National Park · Canada
Waterton Lakes National Park
Waterton Lakes National Park is a national park in Canada, covering 124,788 acres (50,500 ha), established in 1895.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Canada |
| Area | 124,788 acres (50,500 ha) |
| Established | 1895 |
| Highest point | Mount Blakiston — 2,910 m (9,547 ft) |
| Coordinates | 49.0500° N, 113.9333° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Waterton Lakes National Park
Waterton Lakes National Park is in the southwest corner of Alberta, Canada. The national park borders Glacier National Park in Montana, United States. Waterton was the fourth Canadian national park, formed in 1895 as Kootenay Lakes Forest Reserve. It is named after Waterton Lake, in turn after the Victorian naturalist and conservationist Charles Waterton. Its range is between the Rocky Mountains and the Prairies. This park contains 505 km2 (195 sq mi) of rugged mountains and wilderness. It has a diverse ecosystem. Operated by Parks Canada, Waterton is open all year, but the main tourist season is during July and August.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Airports near this park
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- Calgary International Airport (YYC) · Calgary, Canada · 143.0 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Waterton Lakes National Park?
Waterton Lakes National Park is in Canada (49.0500° N, 113.9333° W).
When was Waterton Lakes National Park established?
Waterton Lakes National Park was established in 1895, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Waterton Lakes National Park?
Waterton Lakes National Park covers 124,788 acres (50,500 ha).
What is the highest point in Waterton Lakes National Park?
The highest point is Mount Blakiston, at 2,910 metres (9,547 ft).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q902778 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterton_Lakes_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).