Celebrating the World’s First International Peace Park

A Brilliant Idea It started as an idea at an annual vegetation management, search and Rotary International meeting, between rescue programs, and joint interpretive clubs in Alberta and Montana, and it programs, brochures, and exhibits. didn’t take long for the idea to catch hold. In 1932, Waterton Lakes National Waterton‑Glacier International Peace Park and Glacier National Park were Park was further honored in 1995 when officially joined together as Waterton- it was designated as a World Heritage Glacier International Peace Park. The Site for its scenic values, its significant Peace Park celebrates the peace and climate, landforms and ecological goodwill existing along the world’s processes, and abundant diversity of longest undefended border. A spirit of wildlife and wildflowers. cooperation is reflected in wildlife and Upper Waterton Lake and Surrounding Mountains - Parks Canada

The Pine Balance: A Shared Responsibility

blister rust affects the majority of for whitebark pines to grow. The area the whitebark pines in Waterton and surrounding Summit Lake, for example, Glacier. This fungus was transported has had a number of plots cleared where to North America from Europe when whitebark pine seedlings have been trees unknowingly infected with the planted. These seedlings were grown in fungus were brought over in the early greenhouses associated with Glacier’s 20th century, which is credited with the Native Plant Nursery, from seeds wide spread of the infection throughout collected from healthy whitebark pines the continent. Unlike European relatives in the area. In fact, Waterton and Glacier of the whitebark pine, North American staff, alongside numerous volunteers, 5-needled pines have no resistance to have been planting thousands of this infection. White pine blister rust seedlings over the last several years in is especially devastating to seedlings areas suitable for whitebark pine habitat. and young pines, with little likelihood The hope is to tip the balance back in that infected seedlings will survive to favour of our whitebark pines in the maturity. Considered alongside a spike hope of reinstating the natural balance in population of native pine beetles in that permits these trees to compete in the the area (insects whose larvae feast on wild. pine bark) whitebark pine populations have been devastated in the international The restoration of the whitebark pine Black Bear Reaching for Cones - Robert J. Weselmann peace park. A study conducted in the population in the international peace park spanning 13 years (1996-2009) noted park is a high priority for both parks Pale skin, elongated needles, contorted numerous animals in the park, including that mortality and blister rust infection as these fascinating trees are crucial to spines; whitebark pines certainly dress black and grizzly bears, red squirrels in whitebark pines both increased by a maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Contact for the role they play as the elders and the Clark’s nutcracker. Like the staggering 3% with every year. the park to see how you can be involved of our forest. Patiently growing over hierarch of a family, these pines create a in the restoration project. centuries, many of the whitebark pines foundation that supports an ecosystem. In response to the alarming mortality and currently living in the Waterton-Glacier infection rates, a joint effort was initiated International Peace Park began their Though renowned for their resilience to reverse the effects of human impact lives over a thousand years ago, long and longevity, human actions have and restore the pine population. A before there ever was such a thing as a inadvertently threatened these trees. number of prescribed burns were used to peace park, the boundary dividing it, or Whitebark pines are now on the brink open the canopy and create areas suitable Europeans in North America. of disappearing from the peace park and are threatened across the continent. This keystone species plays a role in The synergistic effects of a century of maintaining a healthy ecosystem in the fire suppression, the introduction of an peace park. Growing especially well in invasive fungus and a spike in pine- alpine regions (2000 to 3000 m elevation), beetle populations have all contributed to where fewer trees compete for the the rapid decline of the whitebark pine. sunlight they depend on; these trees are perfectly adapted to a delicate balance of The absence of wildfires has tipped the natural factors. Growing on steep slopes, natural balance out of the whitebark the roots of the whitebark pine stabilize pines' favour. Whitebark pines need lots the soil, decreasing the rate of soil erosion of sunlight, which means they depend on while creating micro-climates wherein the canopy-clearing action of wildfires to neighbouring organisms might thrive. establish themselves. Without these clear Additionally, the cones of whitebark patches in the forests, whitebark pines pines produce nutrient-rich seeds, similar are outcompeted by other trees and, as to the pine nuts you might find in a fancy our forests become thicker and thicker, salad, that are an integral food source for have fewer habitable areas in the park. A foreign fungus, the white pine Cages Protect Ripening Cones - Parks Canada Planting Seedlings - Parks Canada Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park International Peace Park Hike Join us in celebrating the long-standing Starting at 10 a.m. from the Bertha Lake Boundary on your way to Goat Haunt in in Waterton (403-859-5133) or at the St. peace, friendship, and cooperative trailhead in Waterton Lakes National Glacier National Park, Montana. Return Mary Visitor Center (406-732-7750) in management of our two parks by Park, this 13 km (8 mi) hike along to Waterton is via boat. A fee is charged Glacier. Reservations are only accepted participating in an International Peace Upper Waterton Lake is jointly led by for the return boat trip and advance for the next scheduled hike. Come Park Hike. These special two-nation a Glacier Park Ranger and a Waterton reservations are recommended. The prepared with a lunch, water, rain gear, hikes explore the landscape surrounding Park Interpreter. Learn about Waterton- boat will have you back to the dock in jacket, and hat. Wear sturdy footwear. Waterton Lake and also the political Glacier’s three international designations Waterton by early evening. Each hike The trail is not difficult, but you will be realities of a resource shared by two and take part in a peace and friendship is limited to 30 people, so you must hiking most of the day. Don't forget your neighboring parks and countries. ceremony as you cross the International pre-register at either the Visitor Centre boat ticket! Pets are not permitted.

The International Peace Pavilion at Goat Haunt - David Restivo Beargrass - Bill Hayden, “Hands across the border” Ceremony - Jeff Yee, The International - David Restivo Discover Our Neighbours’ Cultural Heritage This area holds special appeal for visitors handcrafts as sales items. The museum is The People’s Center and Native interested in the culture of indigenous open daily from June through September. Ed-Ventures, for the preservation of peoples. Waterton-Glacier International Also in Browning, North American Kootenai and Salish Culture, are located Peace Park lies just west of the Kainai Indian Days, the second weekend in July, near Pablo, Montana. The Center provides and Piikani Reserves in Canada and is a large celebration of Native American educational opportunities, full-day and borders the Blackfeet Reservation in the culture that includes a parade, traditional half-day interpretive tours of the Flathead United States. People of the Confederated dress, and dancing. Visitors are always Indian Reservation, a museum collection, Salish and Kootenai Tribes, southwest of welcome. and gift shop. Open daily throughout the Glacier, also have a close association with summer. the park. Take the time to learn about our Northeast of Waterton, early plains Call 406-883-5344 or 406-675-0160 for neighbours. culture is dramatically displayed at further information. Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Nearby in Browning, Montana, the Heritage Site. This site is open seven days Museum of the Plains Indian features a week in summer. Phone 403-553-2731 fascinating exhibits and Native American for further information. Blackfeet at Two Medicine - R. E. Marble

Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park Accessibility Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park is The Apgar and St. Mary Visitor Centers, Wheelchair-accessible trails include the located in the southeast corner of the the International Peace Park Pavilion, Trail of the Cedars, Running Eagle Falls, British Columbia and borders both and the Cameron Lake Day Use Area and a portion of the Swiftcurrent Nature Waterton Lakes and Glacier National are wheel-chair accessible. A listing Trails in Glacier, and the Linnet Lake, Parks. High spacious alpine ridges, of additional facilities and services, Kootenai Brown, and Townsite Trails in deep secluded valleys and windswept accessible to visitors with special needs, Waterton Lakes. passes provide habitat and connectivity is available at visitor centers and entrance to the last self-sustaining grizzly bear stations throughout Waterton-Glacier Park Elevations: population in the United States. Exposed International Peace Park. Lake McDonald 3150 ft. 960m alpine ridges, southern latitude and Logan Pass 6640 ft. 2024m southern exposure provide winter range Interpretive programs in Glacier National Many Glacier 4900 ft. 1494m for goats and big horn sheep. Park accessible by wheelchair are Polebridge 3600 ft. 1097m highlighted in the park’s ranger-guided St. Mary Lake 4500 ft. 1372m The trails and passes of the Akamina- activity guide, available throughout Two Medicine 5150 ft. 1570m Kishinena used today to cross the Glacier. Waterton 4200 ft. 1280m axis of the continent were established and used for many years by the early peoples and wildlife travelling between the Flathead Basin and the abundant Great Plains.

Akamina-Kishinena is a wilderness area, without supplies or equipment of any kind. All arrangements for supplies and transportation must be Calypso Orchid - Bill Hayden made beforehand. Accessible Boardwalk on the Trail of the Cedars - Bill Hayden

The Waterton-Glacier Guide is a joint publication between Waterton Lakes National Park of Canada & Glacier National Park in the United States. Waterton Lakes National Park Visitor Guide

Matt Holland

Welcome to Waterton Lakes National Park What’s Inside

s you travel through this distinctive landscape a varied landscape which provides homes for many plants A“where the mountains meet the prairie”, take time and animals, as well as a wonderful place for you to visit. to explore and enjoy its natural features. Stroll along a beach, hike a flowery trail, paddle a No other national park in Canada protects so much canoe, tour the Upper Waterton by boat, relish a picnic, within such a small place. Shaped by wind, fire and water, learn something new at an exhibit, spot a deer or jay, Waterton has over 250 species of birds, more than 60 brave a chilly dip in a mountain lake, or just kick back species of mammals, 24 species of fish and and relax. There’s lots to do here and you can enjoy it Summer Events 8 species of reptiles and amphibians. Because the open knowing that it will always be here. What’s happening when in Waterton! prairie sweeps up When you’re mountainsides, you heading out of the A MattHolland can enjoy spectacular park, remember Visit Planner vistas, carpeted by that Waterton is just Get the most from your visit abundant wildflowers one of 44 national 2 and peppered with parks, 167 national Living with Wildlife wildlife such as historic sites and 4 Learn to keep yourself and the wildlife you encounter safe deer, bighorn sheep, marine conservation 4 ground squirrels, areas that Parks birds and bears. Park Management Canada protects Working to preserve your In Waterton, across the country, experience 6 a combination each representing of geography, a place, person or Park Map topography, and event that Canadians Glacier National Park mild, moist, windy value and that are 8 Our neighbour and partner climate has created there for you to offers a lot to see and do a wide variety of experience. growing conditions within a very small area. Add in the Interpretation Programs 9 effects of fire, floods, and avalanches and you end up with Theatre programs & guided hikes included free with your entrance fee B Ask the Interpreters! Contact Information Visitor Information...... 403-859-5133 ook for us at popular areas as you RCMP Waterton (May-Oct)...... 403-859-2244 explore the park. We may have a Hospitals L Cardston...... 403-653-4411 cougar or bear pelt that you can hold Pincher Creek...... 403-627-3333 in your hands. We may have a story Park Warden (24 hrs)...... 1-888-WARDENS to tell, or a trail to recommend. Let us make the most of your visit! 24 HOUR EMERGENCY Call 403-859-2636 WATERTON-GLACIER GUIDE VISIT PLANNER

