Waterton Lakes may be the smallest of Canada’s Rocky Mountain National Parks, but it pulls more than its weight when it comes to amazing landscapes, wildlife, and biodiversity. It is home to half of the plant species found in Alberta, including several rarities, and it has more plant species than anywhere in the Canadian Rockies. Wildlife runs the gamut from black and grizzly bears to elk, wolves, coyotes, cougars, bighorn sheep, and more. We have been especially impressed with the number of bear sightings on our visits here.
Unlike other Rocky Mountain parks, Waterton does not have foothills transitioning from prairies to mountains. This unique landscape brings high biodiversity with a mingling of grassland and alpine environments.
Top things to do range from scenic drives to a wealth of hiking and biking trails, wildlife viewing, historic sites, and just soaking up the awesome scenery. A bonus is that Waterton tends to be less crowded and busier than other mountain parks.
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