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Waterton Lakes National Park | Private Exclusive Tour

13 Reviews5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 13 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Calgary, Canada

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8 to 11 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

Feel the Spirit  

Many people don’t have this Alberta park on their travel radar, mostly because it gets eclipsed by its celebrity sisters, Banff and Jasper. Created in 1895, Waterton Lakes National Park joined forces with Glacier National.  On its way to park, stop at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. This is one of the world's oldest and best-preserved Buffalo Jumps. Known for its remarkable testimony of prehistoric life, the site bears witness to a custom practiced by indigenous people of the North American plains for nearly 6,000 years.

The Hidden Secrets of Waterton Lakes National Park

The Red Rock Parkway travels 15 km up the Blakiston Valley through rolling grasslands and ends at Red Rock Canyon and the Akamina Parkway is a winding mountain road that starts in the Waterton townsite and runs 16 km along the Cameron Valley, ending at Cameron Lake which borders Montana.

What's Included

  • Small group maximum 3 travelers
  • Private transportation
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    Start Time • 6:30 AM

    What To Expect

    Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site

    *** This is an option stop *** Sitting atop a prairie hill, the interpretive center at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump overlooks the spot where the primary food source and way of life were herded toward the edge and fell to their death. The demise of the bison provided sustenance and contributed to all facets of the Plains people’s way of being. Bison were how they clothed themselves, sustained themselves throughout brutal winters and provided shelter from the harsh prairie elements.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Bison Paddock Loop Road

    This scenic overlook takes you to the more traditional prairie views where grazing Bison roam about the rough fescue. Located below the Overlook, Bison can frequently be seen within the paddock.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Red Rock Canyon

    Red Rock Canyon Waterton Park is one of the most scenic and geologically rich places inside the National Park. Blakiston Falls is an easy to reach waterfall near Red Rock Canyon. This is an incredible area for geology geeks as the rocks are ancient, colourful and fascinating.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Akamina Parkway

    The Akamina Parkway in Waterton Lakes National Park (a.k.a. Cameron Lake Road), is a gorgeous 9.4 mile drive through an amazing canyon that ends at the incredibly scenic Cameron Lake. You will more than likely see wildlife on or near the Akamina Parkway. Bighorn sheep are often seen in the cliffs along the first several miles of the parkway, and sometimes you'll see a band of bighorn sheep actually on the road.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Waterton Village

    Nestled in the center of Waterton Lakes National Park is the charming Waterton Park Townsite, also known as Waterton Village. This wonderful little village is so perfectly well-kept, charming and cute.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Longview

    Longview is a village in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located in the Canadian Rockies foothills, on Cowboy Trail, 32 km west of High River and 64 km south of Calgary. Highwood River flows west of the village.Longview is known for its long view west toward the first range of the Rocky Mountains, its cattle ranching heritage and its natural resources (principally oil), but more importantly the open spaces, rivers (the Highwood) and some of the finest beef by most standards.Longview is also known as the home of late Canadian Country Music star Ian Tyson.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 3 travelers

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-244582P1

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