Create your own experience We’ll take care of the scenery

Matt Holland

Whether you enjoy a relaxing stroll with an ice at 8:00 pm, throughout the cream, a challenging hike, or an evening program summer. Or try a guided hike or hands-on activity. As you with friends, Waterton Lakes National Park travel through the park check out trail-side, roadside and day offers a wide range of activities and adventures. use area exhibits. Ask our staff for an experience designed with you in mind. BOATING If you like the water, whether on your own or guided by experts, SCENERY & WILDLIFE Kevin Caners try boating. The best spot for If scenery and wildlife appeal to you, drive one of the scenic parkways. All paddling a canoe or kayak is have pulloffs and viewpoints for safe viewing opportunities and a chance Cameron Lake, where both are to discover more about this special place. As an alternative, hop on a shuttle to enjoy an available for rent. Boat launching ramps are available at the Linnet Lake picnic site and interpretive tour along the parkways and leave the driving to someone else. at the village marina. (Motorboats are restricted to Upper and Middle Waterton Lakes.) • TheEntrance Parkway begins on the prairie and follows the Waterton Lakes chain A permit is required to launch any motorized or trailered boats. Hand propelled to the village. Enjoy scenic views of the Waterton Valley and its wildlife. Take time to boats like canoes or rowboats and flotation devices such as float tubes do not require a explore the Prince of Wales Hotel National Historic Site. permit. Join the crew of the MV International for the two hour international cruise of • TheAkamina Parkway winds 16 kilometres through mountains to Cameron Lake, Upper Waterton Lake that leaves from the marina. Remember that park waters are very where exhibits describe life in the subalpine. Along the way, visit the First Oil Well in cold, and Upper and Middle Waterton Lakes frequently have high winds and rough Western Canada National Historic Site, commemorating the first producing oil well in water. Conditions can change very quickly on all lakes. western Canada. • Red Rock Parkway is the best place to experience Waterton’s special mountain and HIKING prairie mix. Stop at the Native History exhibit to gain some insight into the lives of Like to stay active? Try hiking some of our 200 km of trails. Begin by planning your aboriginal peoples in this area. The 15 kilometre parkway is very narrow and may not trip. Take a free guided hike with a Parks Canada Interpreter, check out our “Hiking be suitable for larger motorhomes. Waterton Lakes National Park” sheet, hire a licensed interpretive guide, or use a • TheChief Mountain Highway links Waterton with our neighbour in Montana, guidebook to pick a hike suitable for everyone in your group. Make sure you have Glacier National Park. Stop at the Waterton Valley Viewpoint to view the Waterton the knowledge, equipment and supplies to have a safe and enjoyable hike. Stop at the and Blakiston valleys, then continue on through the site Visitor Centre for trail conditions, cautions of the 1998 Sofa Mountain fire. or closures—you’ll increase your safety and • Located just inside the park boundary, off enjoyment. Highway 6, the Bison Paddock loop road provides an opportunity to see these magnificent animals in their CYCLING natural grassland habitat. For your safety, please do not get out of your vehicle. Cycle, but be aware of other traffic and strong winds. Parkways are heavily travelled and without shoulders, so use caution. PICNICKING The Kootenai Brown multi-use pathway Picnic areas are great places to stop for a meal, or for a break is perfect for families with tot-trailers and to relax and enjoy the view. Many have level ground and young riders in training. Red Rock Parkway accessible washrooms. Remember to keep a “bare” picnic is recommended in the spring and fall site so wildlife don’t join your meal. when the road is closed to motor vehicle Nick Alexander traffic. Chief Mountain Highway has wide shoulders, but be prepared for some large INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS hills. Bicycles can be rented in the village. If you’d like to learn more about the park, join us in the Falls Theatre near Cameron Falls and the Townsite Campground, or the Crandell Theatre in the Crandell Campground

PAGE 2 WATERTON-GLACIER GUIDE VISIT PLANNER

Mountain bike on four different trails: Akamina Pass, Snowshoe, Crandell Loop, and Wishbone. These trails are shared with hikers, horseback riders and wildlife. Please yield to them. To avoid unpleasant surprises, slow down and make noise with bells or voice when approaching blind corners. Public Parking Picnic Shelter Playground Picnic Area Tennis Court Trail HORSEBACK RIDING Interpretation Information Horseback ride, whether for an hour or a day. Most trails are open to horses and there are Hiking Wheelchair Accessible guided trips available. Horse use guidelines are available from the Visitor Centre or Park Washroom Post Office Gate. Shower Boat Launch Trailer Dumping Exhibit

FISHING Fish with the required national park fishing licence, which can be purchased at the Visitor Centre, campground kiosks, and other locations in the park. Be sure you read and understand the fishing regulations in relation to restrictions, limits, and closed waters.

TOWNSITE Stay on the beaten path: explore the village. With the Townsite Loop trail, Cameron Falls, the International Peace Park Pavilion, the Heritage Centre, gift shops, restaurants, art galleries, bookstores, coffee shops, ice cream parlours, a gas station, tennis courts, playgrounds, a ball diamond and three churches—there’s lots to do! Nearby, play 18 holes of golf, surrounded by mountain splendor. Many activities are suitable for visitors who have mobility challenges. If you are wondering whether an activity may be appropriate for you or a companion, please ask Parks Canada staff.

LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION Stop at the Visitor Centre, located on the Entrance Parkway, one kilometre outside the village. Pamphlets, displays, and park staff will help you get the most out of

Catherine Reynolds your visit. The Visitor Centre, and adjoining washrooms, are open from mid-May to mid-October. The Park Receptionist, located in the Park Operations Building (open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, year round), can also provide you with information. Accessible washrooms are located in the village at the Firehall.

Spring Fall Spring is the best time for wildflowers in Late summer and fall are particularly good Waterton. Within a short walk from your wildlife viewing times, especially for black Choose the car you can find 20 or 30 different species. bear, elk and deer. The grasslands of the Wildflowers can be seen in the park at lower mountainsides provide important Best Season almost any season as summer weather food for wildlife, as well as open views progresses up the mountains. which make them more visible. Ungulates Waterton’s character Summer such as deer, elk and bighorn sheep mate in the fall, so they are looking their best. The changes with the seasons. By The most popular time to visit Waterton is most spectacular birding time is in late fall understanding these seasonal July and August. The weather is generally when large numbers of waterfowl migrate warmer, drier, and more dependable, and through the park. cycles, you can plan your summer time offers the most opportunities. trip to best suit your Over half of Waterton’s visitors come Winter during these two months. Winter is a time of quiet retreat. Facilities interests. and businesses are limited, and include Before you arrive, check the some accommodation, restaurants, and gift information available. In summer shops. Enjoy a variety of winter activities, months, planning your arrival such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, times and calling ahead may save ice climbing and wildlife viewing. Be you frustrating lineups or lack of prepared for conditions ranging from warm accommodation. In winter, check road and and windy to extreme cold and deep snow. avalanche reports and gas up. Strong winds can create poor visibility, icy Prepare yourself by finding out what the conditions, and drifting snow on roads. park offers at the time of year in which you intend to travel.

PAGE 3 WATERTON-GLACIER GUIDE LIVING WITH WILDLIFE

Tips to enjoy a safe visit and ensure that future generations have the chance to see 6 wildlife that is truly wild.

1. Wildlife are attracted to 2. Store all food and food- roadsides to feed and for related items inside a closed, easy travel. To prevent hard-sided vehicle. Coolers, collisions with wildlife, boxes and cans are not SLOW DOWN, be alert, and bear-proof. If you leave food scan ahead for animals. or garbage out where wildlife If you spot one animal, look can get at it, you may start a for others: they often travel process of habituation, where in groups. animals aggressively seek out human food. Animals that become habituated often have to be killed. 3. Keep at least three bus lengths (30 metres/100 feet) away from large Beware the Brown-Eyed animals and at least 10 bus lengths (100 metres/330 feet) away from 4. If an animal approaches bears. Deer and bighorn sheep may appear tame, but they may you, keep your distance. Beggar! suddenly strike out with their hooves, antlers or horns. Keep the animal’s line of travel or escape route clear. Who could resist those liquid brown eyes? That cold wet nose? Those expressive ears? And she’s obviously soooooo hungry! But don’t be fooled. When deer become accustomed to human food and touch, they lose their natural fear and become “habituated” to people. This causes problems for both them and us.

