Cameron Falls

Waterfall · Waterton Park, Alberta

Cameron Falls

A waterfall in the middle of Waterton Park Village, where Cameron Creek drops over some of the oldest rocks in the Canadian Rockies.

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About Cameron Falls

Cameron Falls sits on the edge of Waterton Park Village, a few minutes’ walk from the lake. Cameron Creek drops in steps over a rock face before continuing to Upper Waterton Lake.

The waterfall’s rock layers, from the Precambrian, are about 1.5 billion years old and are among the oldest exposed in the Canadian Rockies. The tilt of the layers shows the effect of the fault that uplifted them.

A small lookout and a short trail climb the side of the falls. In spring, during snowmelt, the water flow is usually greater. Deer and other ungulates often wander the nearby streets.

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Practical information

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How much time to set aside

Half an hour.

Best time

In late spring and early summer, when water flow is higher; at late afternoon, for low light.

How to get there

On Evergreen Avenue in Waterton Park Village, a few minutes’ walk from the center.

Tip

Climb the short trail on the left side of the falls to see it from above.

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Frequently asked questions about Cameron Falls

Where is Cameron Falls?

In the village of Waterton Park, a few minutes’ walk from the lake.

How old are the rocks at Cameron Falls?

About 1.5 billion years, among the oldest in the Canadian Rockies.

Do you have to walk far to reach Cameron Falls?

No, it’s roadside with a viewpoint and a short trail.

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