Get Guided Through Waterton

Open Top Tours with the Prince of Wales

Leave the driving (and parking) to them and hop aboard the vintage-inspired vehicles, complete with open-top roof, and journey through Waterton Lakes National Park’s most spectacular locations. Along the way, our knowledgeable guides – decked out in retro uniforms – will share the little-known stories that have made the park legendary, from its eccentric namesake to the history of the iconic Prince of Wales Hotel. Choose from two Waterton tours and prepare for a ride you’ll never forget.

Guided Hikes and Adventures with Tamarack Outdoors

Join Local and experienced National Park hiking guides for a Waterton adventure you won’t forget. With Mountain treks, Interpretive hikes, Wildflower sessions, and even Art lessons on the trail, the Tamarack has something for you! Learn about the uniqueness of Waterton as you hike one of its world class trails, create a custom trip that will suit your adventure level and group size or join a scheduled activity.

Nighttime and Stargazing Tours with Dark Sky Guides

Offering guided interpretive nighttime tours and stargazing opportunities, the Dark Sky Guides provide tour participants with the chance to stargaze using quality telescopes, binoculars, and other stargazing equipment. The Dark Sky Guides are storytellers that deliver personable, memorable, interpretive tours that focus on showcasing the night sky, the moon and neighbouring planets. Explore the night sky with small, personalized tours.

Guided Horseback Riding with Alpine Stables

See lots of wildlife, alpine habitat, wildflowers galore, while you meander through wooded trails, or climb to the tops of the mountains on a good horse. Alpine Stables’ guided rides provide western adventure for the whole family with hourly, half-day, full-day and overnight pack trips. Their friendly guides enjoy sharing stories of local history, and identifying wildflowers and wildlife habitat.

Waterton Lake Boat Tours with Shoreline Cruises

Step aboard the historic M.V. International, the oldest passenger ship still operating in Canada, and take in breathtaking scenery on a 2-hour scenic cruise with knowledgeable Guides. View majestic towering cliffs and beautiful waterfalls while learning more about the Park and the interconnected ecosystems from the smallest plant to the largest animal while on your way to a hike at Goat Haunt or to Crypt Lake.

On Your Own Day

Take an extra day and explore the park on your own! Spend the day on the water by renting a kayak, canoe or paddle board from Cameron Lake Boat Rentals. You will drive the 14 km Akamina Parkway to access Cameron Lake, and enjoy the quieter water on this beautiful lake.

If you would prefer to stay close to the village, you can rent watercraft from Blakiston and Co. and explore Waterton Lakes on a calm day.

Prefer to stay on land? Rent a bike and venture out on the streets of the village or the Kootanai Brown trail, which is an 8 kms (one way) path leading from the village to the Park Gate. You can grab a Mountain Bike and hit the trails on one of Waterton’s bike-friendly trails.

To rent a bike for the day, Pat’s Waterton has an assortment of bikes including Mountain Bikes and e-bikes available. They are home of the Surrey Bike, a 4-wheeled tandem bike that you can cruise around Waterton village.

If e-bikes are more your choice, Blakiston and Co. also has e-bikes available, including the Vintage style Trooper Bike.

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