5. Enticing wildlife by feeding, 6. Read the pamphlet “Keep the DEER THAT ARE FED BY PEOPLE LEARN TO reaching out or mimicking Wild in Wildlife”— available AGGRESSIVELY BEG FOR FOOD. THEN THEY calls is illegal. It will cause from all Park facilities. TEACH THEIR OFFSPRING. them to lose their natural A deer that lets you touch it or feed it is not afraid of fear of people, and be more HELP KEEP OUR you. When you run out of bread, leaves, grass, popcorn, likely to become aggressive, ANIMALS WILD & ALIVE French fries, or whatever else you’re feeding it, it does which will put other visitors not understand why the food-source has dried up. It in danger. may strike at you, knock you down and trample you, demanding more food. Their hooves are very sharp and they have a powerful kick. This is especially dangerous to children, who often Safe Travel in Bear Country will put their hands out to lure deer over to them. Bears are naturally wary of humans, and generally choose to avoid us. However, bears may at times threaten IF IT SMELLS LIKE FOOD, IT MUST BE FOOD. or attack people, especially if surprised. Here are some A deer that is fed human food will seek it out in guidelines to keep in mind. future, and may eat plastic bags, food wrappers and other garbage, mistaking it for food. Parks Canada REDUCE YOUR RISK veterinarians have found plastic bags and garbage • If you want to avoid a problem with a bear, avoid the tangled up in the intestines of dead deer. bear. Do this by making noise. Bears will usually NEVER APPROACH OR FEED DEER. PLEASE move out of the way if they hear you approaching. Stephen Harrington HELP KEEP THEM WILD AND ENJOY THEM Bear bells are not loud enough. Use your voice FROM A DISTANCE. instead. IF YOU SURPRISE A BEAR, AND IT DEFENDS • Hike in groups and stay on established trails during ITSELF daylight hours. Keep children close. • If a bear attacks and you have pepper spray, use it! • Watch for bears and their sign—tracks, droppings, Spray only when the bear gets close. Be aware of wind diggings, torn-up logs and overturned rocks. Leave and spray distance. Dogs, both large and small, the area if you see fresh sign. If you come across dead • If contact is imminent, play dead. Lie on your have been trampled and animals, leave the area immediately and report it to stomach with legs apart. Use your arms to protect the park staff. killed by deer in Waterton. back of your head and neck. • Some trail conditions make it hard for bears to hear Does with fawns are particularly • If the attack continues for more than a couple of and see hikers. Be particularly careful by streams, minutes, consider fighting back. aggressive in the spring. Keep dogs blind corners, dense vegetation and on windy days. closely leashed and steer clear of IF A BEAR STALKS YOU, OR ATTACKS AT IF YOU ENCOUNTER A BEAR NIGHT, IT PROBABLY THINKS YOU ARE FOOD all deer. Bears are intelligent and complex animals. Each bear • Try to escape to a building or car. and each encounter is unique; there is no single strategy • If you cannot escape, or if the bear follows, use pepper that will work in all situations. spray, or shout and try to intimidate the bear with a • Stay calm. Most bears want to avoid you and ensure branch or rock. Do whatever it takes to let the bear you’re not a threat. know you are not easy prey. In bear country be loud • Pick up small children and stay in a group. • If the bear attacks, fight back aggressively. and make noise! • Keep your pack on, it may provide protection if you’re For more detailed information, come see the free DVD attacked. “Staying Safe in Bear Country” in the Falls Theatre. You CYCLISTS AND TRAIL RUNNERS • Back away slowly, while talking calmly and firmly. Do can also get a copy of “Keep the Wild in Wildlife” at the Your speed and quietness put you at risk not make eye contact as the bear may interpret this as Information Centre, park campgrounds or other park for sudden bear encounters. Slow down through shrubby aggression. Leave the area or take a detour. facilities. areas and when approaching blind corners.

PAGE 4 WATERTON-GLACIER GUIDE FOR YOUR SAFETY

Tips to preventing injury Cougar Caution Waterton Lakes National Park is a wilderness area Cougars are not often seen because they are so there are hazards to any activity. Reduce your risk solitary, elusive and active mainly at night. They of injury or death by taking reasonable precautions. may be more active in areas that have habituated 7 deer, like towns and campgrounds. Avoid meeting a cougar by travelling in groups and making lots of noise. Keep children close to you. 1. Don’t go it alone. Interpreter- 4. Be prepared. Take along Free-roaming pets may attract and be attacked led hikes are available, or if you go enough gear to keep you warm, by cougars. on your own, tell someone where safe and to keep you from getting you’re going and when you’ll be lost. Wear layers of clothing. It If you encounter a cougar, immediately pick up small children. Face the animal, and back. Travel with others and keep can snow any month of the year retreat slowly—do not run or play dead. Try to appear bigger and show aggression by your group together. here. Wind can chill the body, holding your arms or an object above your head, waving a stick or throwing rocks. If a especially if you’ve been sweating, cougar attacks, fight back. putting you at risk of hypothermia. 2. Wear sturdy shoes and Sunburn can be a major problem, watch your step. Most particularly at higher elevations. Ticked Off accidents in Waterton occur when Carry sunscreen. Ticks live in tall grass and wooded areas. They people trip and fall. The risk is are most active in spring and early summer, but higher if you’re near waterfalls, may be found earlier or later depending on the streams or lakes because the area 5. Bug off! Few things will ruin can be slippery and the water is your hike like being chased weather. very cold. Just a few minutes in down the trail by mosquitos or Tick bites can cause serious illness, although cold water can cause hypothermia horseflies. Avoid stings or bites by cases are rare. Avoid them by staying on trails and helplessness. Snowfields and using repellents and not wearing and away from bushes and tall grass. Wear avalanche deposits obscure trails scented lotions or perfumes. light-coloured clothing so you can spot them more easily. Tuck your pant-legs into your and should be carefully crossed socks, so ticks stay on top where you can see them. or avoided. Loose rock on scree Water. Though park waters are If a tick is embedded, carefully remove it so that the mouth parts do not stay in your slopes and near steep inclines 6. generally clean, harmful bacteria skin, and wash the area with soap and water. If you are unable to remove the entire tick creates especially dangerous or parasites may be found in any footing. Reduce the risk by staying or the area becomes infected, or if a rash develops around the bite area, see your doctor untreated surface water. Carry immediately. on designated trails, stay away water from one of the park’s from edges and watch your treated water sources or boil and children. filter all untreated water. Animal Jam Seeing wildlife is such a vacation highlight that Pamper yourself. Take enough 3. 7. Cooking and Campfires. many people forget safety. That’s why we have food and drinks to keep yourself Use fuel stoves for safety and safe and happy. A snack at the staff who help keep both visitors and wildlife

environmental reasons. Small, safe. You can help. If you see wildlife, watch for summit or the end of the trail is a controlled campfires are allowed traffic, then carefully pull over onto the side

great way to relax and take in the in designated places. Check fire of the road, keeping your left wheels on the view. It’s also a good way to bribe hazard and wind conditions first. reluctant children or friends! pavement.’’ Limit your viewing time so others have a chance to see. Please do not stop in dangerous locations, e.g. close to a curve. Happy wildlife-watching! If undertaking a hazardous activity (mountain or rock climbing, or hiking alone) you may register The National Parks of Canada are hereby with the Warden office. Once registered to go out, you dedicated to the people of Canada for must register back in by returning your registration their benefit, education and ’’ form as soon as possible. Staff will investigate all enjoyment… and shall be overdue permits. maintained and made use of so as to leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of Tips to watching future generations. wildlife wisely ~ Canada National 3 Parks Act, 1930 1. Act small. Resist the urge to get 3. Outta bed, sleepy head! closer, reach out, or call out to Dawn and dusk are great times wildlife. Use binoculars or a telephoto to watch wildlife, but they can be National Park Regulations lens. Your best chance of observing cool. Take a blanket, a thermos of It is your responsibility to know and respect park regulations. truly wild nature is to become as something hot, your wildlife guide, They are strictly enforced. insignificant as possible — but stay binoculars and camera. Find a spot „„ Pets must be on a leash at all „„ Removing or collecting natural safe. Retreat slowly if any animal you like and settle in. Then, sit still times, including in your campsite. and historic objects is not allowed. approaches you or shows signs of and be quiet. After about 10 or 15 Pets are allowed on trails in This includes antlers, berries, aggression. Wildlife watching and minutes, the wildlife will ignore you Waterton. Please remove pet feces wildflowers, dead wood, fossils photography are best done from a and go about their business. and garbage. and nests. safe distance and from your car. „„ It is unlawful to feed, entice or „„ Obey closures. Areas may be touch park wildlife. temporarily closed by order of the 2. Watch for the signs. „„ Camping is permitted only in Park Superintendent. They are Hone your senses by looking for designated areas, as marked marked with signs and/or tape. tracks, diggings, or hair on trees. by signs. „„ Firearms are prohibited. Listen for bird song or elk bugling. „„ A national park fishing permit „„ Personal watercraft (seadoos, Buy a wildlife postcard and write is required in Canada’s national jet skis, etc.) are prohibited on about hearing coyotes howl, parks. Only barbless hooks are all waters. watching the antics of jays or permitted for use. finding squirrel tracks. Catherine Reynolds

