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Waterton Park, Alberta

Waterton Park, commonly referred to as Waterton, is a hamlet in southwestern Alberta, Canada within Improvement District No. 4 Waterton.

Type Town

Why go

  • Community in Alberta, Canada.
  • Served by North Fork Airport.

History

Waterton Park, commonly referred to as Waterton, is a hamlet in southwestern Alberta, Canada within Improvement District No. 4 Waterton.

Airports

North Fork Airport 45 km to the centre
Polebridge, MT, US
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Canada-USA Border Cruise
Ferry route
Outdoor
Waterton Townsite – Crypt Lake
Ferry route
Outdoor
Canada-USA Border Cruise Northbound
Ferry route
Outdoor
Canada-USA Border Cruise Southbound
Ferry route
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is North Fork Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Canada-USA Border Cruise, Waterton Townsite – Crypt Lake, Canada-USA Border Cruise Northbound.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Waterton Park, Alberta. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach