries
Bayshore Inn & SpaA lakeside village base with food and a spa on site.
22Maskinonge OverlookA quiet roadside view over wetland, lake and the Waterton peaks.
23Driftwood BeachA driftwood-lined pebble shore with a sweeping Waterton Lake view.
Linnet Lake Day Use AreaA quiet picnic stop beside an easy, paved lake loop.
Maskinonge Day Use AreaA quiet picnic stop in a sacred Blackfoot landscape.
Rocky Mountain General StoreStock up on groceries, camp gear, and a custom fountain soda.
Cameron Bay Day Use AreaA lakeshore picnic stop with shelters and night-sky viewing.
Tamarack OutdoorsA century of Waterton outfitting, still working for modern hikers.
Little Prairie Day Use AreaA useful picnic stop that becomes the winter road's end.
24Waterton Lakes Opera HouseA working 1930s cinema with live events and fresh hot popcorn.
25Akamina LakeAn easy half-hour detour to a sheltered subalpine lake.
Pass Creek Day Use AreaA creekside picnic with a shelter and six fire pits.
26Alderson LakeBlue water, high cliffs, and an all-day hike to get there.
Coppermine Day Use AreaA sheltered picnic break on the Red Rock Parkway.
Waterton Glacier SuitesA roomy base with dinner downstairs and the lake nearby.
Goat LakeCliff-ringed lake at the end of a steep, hard-earned hike.
Zum’s Eatery & MercantileFried chicken, license-plate walls, and a patio over Upper Waterton Lake.
Lost Horse Creek Day Use AreaA stove-equipped shelter makes this a handy picnic stop.
Waterton Lakes Lodge ResortA walkable base, from hotel rooms to full-kitchen suites.
Bertha Bay Backcountry CampgroundA tiny Upper Waterton Lake camp reached on foot or by watercraft.
WaffletonScratch-made Liege waffles make this a fun village breakfast stop.
Knight’s Lake Day Use AreaA sheltered picnic beside mountain-framed water.
Crandell Mountain LodgeA 1940 lodge in Waterton with family rooms and suites.
Cameron Lake CabinA winter stay in Waterton’s 1929 warden cabin.
Boundary Bay Backcountry CampgroundAn overnight backcountry camp reached by trail or boat.
The Taco BarTacos, burritos and house-made salsa in Waterton village.
Lakeshore Day Use AreaAn easy picnic beside Upper Waterton Lake, just outside town.
Northland LodgeA nine-room inn for muffin breakfasts and mountain-view mornings.
Twin LakesTwo backcountry lakes, a wildflower meadow, and a hike-in camp.
Welch’s Chocolate ShopNostalgic sweets, ice cream, and a jumbo cinnamon bun.
McNeely’s Day Use AreaA creekside picnic with a shelter and wood stove.
Crandell Mountain CampgroundRed Rock Parkway’s campground, reshaped by the Kenow fire.
27Middle Waterton Lake Boat LaunchThe red chairs look straight across the water to Vimy Peak.
Lone Lake CampgroundA hike-in lakeshore camp with corrals for up to eight horses.
Belly River CampgroundA quiet, unserviced camp among aspens beside the Belly River.
Snowshoe Backcountry CampgroundA planned overnight base for Waterton's backcountry trail junctions.
28Waterton Community PlaygroundTwo age-group play areas make this an easy family reset.
Hay Barn Day Use AreaA shaded picnic clearing beside the Waterton River.
Aspen VillageWalk to town; full kitchens are available in selected rooms.
Windflower Corner CoffeeCoffee, quick bites, and mountain views from the patio.
Bear Mountain MotelA walkable, old-school base across the road from Waterton Lake.
Big Scoop Ice Cream ParlourA Waterton tradition for generous scoops and handmade waffle cones.
Waterton Lakes Entrance GateThe quick threshold between prairie and the lakeside road.
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Waterton Lakes Tour Guide
Waterton Lakes, narrated.
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 Hotel0:00 / 0:34
“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.
More stories near here in the app
- Bear’s Hump
- Emerald Bay and Kilmorey Lodge
- Linnet Lake and Middle Waterton Shore
- Waterton Marina and Peace Park Plaza
- 51 audio storiesacross Waterton Lakes’s roads, triggered by GPS as you drive
- Wildlife heatmapsfor Bison, Black Bear, Elk, and 13 more
- Works offlinemaps, 47 trails, 70 places, and audio download before you lose signal
- CarPlay readysimple controls built for the drive
“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!!!!”