PAGE 5 WATERTON-GLACIER GUIDE PARK MANAGEMENT

Rescue the Fescue Grasslands natural event (flooding), sites need our help to ensure Whenever you see the Restoration Crew at work feel Have you spotted teams of park staff roaming only native species return. This involves collecting native free to stop, if it is safe to do so, and ask about the work the open grasslands, pulling or spraying plants? Perhaps seed in the park for use in planting on the disturbed site. they do or give a wave as you pass them by – it is hard but you’ve encountered park employees surveying roadside We either plant the seed directly by lightly raking the necessary work they do in our efforts to Rescue the Fescue vegetation or noticed them operating strange equipment seed into the soil in small areas or using a new piece of in Waterton Lakes National Park. in and around the prairies? These are all signs of efforts equipment called a hydroseeder that mixes the seed in FIRE the Parks Canada Agency is making to restore the health slurry with organic matter of the fescue grasslands within the park. and fertilizer and sprays A different it evenly onto the site. The NON-NATIVE PLANTS type of hydroseeder also helps cover restoration tool Non-native plants threaten the health of terrestrial the exposed soil reducing exists – one that ecosystems. These are plants that do not naturally occur erosion and preventing non- has occurred here. They arrive as escaped ornamental plants, in hay natives from establishing. on the prairies or soil moved from one area to another, or simply on the Alternatively we grow the and forests for undercarriage of a vehicle entering the park from afar. seed into seedlings at a thousands of Non-native plants that have no local predators can spread facility run by our colleagues years and was and displace native plants and the animals in Glacier National Park in used extensively tterflly Bu Montana that we then plant by First Nations that use them for food and cover. For ak re st back into the restoration site. example, the half-moon hairstreak ir in the area – fire. a H butterfly is an Endangered species n Restoring fire as o o a natural process listed in Canada’s Species at m f l a is important to Risk Act which relies on native H lupine plants as both the nursery the health of the and food source for its larvae. If ecosystem, including the wildlife it supports. On the unchecked, invading non-native fescue grasslands, fire historically returned every 5-10 plants, such as knapweed, can years helping to maintain the fescue prairie by reducing displace native plants including lupine the cover of trees, mainly trembling aspen, which have and threaten the survival of the half-moon been slowly expanding into the grasslands. The goal hairstreak butterfly. of fire management in National Parks is to restore and maintain this historical frequency of fires, while at the The crews you see on the prairie and roadsides same time protecting the public and facilities from are using a variety of techniques in order to combat wildfires. these invasive species. They carefully apply herbicides using backpack sprayers or use small shovels to dig up species by the roots for safe disposal. Additionally, they have partnered with other organizations in the So you may see crews walking across the prairie region to release weevils and other types of insects that carrying paper bags full of the seeds of native grassland have been selected because they only feed on the targeted plants and carrying a large weed-whacker like piece of invasive species – this is called biocontrol and offers the equipment – this is a seed collector that spins a roller only hope for controlling some species in the area. head in such manner that the seeds are knocked off and thrown into a catch bag. You may also see a truck parked SOS—BUTTERFLY IN DISTRESS! RESTORATION on the side of the road with a large tank on the back and A video looking at how Parks Canada in Waterton is trying to help the fascinat- long hose stretching out across the land with a member of In some cases, after extensive control of non-native ing halfmoon hairstreak butterfly. Watch the Restoration Crew at the other end carefully spraying invasive plant species in the Park or after some level of it now. a brown soupy mixture on the ground - this is the disturbance from park operations (sign installation) or hydroseeder hard at work.

Too Close for Comfort veryone enjoys people to boldly approaching strongly resemble their natural behaviour, deer attacks EXTRAORDINARY EWaterton’s amazing people, and some have struck predators, coyotes and wolves. and any injuries due to DOG, EXTRAORDINARY watchable wildlife. A close out with their hooves. The shepherding program an attack. If possible, JOB encounter with deer and their has been a great success. The take a picture of the A video following Chris- Parks Canada and the tine's dogs as they shep- fawns in the community is a real community agree that it is number of aggressive encounters deer. Make sure you herd habituated mule deer highlight, yet it can also put you important to re-establish a between deer and people has maintain a good out of the community in in a dangerous situation if you more natural and safe situation. dramatically decreased and the distance from deer Waterton. Watch it now. get too close. Working together, they unnaturally high density of deer while watching them For many years a large deer established a Deer Advisory living within the community has and do not entice or population has lived within the Group to address public safety declined. feed them. community because it provides and wildlife protection, while Please report any instances an attractive food source (lawns) maintaining the quality wildlife of particularly aggressive deer and a relatively safe haven from viewing everyone enjoys. predators. Many years living For the past several near people has led the deer to summers, we tried a new lose their natural wariness, and technique to reduce conflict this behavior is reinforced when between people and deer. visitors approach or entice deer. An experienced dog handler This situation affects everyone’s has been using herding dogs safety, and attracts predators like to shepherd deer from the bears and cougars. community during the spring The Waterton community and early summer. The dogs You can help— also has a long history of deer were under the control of never approach or feed deer! aggressively protecting their their handler at all times, and Report any deer attacks or injuries fawns from dogs during fawning never contacted the deer. This due to an attack by calling: season. Over time the deer have approach built on the deers’ 1-403-859-2636 moved from passively tolerating natural avoidance of dogs, which

PAGE 6 WATERTON-GLACIER GUIDE PARK MANAGEMENT Climate Change in the Crown of the Continent limate change is one of the most Today there are 25, all in Glacier. Scientists pika, mountain goats, and grizzly bears. In Cpressing issues of our time. The predict (at current rates of warming) these addition to less water availability in alpine impacts of a rapidly warming world may remaining glaciers will disappear by 2030. meadows, the longer growing season is affect every aspect of life on earth. As the Mountain snowpack has also declined allowing treeline to climb in elevation, earth’s temperature continues to rise, many as a result of warming temperatures. Due decreasing the alpine habitat these species plant and animal species increasingly to changing precipitation and seasonal depend on. face rapid adaptation, migration, or even patterns, snow is often replaced with Grizzly bears and other wildlife freely extinction. Our national parks demonstrate rain resulting in earlier spring runoff traverse multiple ownerships and the how warming temperatures are changing and a decrease in water availability in international border. The transboundary the environment and may provide a refuge dry months. This will mean a greater North Fork Flathead Valley is a critical for plant and animal species. They help flood potential, and an increase in water wildlife corridor. British Columbia and us to understand the extent of climate temperature in aquatic ecosystems. Montana have taken the initial steps to ban change, how to mitigate its effects, and This trend is expected to have major mining and gas drilling, in an attempt to how to protect our natural and cultural consequences for aquatic species. For preserve vital ancient wildlife pathways. As treasures for the enjoyment of our children instance, bull trout require clear, cold the climate warms and plant communities and grandchildren. water and clean gravel-bottom streams change, animals need the freedom to roam Glaciers are responsible for the to reproduce and survive. The Crown of in search of suitable habitat. This region’s sculpted peaks, hanging valleys, and azure the Continent is one of bull trout’s last natural diversity of species and habitats lakes that inspire park visitors. However, strongholds. Scientists are concerned about helps buffer the impacts of rapid change. glaciers provide much more than scenery. the ability of bull trout to survive the long- While some impacts of climate change They are an integral part of the ecosystem, term impacts of climate change. are inevitable, park managers are working especially during dry periods by pouring Alpine meadows are expected to change with neighboring communities and cold water into thirsty streams during rapidly over the next several decades. High agencies to give fish and wildlife a better the hottest days. In 1850, there were an altitude meadows provide habitat for an chance to adapt. estimated 150 glaciers in the US parks. incredible array of rare species such as The Waterton Biosphere Reserve: Carnivores and Communities aterton Lakes National Park forms One of the biosphere reserve’s current Examples of conflict reduction These efforts support the coexistence Wthe protected core of a larger projects, the Carnivores and Communities initiatives within Waterton include of large carnivores and people and are cooperative area called the Waterton Program, is an example of how communities installation of bear-proof garbage bins and critical for long-term conservation of Biosphere Reserve. People have been can work together to seek solutions to efforts to keep food and food-related items carnivore populations on an ecosystem working together in this area for more complex conservation challenges. Large secure from carnivores. In the agricultural scale. than 30 years to balance biodiversity carnivores such as bears, cougars, and lands outside the park, more than 20 conservation with sustainable livelihoods wolves depend on habitats both inside and ranchers and farmers have implemented for local communities. Designated in 1979 outside the park. When large carnivores projects on their properties to reduce or by UNESCO, the Waterton Biosphere share the landscape with people, conflicts eliminate access to attractants. Projects Reserve is one of 16 biosphere reserves in can occur. Conflict is often driven by have ranged from the installation of bear- Canada and is part of the World Biosphere carnivores gaining access to “attractants” or proof grain bin doors (using a latch design Reserve Network with over 600 biosphere alternative food sources such as residential similar to bear-proof garbage cans) to reserves in more than 115 countries. garbage, pet food, and bird feeders, and retrofitting or replacing grain bins to make Through this organization, Waterton agricultural attractants including dead them inaccessible to bears, to installing park staff have worked with neighboring livestock (deadstock), granaries, bee yards, electric fencing to protect feed yards and landowners, provincial and municipal and calving areas. Since 2008, the biosphere storage areas. As well, a deadstock pickup governments, and other agencies and reserve has been supporting the community, program helps remove dead livestock from organizations on a number of cooperative bringing landowners together with land the landscape in high carnivore conflict projects over the years. Projects have managers, federal, provincial and municipal areas. More than 150 landowners are addressed issues of common concern governments, and other partners, as they involved in the deadstock program in the including wildlife, invasive species, water take steps to reduce conflicts with large municipalities of Pincher Creek, Cardston quality, and land use pressures. carnivores. County, Ranchland and Willow Creek. Image: Ted Loosen

Boat Permit Regulations STOP AQUATIC Aquatic Invasive Species Threaten Park Waters! Waterton Lakes HITCHHIKERS! aterton-Glacier International Peace Park fisheries wiped out by these new invaders. It’s not • A permit is required to launch any • If the boat has been operated in motorized or trailered boats in waters of concern, a free boat is dominated by large fjord-like glacial science fiction, impacts are already occurring in W Waterton Lakes National Park. Hand inspection is required prior to issuing lakes. For many visitors they are a primary waters in the Great Lakes, eastern provinces and propelled boats like canoes or a permit to ensure that the boat does destination. Boating, fishing, or just plain states, the prairies and plains, and more recently rowboats and flotation devices such as not carry any invasive species. hanging out on the shore and skipping rocks are in the southwest United States. float tubes do not require a permit. • If the inspection indicates the the stuff of magical memories. We need your Since the 1980s freshwater zebra and quagga • To obtain the permit you will be asked boat is contaminated, it will not be help to keep it that way. mussels have steadily advanced westward, a few short questions to ensure that permitted to launch and must be the boat has not been in waters where decontaminated and re-inspected On the surface things look fine, but in the presumably transported on trailered boats. In invasive mussels are present. before a permit will be issued. past, stocking of non-native fish changed the February of 2012 a mussel-carrying boat was • Gate staff are required to stop all • Boats with internal ballast tanks that ecosystems of most park lakes. These fish out intercepted at a marina on Flathead Lake. The vehicles towing boats to ensure that have been operated in waters of compete native species for food and habitat. We boat had come from the southwest. Flathead they have a permit, or to provide a concern will not be permitted to need to prevent additional non-native species Lake is just downstream from Glacier. permit if they do not have one. launch. of animals or plants from accidentally being Protecting the waters of the Peace Park • The permits are free and are available at the park gate, the visitor centre, the introduced, because each small change effects requires immediate action, both by the parks the overall health of park waters. administration office, and campground and by every boater. A permit to launch a boat kiosks. The permit must be carried on Now there is a new and serious threat. in either park is mandatory. The regulations your person while boating in the park. Imagine a future where going to your favorite specific to each park are slightly different. The permits are valid for the entire rock-skipping beach, you find the shoreline season as long as the boat has not matted with tens of thousands of small mussel It is imperative that all boaters comply with been launched in any waters where shells, with everything cemented together in a these regulations. invasive mussels are thought to be sharp, smelly mess. Imagine once productive present. Quagga mussel-encrusted motor NPS Photo

