FOCAL POINT
Waterton Lakes National Park Mother Nature is the biggest attraction at Waterton Lakes National Park, where the windswept Prairies meets the rugged Rockies. Located in the province’s southwest — right next to the U.S. border — Waterton is the only park in the world that’s designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an International Peace Park, and a Biosphere Reserve. Wildlife, waterfalls, hiking, biking, boating, beaches and beautiful scenery are
just some of the activities visitors can enjoy. A bonus is that crowds tend to be on the smaller side.
1. Akamina Parkway and Cameron Lake A short, winding drive up a mountainside ends at Cameron Lake, a charming
alpine gem. Tucked into a glacial basin at 1,650 metres, it’s a great spot to fish, hike, canoe,
paddleboard, or just escape the summer heat. If you’re on the water, keep an eye out for grizzlies — they’re often spotted at the south end of the lake. QUICK FACT: Look for a national historic site monument about half way up Akamina Parkway. It marks the location of the first productive oil well in Western Canada, drilled by the Rocky Mountain Development Company in 1902. 2. Cameron Falls Located in quaint Waterton Village, the falls cascade down jagged layers of pre-Cambrian bedrock, dating from a mere 1.5 billion years ago — some of the oldest bedrock in the Rocky Mountains.
Photo Credits
4. Red Rock Canyon -photo by Michael Lawton 5. Bears Hump -photo by Brenton Walker 7. Bison -photo courtesy Travel Alberta 8. Wildflower -photo by Edna Winti
1. Paddleboard -photo courtesy Cameron Lake Boat Rental 2. Cameron Falls -photo by Davan Russell
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