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Frequently Asked Questions1. How much does it cost to get into the park?
Gate
opening and closing dates are subject to change, please
contact 2. When are the Going-To-The-Sun Highway and the Chief Mountain Border Crossing open?The Going-To-The-Sun
Highway generally opens around the middle of June. This
opening is highly weather dependent so depending on the snow
cover the opening date may change. Chief Mountain Border Crossing open May 15 9am to 6pm. Starting June 1 summer hours will be 7am to 10pm. Ph (403)653-3535 (Canadian side), (406)732-5572 (USA side) Carway Alberta Port of Entry Headquarters, crossing the border information Ph (403)653-3009. 3. What is there to do in Waterton?Between WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK and GLACIER PARK to the south, there are over 1400 km (850 miles) of maintained World Class hiking trails. This is some of the most spectacular hiking in the Rockies! CANADIAN WILDERNESS TOURS are the local Interpretive & Guiding experts. They offer programs including Interpretive Village strolls, guided fishing experiences, Step- Aboard narrating services (in your private vehicle) as well as guided hiking programs on the above mentioned trails, plus much more! CWT offers top-quality services at very affordable prices. Included in all CWT programs is information on bird-watching, flower identification, incredible edibles, local culture & history, fascinating geology, tales of resident ghosts, etc. Canadian Wilderness Tours also specializes in Kid's Programs. (Usually a couple of hours in length...perfect time to allow the parents to break away for a Romantic Dinner!) CWT programs may be arranged through the Kilmorey Lodge or the Aspen Village Inn. Waterton Park also has 3 main trails specially designated for mountain biking. All trails are over 10 km each way in length, and can be combined with spectacular hiking for an incredible experience. Mountain bike rentals are available at "Pat's" located in the Village of Waterton. The boat cruise runs from mid-May to late September. The cruising time is approximately 2 1/2 hours and this historic trip passes through a series of deep scenic bays past sheer vertical mountains and beautiful wilderness surroundings and across the border to Goat Haunt Ranger Station in the United States. The boat does make photographic stops and it is not unusual to catch a glimpse of wildlife along the shore. Special rates for the Crypt Trail Hike may apply. If you wish, you may contact the marina ticket office for schedules at (403)859-2362. Waterton Lakes Golf Course is an 18 hole facility with a spectacular setting with panoramic views of Waterton Lakes and the surrounding mountain peaks. There are several short scenic drives within the park. The Red Rock Canyon Road is a winding mountain trail which passes by grizzly and black bear habitat and leads to a mountain canyon where you often see big horn sheep. The Akamina Parkway leads to Cameron Lake, a glacier formed alpine lake where there are paddle boats and canoes available for rental. There are several small shops in town and it is very easy to spend an afternoon browsing. There is also a small movie theatre in town and a couple of lounges, a bar and stables in the park. Alpine Stables is located in Waterton Park and their phone number is 403-859-2462. They do not do a "free range" ride but the scenery is very impressive. You may also want to try Mountain Meadow Trail Rides, located just outside the park. They promise a real western wilderness adventure and it is a working ranch. The phone number there is (403)653-2413. 4. Can you tell me about the hiking trails in Waterton?Between Waterton Lakes National Park and Glacier Park to the south, there are over 1400 km (850 miles) of maintained World Class hiking trails. This is some of the most spectacular hiking in the Rockies! Depending on the weather, most of the trails start opening in early June, although there is usually still snow at the higher elevations. Most years you can still hike well into the fall (Oct.), again, depending on the weather. Just to mention a few great trails in Waterton Park:
Canadian Wilderness Tours (CWT) are the local Interpretive & Guiding experts. They offer programs including Interpretive Village strolls, guided fishing experiences, Ride- Along narrating services (in your private vehicle) as well as guided hiking programs on the above mentioned trails, plus much more! CWT offers top-quality services at very affordable prices. Included in all CWT programs is information on bird-watching, flower identification, incredible edibles, local culture & history, fascinating geology, tales of resident ghosts, etc. Canadian Wilderness Tours also specializes in Kid's Programs. (Usually a couple of hours in length...perfect time to allow the parents to break away for a Romantic Dinner!) CWT programs may be arranged through the Kilmorey Lodge or the Aspen Village Inn, once you have arrived in Waterton Park. 5. What is the Waterton Golf Course like?The Waterton Lakes Golf Course is an original Stanley Thompson design with the first 9 holes constructed in 1929 and the 2nd 9 holes constructed approximately 10 years later and is presently an 18 hole facility. The Waterton Lakes Golf Course enjoys a spectacular setting with panoramic views of Waterton Lakes and the surrounding mountain peaks. Improvements over the past few seasons have been impressive. The greens and fairways have rarely been in such good shape. New sand has been placed in most traps. Yardage markers at 100, 150 and 200 yards have speeded play. A new fleet of golf carts and greens keeping equipment has been added. The staff on the course, in the pro shop and restaurant, prompt a friendly and courteous environment. Monthly mixed scrambles are a popular feature in the summers. The Waterton Lakes Golf Course is a 5-minute drive from the town site. This challenging 18-hole course is open from May - October. Please visit their site for more info! You can phone directly for tee times:
403-859-2114, Fax: 403-859-2065 6. What are the local attractions near Waterton Park?From the Kilmorey Lodge or the Aspen Village Inn in Waterton Park, you are in a prime area to visit several area attractions, such as the Remington Carriage Centre in Cardston, (North America's largest collection of horsedrawn vehicles) or the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre in the Crowsnest Pass. (Documents the catastrophic landside which buried a Town.) Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is located just north of Fort Macleod on Highway #2. This is a very well preserved site where the Plains Indians ran buffalo over a cliff. The interpretive center is a record of these people. Glacier Park is only an hour and half drive through the Chief Mountain US/Canada border crossing. (Open mid-May through October end.) Have no doubts that traversing the Going-To-The-Sun Highway in Glacier Park will be a very memorable experience! There are several Hotels in the Glacier Park area, but your dollar will extend a lot further if you stay in Alberta. 7. What about camping in Waterton Park?
Here in Waterton Park we have three front-country and 13 back-country campgrounds as well as three campgrounds just out side the park. As of August 2005 it is now possible to make reservations for Parks Canada campsites in Waterton Park. To reserve space please contact 1-877-RESERVE or visit www.pccamping.ca Please note that these fees are subject to change, please contact Parks Canada for more information. Town site Campground: 238 sites. Full service, un-serviced and walk-in tenting sites. No open fires. Gas stove or barbecue only. There are kitchen shelters with wood stoves in them to use in the campground. Flush toilets and showers.. (rates see table) Crandell Campground: 129 sites. All semi-serviced. Approx. 15 minute drive from town site. Fire pit & picnic table on site. Water taps and kitchen shelters throughout the campground. Chemical flush toilets. Firewood for sale. $5./bundle (and you will need at least 4 bundles to have a fire for a couple of hours). Belly River Campground: 24 sites. Primitive camping. Fire pit on site. Outhouses. Firewood for sale. $5./bundle. Water taps and a kitchen shelter. As you can see, most campsites in the park are available on a first-come, first-served basis only, and usually sites become available if you show up in the morning early. Back Country CampingBack Country Camping For further information on camping you could give the Parks Canada information center a call (summer: 403-859-5133, winter: 403-859-2224), they may be able to offer more information. Campgrounds outside the Park
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