PAGE 7 2

4

1

3

CAMPGROUND & SERVICES OPEN DATES # SITES FEES May 1 – October 8 Waterton Townsite* 238 $22.50–$38.20 1 (weather dependant)

2 Crandell Mountain* Mid-May – Labour Day 129 $21.50 3 Belly River Mid-May – Labour Day 24 $15.70 Camping season dates are approximate. Please confirm at Visitor Centres prior to heading out. Arrive early. Non-reservable sites are available on a first-come first-served basis. 3 Belly River Group By Reservation Only $4.90/Person Fire permit is required. Camping permitted in designated campgrounds only. *Interpretive programs offered. 4 Pass Creek Winter Late Oct – Late April 8 Self-registration Highlighted campsites maybe be reserved: 1-877-RESERVE or pccamping.ca 8 PAGE Glacier National Park

“Just across the border, Glacier National Park forms the other half of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Together, with Waterton Lakes, these two parks formed the world’s first international peace park and continue to be models of cooperation, partnership, and ecosystem management.”

Entrance Fees Park Regulations Both Waterton Lakes National Park and It is your responsibility to know and respect park regulations. Violations are Glacier National Park charge fees to enter punishable by fines up to $500.00 and/or six months in jail. Park regulations are the park. The fees are separate. strictly enforced. • Pets must be on a leash, and are not permitted on trails or anywhere off maintained Glacier’s fees are subject to change roadways. each year, so be sure to check ahead. • Feeding or disturbing any wildlife is prohibited. Annual passes are available that cover • It is illegal to remove any natural or cultural features including plants, rocks, just Glacier National Park or you may mushrooms, artifacts, driftwood, or antlers. purchase an annual pass that is good for • Park Rangers strictly enforce drinking and driving laws. Open containers of alcohol most U. S. Federal fee areas, including all in a motor vehicle are prohibited in the Park. DUI and Safety Checkpoints are of the U. S. national parks. You can call occasionally conducted. 406-888-7800 or check the park website at • All food and utensils must be properly stored to protect wildlife. www.nps.gov/glac for the current fees. St. Mary Entrance - photo by David Restivo • Hunting is not allowed in Glacier.

Camping Hiking Camping is permitted only in designated Ranger-led hikes are available campgrounds. Campgrounds, except throughout the park or your group can Fish Creek and St. Mary, are available enjoy Glacier’s 700 miles of maintained on a “first-come, first-served” basis. trails on your own. Hikers need to Regulations are posted at each assume individual responsibility campground. Utility hookups are not for planning their trips and hiking provided. Sites for hikers and bikers are safely. Read all the warnings and available at most campgrounds. They are recommendations in this newspaper. shared sites holding up to eight people. Trail maps, trail guides, topographic Ten group sites at Apgar, and one each maps, and field guides are available at Many Glacier and Two Medicine at park visitor centers. The Trail of the Apgar Visitor Center Shuttle Stop - photo by David Restivo Campgrounds, accommodate parties of Cedars, Running Eagle Falls Nature Trail, 9-24 people. There is a site reservation fee and a ¼ mile section of the Swiftcurrent and a per person per night fee for group Nature Trail are wheelchair accessible. campsites. You can call 406-888-7800 or Driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road check the park website at www.nps.gov/ glac for the current fees. This 50-mile road combines both history and unparalleled scenery. While portions of the road remain open year-round, the higher sections only open after winter snows are plowed. Ongoing rehabilitation of the Going-to-the-Sun Road may cause short Backpacking delays of up to no more than 30 minutes. Please allow additional driving time. Permits for backcountry camping are Vehicle Size Restrictions on the Going-to-the-Sun Road required and are available at the listed Vehicles, and vehicle combinations, longer than 21 feet (including bumpers) or wider locations. Permits are issued no more than 8 feet (including mirrors), are prohibited between Avalanche Campground and than 24 hours in advance and are not Rising Sun. Vehicles over 10 feet in height may have difficulty driving west from issued after 4:30pm. There is a $5.00 per Logan Pass, due to rock overhangs. Stock trucks and trailers may access Packers Roost person per night charge. Reservations and Siyeh Bend. are also available by mail or at Apgar and St. Mary. There is currently a $30.00 Visiting Logan Pass reservation fee. The fees are subject to Frequently the parking lot at Logan Pass fills to capacity, forcing visitors to drive on change. Visitors entering the backcountry without stopping. The most congested times at Logan Pass are between 11:00 am and at Goat Haunt or Belly River may obtain 3:00 pm. It is best to plan a visit for early morning or later in the afternoon. Consider their permit at the Waterton Visitor using the free Going-to-the-Sun Road Shuttle. Shuttles run frequently throughout the Reception Centre (credit cards only). Ground Squirrel - photo by Jon Riner day. Concession operated tours also stop at Logan Pass.

Concession Services in Glacier National Park Restaurants Boat Trips & Rentals Guided Bus Tours Granite Park & Sperry Chalets Food service is available at: Eddie’s Narrated boat cruises are offered at Lake Narrated tours and shuttle services are Granite Park Chalet provides rustic Restaurant in Apgar • Russells Fireside McDonald, Many Glacier, Rising Sun, offered by Glacier National Park Lodges. accommodations that include rooms, Dining Room and Jammer Joe’s and Two Medicine. Optional free guided For reservations contact: (855) 733-4522 beds, and a common kitchen. Guests Restaurant & Pizzaria at Lake McDonald hikes are offered on some trips. Boat and provide their own sleeping bag, water, • Ptarmigan Dining Room and the canoe rentals are also available. Sun Tours offers interpretive tours from food, and cooking utensils. Optional Italian Garden Ristorante in the Many For information contact the Glacier Park late May to mid-October. Tours highlight bed linen service is available. Sperry Glacier Valley • Two Dog Flats Grill at Boat Company at (406) 257-2426 Blackfeet culture and history relating to Chalet offers full service rustic overnight Rising Sun • Snack Bar at Two Medicine Glacier National Park’s natural features. accommodations and full meal service, in Campstore. Lodging Tours begin from St. Mary, East Glacier, a wilderness setting. Glacier National Park Lodges and Browning. For reservations contact: For reservations contact Glacier National Campstores & Gift Shops operatesThe Village Inn, Lake (800) 786-9220 or (406) 226-9220 Park at (406) 888-7800 for the current Groceries and gifts are available McDonald Lodge, Rising Sun Motor Inn, phone number for either Chalet. at: Eddie’s Campstore, The Cedar Swiftcurrent Motor Inn, and the Many Horseback Rides Tree, Schoolhouse Gifts, and the Glacier Hotel. For reservations contact: Horseback rides are provided by Swan Backcountry Guides Montana House of Gifts at Apgar • (855) 733-4522 Mountain Outfitters at the following Glacier Guides offer guided day hikes Lake McDonald Lodge Gift Shop and locations: Apgar, Lake McDonald Lodge, and backpacking trips into Glacier’s Campstore at Lake McDonald • Many For reservations at Apgar Village Lodge and Many Glacier Hotel. backcountry for one to seven days. Glacier Hotel Gift Shop and Swiftcurrent contact: (406) 888-5484 For information contact: (877) 888-5557 Custom guide service trips are available. Campstore in the Many Glacier Valley Camping equipment is available for rent For Reservations at Motel Lake • Rising Sun Campstore at Rising Sun at their West Glacier office. McDonald contact: (406) 226-5690 • Two Medicine Campstore at Two For reservations contact: (406) 387-5555 or Medicine. (800) 521-RAFT PAGE 9 To Pincher Creek To Calgary To Lethbridge North and Calgary 2 5 0 5 10 Kilometers

k ee 0 5 10 Miles n Cr Cardston garva Dun Alberta-Remington r e Carriage Centre v BOW-CROW PROVINCIAL FOREST i R

BRITISH COLUMBIAALBERTA n o t r 6 e t a 26mi

W 42km Goat Mount r Lake e Dungarvan iv ek 8419 ft R Cre eek B e Cr au 2566 m ly Le Lost Anderson erm Mount Galwey l Sage a e Twin Lake Peak n Red Rock Canyon Galwey Brook B C Mountain Lakes 8852 ft r 7704 ft ee 2698 m k 2348 m View Re 5 d Bison WATERTON Ro Crandell Blakiston ck paddock P Falls a Mountain Park Lo rk ne ek w Entrance Maskinonge Cree Cre a C South Kootenay Pass k ston Mount y h Lake N Lone ki i

la e o f Mtn B Blakiston Lower M r 9581 ft

t 7940 ft Waterton o h 2920 m Blakiston 2420 m Cr u ee Lake k k n

F e LAKES

e o r t

na C Crandell Mount a 16mi r e in Golf 5 i

k h Lineham Lake Crandell n 25km is Lineham Discovery

K course I

FLATHEAD PROVINCIAL FOREST Lakes 7802 ft n

F Well National A t

l 2378 m e a k Lonesome a

a Lineh Historic Site Sof C r t n m am r ationa Lake e l H h in ig

a C Linnet Lake e h e

re k w a e Rowe k a d y BLOOD C Creek Visitor Reception Centre Prince of Wales National Historic Site k r e 2 e y e R e Middle Waterton r k a C i w k Lake d v k e Waterton Park e INDIAN e r e k Upper a r Vimy Peak o r C P U o r Rowe a 7805ft RESERVE n P C in o Lake r Lower P 2379m e Carthew m E a Bertha Falls m Creek R k a Belly River A C Akamina Carthew Sofa Alderson Lakes Upper W Mountain Pass Lake NATIONAL AKAMINA-KISHINENA PROVINCIAL PARK Akamina Bertha A 8252 ft Mount Lake Falls T 2515 m Alderson E Hell Roaring

