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Two people kayaking on a calm lake with mountains in the background. 2
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By Tripvia Tours

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Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$16 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Explore Waterton Lakes National Park on a flexible self-guided GPS audio drive. Stories play automatically as you travel past the Prince of Wales Hotel, Maskinonge wetlands, Red Rock Canyon, Blakiston Falls, Cameron Falls, Cameron Lake, the Bison Paddock and sweeping mountain viewpoints. Pause for trails and photo stops, skip anything you like and explore at your own pace. Download before entering the park; no signal is required during the tour. Seasonal road and trail access can change with weather and wildlife activity.

Activity location

  • Waterton Lakes National Park of Canada
    • T0K 2M0, Waterton Park, Alberta, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Waterton Lakes National Park of Canada
    • T0K 2M0, Waterton Park, Alberta, Canada

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Cowboy Trail & Waterton Park in English

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • Opening hours: Sun 12:00 am-11:30 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$16.22 x 1 TravellerNZ$16.22
Total
Price is NZ$16.22

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
  • Inclusions
    Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle
  • Inclusions
    No signal required or data used during tour
  • Inclusions
    Good mobile or WiFi connection needed for the initial download
  • Inclusions
    Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy on Tripvia Tours app
  • Exclusions
    Attraction tickets
  • Exclusions
    Smartphone or tablet
  • Exclusions
    Transport (use your own vehicle)
  • Exclusions
    Waterton Lakes National Park Entrance Fee
  • Exclusions
    Parking fees
  • Exclusions
    In-person tour guide

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Waterton Lakes National Park (Pass by)

WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK — Travel from Pincher Creek into a striking meeting place of prairie, mountains, lakes and waterfalls.

Waterton Lakes National Park Bison Paddock (Pass by)

WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK BISON PADDOCK — Drive the seasonal loop through fescue grasslands for a chance to see the park’s roaming plains bison from your vehicle.

Maskinonge Overlook (Pass by)

MASKINONGE OVERLOOK — Take in broad views across the Maskinonge wetlands, where prairie, mountains and sky meet.

Red Rock Canyon (Pass by)

RED ROCK CANYON — Follow the seasonal Red Rock Parkway to vivid red rock, clear water and easy canyon walks.

Blakiston Creek (Pass by)

BLAKISTON CREEK — See the creek and its broad alluvial fan, shaped by rushing water flowing from the mountains.

Blakiston Falls (Pass by)

BLAKISTON FALLS — A short nearby trail leads to this powerful waterfall plunging through a dramatic rocky gorge.

Waterton Lakes National Park Visitor Centre (Pass by)

WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTRE — Find year-round park information and exhibits near the historic Kootenai Brown cabin site.

Driftwood Beach (Pass by)

DRIFTWOOD BEACH — Admire sun-bleached logs, smooth stones and mountain reflections along Waterton’s peaceful shoreline.

Linnet Lake (Pass by)

LINNET LAKE — This small former glacial channel is now a quiet haven for birds, frogs and lakeside views.

Bear's Hump Trailhead (Pass by)

BEAR’S HUMP TRAILHEAD — Begin the short, steep hike to Waterton Park Lookout for sweeping views over the townsite and lakes.

Prince Of Wales Hotel (Pass by)

PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL — Admire this iconic hilltop hotel and its dramatic view across Upper Waterton Lake.

Waterton Village (Pass by)

WATERTON VILLAGE — Explore the compact lakeside townsite and scenic Cameron Bay, framed by surrounding peaks.

Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park (Pass by)

WATERTON-GLACIER INTERNATIONAL PEACE PARK — Discover the world’s first international peace park and the dramatic geology of the Lewis Overthrust.

Cameron Falls (Pass by)

CAMERON FALLS — Watch clear mountain water tumble over ancient rock beside the townsite, occasionally turning pink after heavy rain.

Bertha Lake Trail (Pass by)

BERTHA LAKE TRAIL — Follow a rewarding forest trail past Lower Bertha Falls to a scenic alpine lake.

Middle Waterton Lake (Pass by)

MIDDLE WATERTON LAKE — Enjoy calm water and mountain reflections on the lake linking Waterton’s northern and southern basins.

Upper Waterton Lake (Pass by)

UPPER WATERTON LAKE — Take in this deep cross-border lake shared by Canada and the United States beneath towering peaks.

Akamina Parkway (Pass by)

AKAMINA PARKWAY — Wind through Cameron Valley towards alpine trailheads and Cameron Lake on this seasonal mountain road.

Mount Crandell (Pass by)

MOUNT CRANDELL — See a landmark peak reshaped by the 2017 Kenow Wildfire and the park’s ongoing natural recovery.

Mount Lineham (Pass by)

MOUNT LINEHAM — Admire the layered slopes and glacially carved profile of this prominent Waterton peak.

First Oil Well In Western Canada National Historic Site (Pass by)

FIRST OIL WELL IN WESTERN CANADA NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE — View the monument marking Western Canada’s first producing oil well amid Waterton’s rugged hills.

Carthew - Alderson Trail (Pass by)

CARTHEW-ALDERSON TRAIL — This demanding alpine route rewards prepared hikers with lakes, ridges and sweeping mountain views.

Cameron Lake (Pass by)

CAMERON LAKE — Reach this glacier-fed alpine lake at the seasonal end of Akamina Parkway, surrounded by steep forested cliffs.

Location

Activity location

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    Waterton Lakes National Park of Canada
    • T0K 2M0, Waterton Park, Alberta, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Waterton Lakes National Park of Canada
    • T0K 2M0, Waterton Park, Alberta, Canada

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