WINTER ACTIVITIES IN WATERTON 

Waterton Prince of Wales Hotel

 

Waterton Lakes National Park  is located in the southwest corner of Alberta,
Canada, and shares a border with Glacier National Park in Montana, USA.
Waterton is considered to be the best place to view impressive scenery,
wildlife and enjoy wonderful recreational opportunities. Tourists visit often
to experience its’ blend of varied geology, mild climate, and unique wild
flowers.

Waterton Park is the perfect place for a winter adventure as well. People
who love to go for outings in winter mostly visit Waterton due to the
exciting winter activities that are offered. The winter conditions often
vary. One might experience warm wet weather and the next time extreme
coldness. Despite the cold weather, you can enjoy the ice cream during
the winters in Waterton by visiting the Big Scoop Ice Cream Parlor. This
ice cream parlor has hard ice cream, soft ice cream and many other sweet
treats for almost everyone.

Various winter activities in Waterton that should not be missed are:

Winter Picnics in Waterton:

Waterton offers exciting winter picnics. One can enjoy a winter picnic in
a stunning Rocky Mountains setting. Cook lunch over there or warm it up
using a stove.

Winter Camping in Waterton:

Pass Creek Winter Camp is located in Waterton Park. It provides a sheltered
winter campground. It also offers services such as wood stoves and pit
toilets.

Ice Climbing in Waterton:

Waterton Lakes National Park is well known for its unique ice-climbing
experiences. Frozen waterfalls provide an unbelievable adventure to ice-
climbers. However, at times it may be hazardous, so proper caution must
be taken.

Photography and Sightseeing in Waterton:
 
A walk along the Waterton lakeshore during winter provides great
opportunities for sightseeing and wildlife photography.

The park normally gets buried in deep snow around this time. This makes
for excellent snowshoeing as well as skiing. You can also enjoy wine and
cocktails with appetizers in the Fireside Lounge and Wine Bar during the
winter months.

photo sources:http://www.photonews.ca