Bertha R Wall Falls 6 8832 ft T Lake Lake Summit 2692 m O r Forum Cameron Lake N Crypt Crypt PARK Customs ive R BRITISH COLUMBIA Lake (summer only) CANADA ALBERTA Lake Falls Lake Customs L

A

Customs K r MONTANA e UNITED STATES MONTANA Bound ek E (closed: reek ary Cre iv C no border OUNTAINS tla R M RY in DA K y r 30mi UN ll C y crossing) e h BO Mount Lake e ief r

1279m

4196 4196 ft 47km B v M Custer Campbell k i o a Wurdeman r R u n Mountain Goat Haunt o t M 8883 ft Lake F a y i h l k n Upper 8245 ft t l 2707 m Nooney r e I o e n Kintla 2513 m e t 89 N B r e C r Lake Carcajou n a E Lake Goat Haunt e t e i K Boulder o t A Overlook L n L Pass Brown a in A Lake Kaina l a L Pass H S T Janet Goat Miche Mountain ig IN Kintla Rainbow Haunt h K Agassiz Wabun 9489 ft w 10mi Peak Thunderbird Falls Mountain Chief 16km Glacier ek Glacier 2892 m a 10101 ft Glacier Cre 8641 ft Belly River Mountain y lson 3079 m Lake O 2634 m 9080 ft O 2767 m ta Francis tso 17 Kintla Lake Thunderbird E G Mount Cr Mountain Dixon D ee Kintla RI Cleveland Whitecrow Gable k 8790 ft Glacier Glacier E NE 10466 ft Glacier Cosley Pass G 2679 m PI Kootenai RCU Lakes 3190 m Lake 22mi ID PO R ree 35km Weasel L ine C k Mount lent Gable A Collar Va Glenns Carter I Mountain Slide M Glacier Lake 9843 ft V Kootenai Stoney 9262 ft Lake U Peak N 3000 m Indian 2823 m 8542ft ek 4mi I Lake is Cre 2603m n y 6km C N a Elizabeth d Akokala o w e Rainbow n Stoney o Lake n Lake t ok r en Glacier in e Mokowanis K e G Indian M iv n R E t Pass Lake K a Redgap E A l S Old Sun DUCK LAK L r Pass Round Cerulean D e Sue Margaret Glacier ala Creek iv T iv Babb Prairie k Lake id R Lake Lake Poia o e k n A N o Ipasha Ptarmigan Lake oad O rt Lake R A te Lake Tunnel M a Duck W Apikuni 14mi W N Ahern k Mountain e 464 22km O Glacier Swiftcurrent re B 9068 ft 12mi C Ridge Lake Many M 2764 m 19km Creek Glacier nt i re se n Helen Kennedy iftcur o F Sw o e Entrance M Big L Lake Bowman Lake Vulture r Lake E A a e Prairie K Vulture l R d A Peak E i Hawk Creek L T N o Z Many Glacier v QUART 9638ft Glacier T R i

a U

O B D

d R Ptarmigan Information Apikuni E Lower 2937m E P H

Middle S K c Falls N Quartz Falls E l y o Quartz K A

M a A L o s k L

6mi Lake B

r e e e Lake O Iceberg t d C

10km r Y h r

C U e Lake R i Redrock n e n GLACIER N n w k a Falls A i R 9mi o n T t m s

e M Swiftcurrent r w A 14km d o Mount u

B Grace I Nature Trail T FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST A N Geduhn H F Napi Point N 0.3mi Lake Granite I or 8375 ft Swiftcurrent k 0.5km N Bullhead A Park Lake S 2552 m Lake Chalet Swiftcurrent R 1mi Polebridge G Lake E Pass 2km Josephine W

E r O L ek C re Polebridge Grinnell y C KE Saint Mary Visitor Center Ha Hidden LA Lake Cataract n G Longfellow M o St. Mary Meadow IN Lake cD The Loop Creek y Saint Mary Entrance F G Peak o Grinnell n l G Evangeline n a EAST FLATTOP a O 8904 ft ald Glacier C MOUNTAIN t L h k C Cracker To ee 2714 m re G e r e A Mt Gould Saint Mary Browning a C k R Lake z Camas Packers D 9553 ft Going-to-the-Sun Road d rt E a Ruger Lake Roost N u 2911 m Q Lake Mount Siyeh BLACKFEET Weeping Wall W 10014 ft Winona A Quartz 3052 m L Lake k Logan Creek Rising Sun 4484ft INDIAN RESERVATION ree L Piegan Pass 18mi NATIONAL Creek C 1366m g Dutch R 29km n An o i aconda Creek Logan Pass se g Lake Heavens Otokomi Ri g Arrow Mt Oberlin ve o Peak Visitor Center Lake r L Lake 8180 ft Goat Cr 8987 ft e 2493 m 6646 ft / 2025 m Lake ek E 2739 m K A Clements Mtn L Logging Creek Going- 13mi Trail of Avalanche 8760 ft to-the- Coal Cree 21km k the Cedars Siyeh Y k ree 2670 m Hidden Lake Sun Mtn R 89 C Creek Nature Trail Bend Sunrift MA h k Nature Trail 9642 ft tc Trout ee Gorge SAINT In u Cr 2939 m si D Lake n Baring Falls O d e e Mount idd Jackson u H N Stanton Vaught A Hidden t o v Glacier s r a Lake Reynolds Mtn i th Mountain 8850 ft l Overlook Divide d a F n e o 7750 ft 2697 m 9125 ft Mountain rk c h R 2362 m 2781 m 8665 ft N oa e Avalanche St Mary Red Eagle d Virginia o Florence r 2641 m Lake C Lake e Falls Lake 20mi r r iv Falls t Rogers e Falls R 32km h McDonald McDonald Mount e Lake k ry F Falls a o Brown r 28mi M k 8565 ft t 45km in Camas 2610 m a PARK R Creek S M o Cam Johns Sperry a Entrance as Snyder ed d Cree Lake L ic k Glacier r Lakes ine Lake McDonald k C e O Gunsight E re w C y l

Forests and Fire Gunsight a Mc Mtn le C Ge W g B r k Nature Trail e Lake e 11mi E ee 9258 ft Mount a Cut Bank r E e C G C n r Medicine k

r 2821 m Logan o 18km e D e d

I d Gunsight s Big Creek Outdoor e y Jackson e Owl Lake

R Sn 9239 ft I R d

k Pass Blackfoot Glacier u Education Center Huckleberry Mtn Glacier 2816 m S E Sprague Lake H 6593 ft W C Mt Amphitheater C ree 2009 m O k Sperry Ellen Mountain ek a Jackson re To k Big Creek m H Wilson Cree Chalet 10052 ft Triple 8690 ft k C Starr School U.S. Forest Service a Sprague n g 3064 m Divide 2648 m Ba and i s 3153ft 32mi Lincoln t B Pumpelly u 961m Pass k R 51km Lake Harrison C Browning e Creek Glacier k re o Glacier r C o sh a F Fi d Fish Triple Divide r h k Walton ic C t Creek ee Peak tlant r D r A o L d C Mountain on Cre s k a p e 8020 ft N A A o n k m k Medicine e N l 8926 ft o P re R o e h 2444 m C O E c 2720 m e T Grizzly Lake G n in r D u G C A rn c L 13mi e -S ID R F M R n e o 21km E h t is Kiowa K - R r Mount Morning Star A E r 89 Kiowa to L to a - D H Thompson R Lake Browning and g Y 8527 ft in N 49 The Museum of Apgar Village o S 2599 m A G the Plains Indian Pitamakan 12mi N Lake Two 19km Apgar Visitor Center Mount Cut Bank Pass Medicine 9mi k Pitamakan Pass e Stimson G Entrance 9mi M e 14km r 10142 ft 14km Harrison C To O 2mi 3091 m E y Fork Eureka U 3km Lake k Dr West Entrance c Oldman Rising Wolf Mtn N a Lower Two Park Headquarters y Lake W T 9513 ft Glacier Institute N Running Medicine Lake Two Medicine H A I Field Camp 2899 m Eagle Junction I Dawson Running Eagle T k E N Loneman e Two Falls F e Pass Falls Nature Trail T I S r Beaver SH Mountain C No Name Medicine w

West Glacier Woman o 4mi k Lake R 7181 ft Lake Twin East Glacier Park A Railroad Depot e Lake Surprise M 6km N e 2189 m t Falls to Browning G 3mi r o Pass e E C k h d 12mi 5km e c Buffalo Lupfer Pumpelly Pillar ic l e in Mount in e r M P e 19km s C Woman Phillips Glacier Lake R W u i Lake i H O n d 9494 ft Two Medicine v I 10mi Five i d e T as 2894 m Campstore r E 16km c l Sinopah Mtn F oc e I M Upper Two 8271 ft S Blankenship H F 2521 m o Medicine Bridge

