Waterton Lakes
About 3 hr by car from Calgary
Where the prairie meets the Rockies, with a historic hotel above a long glacial lake.
Why locals go
The quieter Rockies park, three hours south.
Visiting Calgary?
At 3 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Calgary for your flight home.
What to book
- Boat cruise to Goat Haunt
- Crypt Lake hike
- Red Rock Canyon
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Afternoon tea at the Prince of Wales Hotel
- Sunset over Upper Waterton Lake
With friends
- Crypt Lake hike
- Bike the townsite trails
When to go
June to September.