The Waterton Lakes National Park

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At 505 square kilometres, Waterton Lakes National Park is the smallest National Park in the Canadian Rockies. It sits in the southwest corner of the province where the Rocky Mountains meet the prairies. The contrast of mountains and plains gives it that postcard look that often defines the prairies. It also means the park is home to an unusually diverse mix of plants and animals. It has more than half of Alberta’s native plants within its boundaries. The lake itself crosses over into the United States and in 1932 Waterton Lakes National Park combined with Glacier National Park in Montana to form Waterton Glacier International Peace Park, the first of its kind in the world. It’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The park may be small but it’s packed with things to do such has hiking, SUPing, windsurfing and boating on one of several lakes. It’s a prime location for spotting wildlife and wildflowers. After a busy day of outdoor adventures, the tiny village of Waterton with a year-round population of around 100 offers multiple options for a quick snack or gourmet dinner. The town is much mellower than some of the other national park towns. Most businesses close down for the winter and reopen in May. The speed limit is about as fast as a peddle-powered Surrey Bike rented from Pat’s goes. It’s part of Waterton’s charm.
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