Established in 1895, and together with the adjacent Glacier National Park in the United States, it forms the world’s first International Peace Park. Prince of Wales Hotel Named after the Prince of Wales, this iconic 7‑storey wooden hotel is the landmark of Waterton Lakes National Park. Its unique location offers a panoramic view of Waterton Lake.

Below the cascading waterfall lies some of Alberta’s oldest exposed rock layers. The unique sedimentary patterns tell a geological story billions of years in the making.

Waterton Townsite A charming lakeside village where you can stroll at leisure, enjoy local cuisine, or relax under the lakeside trees for a picnic—perfect for soaking in the holiday atmosphere.

Rich iron‑oxide deposits create the canyon’s distinctive red rock formations. Cool mountain stream water makes it a refreshing stop during the summer heat.

In this specially designated protected area, you’ll have the chance to observe North America’s largest land mammal—the plains bison—up close from a safe distance.