L r Lake k A

K E Mount Rockwell East Glacier Park 9272 ft Railroad Depot Cobalt Dancing 2 Fl 2862 m athe Lake Lady Mtn ad Riv Two Medicine Pass 7333 ft er 2235 m Lake Co k Whitefish Lake al ee Isabel Coram Cr State Park Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway 93 FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST 2 Whitefish Teakettle Mount Mountain F Mount Despair L 5936 ft A St Nicholas 8582 ft 1809 m T 9376 ft 2616 m Firebrand H Stanton 2 2857 m Pass E Lake Hungry Horse A ir S U.S. Forest Service u C o D M re k u e e th k e Columbia Falls r F C 40 o Summit r k k e le Mountain F e l r O 8770 ft r a GREAT C ive t R h 2673 m 93 rk e a a Great Northern P d S Mountain R Sheep 206 W iv 8705 ft e 2653 m Mountain r 8569 ft 2 A 2612 m N R Marias Pass LEWIS AND CLARK Glacier Park A Elk 5220 ft R BEAR

d N Mountain 1591 m International A Airport a G 7835 ft e NATIONAL FOREST N Summit To To h E 2388 m Autumn U.S. Forest Service t Scalplock G Kalispell Kalispell a Creek l Mountain F 57mi E 6919 ft 92km 2109 m C onti k nen Cree tal Legend WILDERNESS D iv id Essex e H Unpaved road Continental Divide Warden/Ranger station Picnic area Campground Self-guiding trail Railroad Depot r U a FLATHEAD N e G Walton B R Snowslip Y H Mountain NATIONAL FOREST O 7290 ft Trail Glacier Warden/Ranger station Riding stable Primitive campground Wheelchair- R S 2222 m (infrequently staffed) accessible trail E R E S AREA Goat Lick Overlook Devil Creek E R U.S. Forest Service 3 mi Distance Food service and lodging Boat tour/rentals Backcountry campground Lookout tower V 5 km indicator O IR

What You Need To Know To Cross The Border All travelers crossing the border must Special restrictions apply when crossing The Goat Haunt Port of Entry will oper- Border Crossing Dates and Times present documents that are Western the border with pets, defensive sprays, ate between 10:30 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. No Times listed are the schedule that has been Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) com- alcohol, firewood, and purchases. All fire- entry into the United States past the Goat followed in the recent past. They are sub- pliant. Those documents include: arms must be declared. For more informa- Haunt Ranger Station will be authorized ject to change and travelers should check • U.S. Citizens must present a U.S. Pass- tion on crossing from the USA to Canada, outside of the port’s hours of operation. to be sure about crossing times. port, Enhanced Drivers License*, U.S. call 1-800-320-0063; and if crossing from Hikers traveling north into Canada from Passport Card, or NEXUS Card Canada to the USA, call 1-406-889-3865. the United States are required to contact • Roosville...... open 24 hours • U.S. Resident Aliens must present a U.S. the Chief Mountain Port of Entry upon west of the park on Highway 93, north Resident Alien Card Travel To, From, and Through their arrival at the Waterton townsite. In- of Whitefish, MT and south of Fernie, • Canadian citizen must present a Canadi- Goat Haunt formation on contacting the Port of Entry B.C. an Passport, Enhanced Drivers License*, Travel between Waterton Lakes National is available at the Waterton Lakes Visi- or NEXUS Card Park, Canada and the Goat Haunt Ranger tor Centre or the Waterton Station of the • Piegan/Carway...... 7 a.m. to 11p.m. • Citizens from countries other than Can- Station, either by boat or by foot on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. east of the park at the joining of U.S. ada or the United States must present a Waterton Lake Trail, will require an of- Highway 89 with Alberta Highway 2 valid passport and a current I-94 or an ficial government-issued photo identifica- I-94W. tion card for U.S. or Canadian citizens or • Chief Mountain I-94 forms are available at the Port of En- permanent residents. All others must carry 5/15 to 5/31...... 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. try for $6.00 U.S. currency and all major a valid passport. 6/1 to 9/1...... 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. credit cards are accepted. Canadian 9/2 to 9/30...... 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. currency is not accepted. Persons seeking to travel beyond the Goat October 1...... closed for season * For a list of states and provinces who Haunt Ranger Station into the United currently issue Enhanced Drivers Li- States must present documents that are censes, please visit www.getyouhome. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative gov compliant. WATERTON-GLACIER GUIDE ACTIVITY GUIDE

Join us for exciting events all summer long!

For more information 1-403-859-5133 [email protected] www.pc.gc.ca/waterton

WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL BLACKFOOT ARTS & HERITAGE FESTIVAL Follow us @WatertonLakesNP June 20-28 August 18-20 Like us at WatertonLakesNP • Explore Waterton’s spectacular spring wildflowers. Visit • Celebrate traditional and contemporary aboriginal www.wildlfowerfestival.com. dancing, music, art, and cuisine. Participate in an exhibition Pow Wow at the Waterton Community CANADA DAY Centre. July 1 Free Admission Celebrate Canada in Waterton Lakes National Park! WATERTON WILDLIFE WEEKEND September 19-21 • Bike parade, flag raising, and free lemonade and cake following the parade. • Discover Waterton’s wildlife at its best through a variety of wildlife events. Visit www.watertonwildlife.com PARKS DAY July 18 and 19 5TH ANNUAL RIDE THE RED ROCK / Star Spotting: 9pm -11pm Cameron Bay picnic shelter TAKE A KID MOUNTAIN BIKING DAY (past Cameron Falls, adjacent to Townsite Campground) September 27 • Join astronomer Alan Dyer, and volunteers for a starry • Ride along a vehicle-free Red Rock Parkway! Bring your tour of Waterton’s night sky. kids for a family bike ride and get a sneak peek at riding the Red Rock Parkway when it’s closed to motor vehicles. SCIENCE AND HISTORY DAY July 29 9:30am - 3:30pm Falls Theatre • Hear the latest results from scientists and historians carrying out projects in the Peace Park.

CAMERON LAKE STAR PARTY August 15 (August 16 if visibility is poor) 9:30 pm-11pm • Get out of this world! Discover constellations, galaxies, nebulas and stars with volunteer astronomers at Cameron Lake. Approximate Driving Times 3 hours from Calgary 1:15 hours from Lethbridge 1 hour from Glacier National Park

he only National Historic Site that commemorates the Bar U Ranch T importance of ranching to the development of our country, the Bar U was one of the original four outfits that launched the National Historic Site cattle business in southern Alberta. Already world renowned for its beef and Percheron draft horses, the Bar U helped launch the Calgary Stampede. The Bar U Ranch is located south of Longview, BAR U RANCH—WHERE Alberta just off Highway 22. The site is open from RANCHING HISTORY COMES ALIVE! late May until mid-October each year. A video showing how the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site commemorates ranching history in Canada. Watch it now. For more information 1-800-568-4996 www.pc.gc.ca/baru

PAGE A WATERTON-GLACIER GUIDE ACTIVITY GUIDE

Interpretive Theatre Programs, Guided Hikes & Activities How long are you staying in Waterton? A few hours? A couple of days? Waterton’s team of Interpreters offers a variety of visitor programs during July and August. Theatre programs, guided hikes, and family activities—these programs are all free with your park entrance fee. Check the schedule on the next page for days and times and the maps on page 3 and 8 for locations.

New to nature? Sharon's Tip Bertha Falls Walk | Family Friendly Do you want to go for a hike, but aren’t sure which trail is MODERATE 5.2 km (3.2 miles) return right for you? Are you excited to camp, picnic or hike, but Walk up to Bertha Falls and be Meet at Bertha Lake trail head in the Townsite feel a little unsure of bears? Do you know what to do if you refreshed by the mist of this see a bear? We have a couple of programs just for you! Brilliant flowers? Yes! Stunning scenery? You bet! ‘bridal veil' waterfall. The trail has A cascading waterfall to greet you at the end of your hike? Indeed! Join us for this guided walk There's a Bear! Where? Over There! gorgeous views and a variety along one of Waterton’s most popular trails. Meet with Parks Canada’s very own “Wildlife Guardians” of plants. Don’t forget to check at the Falls Theatre to learn about more about local wildlife out the lookout and marvel at the Sharon is a and being safe in bear country! Get a few suggestions for a Park Interpreter. spires on Porcupine Ridge down This will be her Have a whole day? Try a longer hike suitable trail and, if you like, use this opportunity to find a third summer in Be sure to bring some extra layers of clothing, sturdy hiking partner! in Montana! Waterton. footwear, water, sunscreen, insect protection and a hat. Don’t forget your lunch. On the Trail of the Great Bear | Adults & Visiting for a half day? Older Children The International Peace Park Hike | Look, See, Play! | Family Friendly / Children EASY 6 km (3.7 miles) return Adults & Older Children Aged 4-12 Meet the Interpreter at the first pull-out on the MODERATE 13 km (8 miles) one-way south side of the Red Rock Parkway. Follow Waterton Avenue past the campground to the Meet at Bertha Trail head in the Townsite Are you curious about Grizzly and Black bears? Want to last building on the left (Community Kitchen Shelter). Look for a park vehicle and interpreter in the parking lot. For over thirty years, visitors have hiked across the hike in the safety of a group? Join us for a hike through the Canada/U.S. boundary on foot, accompanied by both a picturesque prairies and aspen parkland and learn about Come discover what makes Waterton unique through Glacier Park Ranger and a Waterton Park Interpreter. The Waterton’s bears. family games and activities near the lakeshore! New hike ends in the United States at the Goat Haunt Ranger activities every day! Station where you will board a boat to return to the Waterton Townsite. Only have an hour to spare? Geocache 101 | Family Friendly Spaces are limited so please pre-register, either in Meet with the staff at the Waterton Heritage Centre on person or by phoning the Waterton Visitor Centre Cameron Lakeshore Stroll | Family Friendly Waterton Avenue in the Village (403) 859-5133, or the St. Mary Information Center (406) 732-7750. EASY 3 km (1.9 miles) return Curious about what Geocaching is? Staff of the Waterton Look for a roving Interpreter at Natural History Association, in partnership with the park, Cost: The hike is free with your park entry fee, but there is a charge for the boat ride back. Cameron Lake will tell you about this global-wide treasure hunt! Want Identification: The U.S. Department of Homeland A refreshing walk along the west shore of this subalpine to try but don’t have a GPS? Sign out one of ours for free! Security requires Canadian and American citizens to lake provides scenic views of Mount Custer and Mount Geared up and ready? Come find out about the Waterton Geocache Challenge! (Ends August 23) carry a passport or passport card. All visitors from Forum. Be serenaded by Steller’s jays, gray jays, thrushes countries other than Canada or the United States need and various woodpeckers. their passports and have to have been documented at Blackfoot Crafts & Stories | Family Friendly another port of entry. Blakiston Falls Walk | Family Friendly Meet at the Crandell Theatre Tipi in Crandell EASY 2 km (1.2 miles) return Campground Look for a roving Interpreter at Join our Blackfoot Interpreters. Listen to stories, hang out Staying the night? Take in an Red Rock Canyon by the fire, and make a small craft to take home with you. evening theatre Program Join us for a walk in the park! This short stroll delights with fragrant pine forests that lead to a magnificent Be a Butterfly Superhero! | Family Friendly / Evening Theatre begins Saturday, June 28 waterfall. Children Aged 4-12 Join us in the Falls Theatre (near Cameron Falls and From the Entrance Parkway, turn onto Hay Barn Road. the Townsite Campground), or the Crandell Theatre Look for the park vehicle and interpreter at the pull-out. (in Crandell Campground), at 8:00 pm most nights for We need you! Kids, grab your research assistants (a.k.a a 45-minute program. From butterflies to bears, felines your parents) and discover the beautiful home of the to fire, wolves to wildflowers, grasslands to mountains, endangered Halfmoon Hairstreak Butterfly. we share the latest research and fun stories for kids and adults alike. Look for our What's Happening posters in the campgrounds and Visitor Centre for this year’s new Through Ancient Eyes: Bison, Bunchgrass evening program topics. and Burning | Adults & Older Children EASY 7 km (4.3 miles) return Meet at the pullout on the north side of Red Rock Parkway below Mt. Bellevue How did people survive here 10,000 years ago? Have arrowheads been found in the park? Join us for a walk along the base of Mt. Bellevue and gain a unique perspective on the park.

