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Before you go
Your trip to Waterton Park.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Waterton Park – Alberta about 560 km from Edmonton
How to get there
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Lethbridge Airport (YQL) Lethbridge · 130 km
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Calgary International Airport (YYC) Calgary · 270 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By Highway 5 and Highway 6, about 270 km from Calgary and 130 km from Lethbridge.
How many days
Two or three days.
When to go
From June to September, with everything open; June and July for wildflowers.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, to reach the park and its roads. The village itself is walkable.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Waterton Park
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Morning
Bear’s Hump
Hike the Bear’s Hump trail for a view over Upper Waterton Lake and the village from above.
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Afternoon
Cameron Falls and lake
Pass by Cameron Falls and take the boat tour on Upper Waterton Lake.
2 days in Waterton Park
Day 1
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All day
Village and lake
Combine Bear’s Hump, Cameron Falls and the boat on the lake.
Day 2
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Morning
Cameron Lake
Climb the Akamina Parkway to Cameron Lake and walk along its shore.
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Afternoon
Red Rock Canyon
Follow Red Rock Parkway to Red Rock Canyon, watching for wildlife along the way.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Waterton Park?
Climb Bear’s Hump, see Cameron Falls, take a boat on the lake, and visit Red Rock Canyon and Cameron Lake.
Does the village of Waterton open in winter?
Few services open in winter; most operate from May to October.
Are there bears in Waterton?
Yes, both grizzly and black bears live in the park. Follow Parks Canada guidance and carry bear spray on trails.
Is Waterton very windy?
Yes, the park is one of the windiest places in Alberta. Bring a windproof layer.