PAGE B WATERTON-GLACIER GUIDE ACTIVITY GUIDE

Program Schedule Programs begin Friday, June 27 and run until Monday, September 1 (unless otherwise noted).

EVENING THEATRE M T W T F S S

Crandell Theatre 8pm      

Falls Theatre 8pm       

ACTIVITIES M T W T F S S

Be a Butterfly Superhero! 2pm to 4pm  

Blackfoot Crafts & Stories 10am to 12pm  

Geocache 101 1pm to 3pm  

Look, See, Play! 2pm to 4pm 

GUIDED HIKES M T W T F S S

Ancient Eyes Hike 9am to 12 pm  1pm to 4pm  There's a Bear! Where? Over There! Bertha Falls Walk 2pm to 5pm  The Canadian Rocky Mountains are home to both grizzly Blakiston Falls Walk 3pm to 4pm  and black bears. You can run into a bear anywhere here, be Cameron Lakeshore Stroll 1pm and 3pm   it on a busy trail close to town, in a campground, or in the remote back-country. Bears generally prefer to avoid people. International Peace Park Hike 10am to 6:30pm   However, encounters between bears and people do occur. On the Trail of the Great Bear 12:30pm to 3:30pm   Knowing how to avoid a bear or how to act if you encounter one is the best way to safely enjoy the park. Watch this short video then ask the Wildlife Guardians any questions you have. You may even find a hiking partner. THERE'S A BEAR! WHERE? OVER THERE! M T W T F S S

Falls Theatre 9:30am to 10am 

Volunteering in Waterton Lakes National Park

olunteer programs in Waterton provide a range of Knapweed Rodeo | Sat. July 26 Vopportunities for you to become directly involved Knapweed is an invasive plant that can crowd out with park protection. By contributing your skills and native species by releasing toxins from its roots and energy, you can help accomplish important work in the producing thousands of seeds. Join us for the 21st park, and benefit from the chance to: annual Knapweed Rodeo to help us corral this invasive • Explore an interest in nature; buckaroo and keep our native plants blooming. Cowboy hats are not mandatory, but are appreciated! • Learn about new subjects and skills; • Make a contribution to the community; and, ON GOING OPPORTUNITIES • Develop a personal connection to Waterton Are you interested in being more involved? If so, Upcoming events include: these two projects might be a good fit. The Adopt-a- Patch program allows you to select your own special Spring Into Action - Volunteer Season Kick- spot to visit, pick weeds and protect wildflowers. Off and Flowering Plant Count | Sat. May 24 Or how about lending a hand restoring and Start spring off with a burst of colour at the annual maintaining the park’s native plant demonstration flowering plant count, organized province-wide by gardens? Both are a great opportunity to make a Nature Alberta. After lunch, kick off the volunteer deeper connection with the park. season in style with an overview of the new volunteer opportunities and a chance to meet other volunteers. OTHER VOLUNTEER PROJECTS AND There will also be an orientation for the Native Plant EVENTS Garden and Adopt-a-Patch volunteers, with on-site work to follow. Lunch time refreshments will be Volunteer to help run a special event, collect provided, but please be sure to bring your own lunch. wildflower and native grass seeds, count See the Waterton Lakes National Park website for more butterflies, plant endangered whitebark and limber pines, ...there’s a volunteer opportunity just information and contact below to RSVP. right for you! We regularly update our volunteer Spring and Christmas Bird Counts | Early opportunities online. Upcoming dates and news are To volunteer, for more information or to sign June and mid Dec. just a click away by signing up for our email list on up for updates, contact: Waterton’s volunteer web page at www.parkscanada. Dianne Pachal Twitter is not the only place to receive your “tweets”. gc.ca/waterton-volunteer, In support of a Nature Alberta’s province-wide bird 1-403-859-5107 counts, the Lethbridge Naturalists’ Society organizes [email protected] the spring and Christmas counts in Waterton. Sign-up www.parkscanada.gc.ca/waterton-volunteer at the Community Fire Hall on a Saturday morning for this self-guided event. Binoculars are helpful. See website for dates.

PAGE C WATERTON-GLACIER GUIDE ACTIVITY GUIDE

Activities for Young Xplorers Camping In Waterton Lakes National Park Starting June 28, . Free with park entry! aterton has three campgrounds, each providing a unique experience and excellent opportunity to Wcelebrate nature and explore the great outdoors. Campground locations, services, open dates and iscover Waterton Lakes National Park through our Xplorers fees are indicated on the park map on page 8. Dprogram designed for families with children aged 6 to 11. Pick up an Xplorers activity book from the Heritage Centre on Waterton TOWNSITE CRANDELL Along the Red BELLY RIVER Avenue, and complete as many of the activities as possible to receive a This sunny, open campground Rock Parkway, this campground Is located along the Chief certificate and souvenir. is an excellent place for RVs or is set in a pleasant montane Mountain Highway in a pleasant for those who wish to be within forest, and popular with those area of mixed aspen forest, right walking distance of Upper campers who like their campsites beside the Belly River. Belly River Waterton Lake, Cameron Falls more sheltered and removed from is favoured by campers wanting a and town amenities. The area town. secluded experience. is in high demand in July and August and on long weekends. Reservations for Townsite campground can be made at Ask about our www.reservation.pc.gc.ca or call traditional 1-877-737-3783. Tipi camping experience at Crandell. For more information or to reserve a tipi 1-403-859-5133 [email protected]

Try the Waterton Geocaching Challenge!

oin the 21st century scavenger hunt. Use your GPS to uncover a series of hidden WHAT IS GEOCACHING? Jcaches in Waterton Lakes National Park! There are 11 caches to find in or near the Geocaching is a high-tech treasure park. Find the five Waterton Lakes NP caches to earn a collectible coin. hunting game played around the world Want to find out about geocaching? Take our free Geocaching 101 course, offered by adventure seekers equipped with at 10 am at the Heritage Centre on Waterton Ave., Wednesday and Saturdays June 28 to GPS devices. The goal is to locate August 23. Magellan eXplorist GC GPS units are also available for use at the Heritage hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your Centre, and pick up your passport. A shout out to the Waterton Natural History experiences online. Anyone can use Association and Magellan for their support of this program. coordinates found on geocaching.com to If you have your own GPS unit, download the caches and passport from locate caches. geocaching.com or parkscanada.gc.ca. WHO GEOCACHES? People of all ages! Each geocache listing has a difficulty and terrain rating. 1/1 is easiest and 5/5 the hardest. This allows you to seek a geocache suitable for your ability and fitness level.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO GEOCACHE? A GPS device or GPS-enabled mobile For more information phone with internet access. In addition, 1-403-859-5133 a membership with geocaching.com is www.pc.gc.ca/waterton recommended. www.geocaching.com Copyright © Groundspeak Inc. All rights reserved.

Waterton Natural Parks Canada Merchandise History Association ring home a unique souvenir, made by Roots Canada, that will provide lasting Bmemories and inspiration for your next visit to Canada’s natural and historic treasures. Stop by the Heritage Centre on Waterton Avenue to view the merchandise available for purchase or shop online at www.parkscanada.gc.ca. he Waterton Natural History Visit the Heritage Centre in TAssociation works closely the community, and check out with Parks Canada to help the the bookstore and displays. public appreciate, enjoy and learn Information on what to do in the about the natural wonders of the park, as well as maps and trail guides can also be found here, park. along with the work of many This not-for-profit talented local artists. If you are organization formed in 1983. It interested, the WNHA is always offers educational products and welcoming new members and services such as publications volunteers. and displays, and supports Parks Canada with delivery of the Geocaching program. The For more information WNHA has two key fundraising www.wnha.ca events each summer; a Moonlight [email protected] Cruise and a Silent Auction. Check the website for dates. Items may not appear exactly as shown.

PAGE D