Waterton Lakes National Park Visitor Services Alpine Stables: View the scenery, the wildlife and the wildflowers - on horseback. For novice riders as well as experienced. Hourly or daily rates, pack trips, more. Open 9 to 5. Ph. 859-2462. CAA – AAA: Emergency Road Service. Available at PAT'S: 403-859-2266. Canada Post Waterton Park: Located at the corner of Fountain Avenue & Windflower Avenue. Providing mail service, stamps and parcel post nationally and internationally. Crypt Lake Water Shuttle Service: To Crypt Lake trailhead, rated a #1 hike in Canada. Spectacular water-falls and a mountain tunnel are two of the highlights of this unique trail. Call 859-2362; email wscruise@telus.net. Digital Camera Support: Transfer your photo images to CD. Supports most digital cards. Available at PAT'S. 224 Mountview Rd. Call 403-859-2266. Hikers’ Water Shuttle Service: To Goat Haunt, Montana for hikes to Kootenai Lakes, Goat Haunt Overlook, Rainbow Falls, Janet Lake, Francis Lake and other trails on Waterton Lake. Ph.859-2362; email wscruise@telus.net. Marina Boat Mooring Service: Dock your boat for a day, week, month or the entire season at Waterton Marina. Box 126 Waterton. Ph.859-2362; email wscruise@telus.net. Pat’s Cycle Rental: Mountain bikes, surreys, motor scooters and strollers for rent, by the hour or day. Bicycle sales & service. Bike tires, tubes, accessories. Cash machine avail. Mountview Road. Ph.859-2266. Tamarack Village Square: Complete currency services – International money exchange. Visitor information, maps & guides. Transportation services and accommodation referrals. Specialty retail stores. Business services. Ph: 403-859-2378 Fax: 403-859-2605. Hiker Shuttle Services: Daily shuttle services to Cameron Lake (Carthew-Alderson trail), Chief Mountain Customs (to connect to U.S. trailheads), and Red Rock Canyon (Tamarack Trail). At the Tamarack Village Square. Phone 403-859-2378; email wvsc@telusplanet.net for info/reservations. Money Exchange & Currency Services: For all your currency needs. DirectCash ATM, Money Exchange (no service charges) and other currency services. At the Tamarack Village Square. Phone 403-859-2378 Waterton Outdoor Adventures: Waterton's outdoor specialists for over 30 years. Complete outdoor outfitters with large selection of apparel, footwear, and backpacking and camp supplies. Hiking guides. Trail maps and info. Hikers market. At the Tamarack Village Square. Phone 403-859-2378 Trail of the Great Bear: An international scenic tour linking Greater Yellowstone, Glacier-Waterton and Banff-Jasper. For FREE adventure directory write Box 142, Waterton, AB. Ph.859-2663. Waterton Recreation Centre: Fitness equipment, spa massage, indoor pool. Swimming programs available. Open to the public. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Admission fee. Located at Waterton Lakes Lodge Windflower and Cameron Falls Avenues. Waterton Heritage Centre: Exhibits, art gallery, field courses, park info, books. Phone\fax 859-2624 or 859-2267. Mail order books - Box 145, Waterton Park, AB. Waterton Shoreline Cruises: View wildlife, spectacular mountain scenery as you cruise from Canada to USA, aboard Coast Guard Inspected vessels. Informative, interpretive guides. Ph.859-2362; email wscruise@telus.net. Waterton Video Stop: Largest selection of VHS videos, VCR machines and cameras. At the Bayshore Inn. Wild Rose Video Outlet: New releases, children’s videos. Located at Waterton Lakes Lodge Guest Reception: Ph: 403-859-2150. Great Canadian Barn Dance: Country lodge & cottages. Double & family sleeping rooms. Indoor pool and hot tub. Conventions and retreats. 30 min. drive from Waterton. Ph. (403) 626-3407. Mountain Meadow Trail Rides: Wilderness horseback adventure, trail rides, overnight pack trips, riding lessons, cattle drives and ranch activities. Abundant wildlife and spectacular scenery on privately owned land adjacent to the park. Ph. (403) 653-2413. Box 38 Mountain View, Alberta T0K 1N0. Waterton Lakes Golf Course: The golf course in Waterton Lakes National Park is a public course which offers a challenging 18 holes, great food and one of the most scenic views in Canada. Call for tee times. Ph. (403) 859-2114. Waterton Park Churches All Saints Anglican Episcopal Church Windflower Avenue – Sunday service during July & August at 11:00 AM Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Windflower & Clematis Avenues- Sundays Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church Fountain Avenue – Sunday at 11:00 AM United Church Clematis Avenue – Sunday at 11:00 AM, Mid May to Mid September Canadian Money & Postage The exchange rate on U.S./Canadian dollars makes a trip to Waterton Park very affordable. Banks, money exchanges, hotels and most business accept U.S. currency & travellers checks at fair exchange rates. All mail sent form Canada, regardless of destination, must carry Canadian postage, available at the Waterton Post Office and from local businesses. International Ports of Entry Seasonal Chief Mountain Alberta & Montana Open May 15 – May 31st. (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM) June 1 – Labour Day: (7:00 AM – 10:00 PM) Labour Day – Sept. 30: (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM) Year Round Caraway, Alberta Peigan, Montana (7:00 AM – 11:00 PM Daily) Boating Canoes and rowboats are permitted on many of Waterton’s ponds and lakes. Motorboats, water-skiing and windsurfing are permitted on Upper and Middle Waterton Lakes. An excursion boat offers tours on Upper Waterton Lake. Non-motorized boats can be rented at Cameron Lake. Fishing licenses are required. Licenses and copies of regulations are available at park information centres, from park wardens or at service stations in the townsite. Those wishing to camp in the backcountry need to stop at the Information Centre for details on current trail conditions, to book a site and to purchase a wilderness pass. Backcountry campgrounds, like all campgrounds, have a maximum capacity. For booking information please call (403) 859-2333. Emergency Numbers Ambulance 403-859-2636 Wardens 403-859-2224 R.C.M.P.    Waterton (May – Oct) 403-859-2244    Cardston 403-653-4931    Pincher Creek 403-627-2113 FIRE 403-859-2113 Hospitals    Cardston 403-653-4411    Pincher Creek 403-627-3333 Safety Waterton Lake National Park is conserved as much as possible in its natural wilderness state, thus some hazards to human use do exist. Risk of injury or death can be minimized by taking reasonable precautions. Please obey all National Park regulations. They are set for your protection and the protection of the Park's environment and wildlife. READ AND FOLLOW THE ADVICE GIVEN BELOW. STEEP MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN Most accidents involving natural hazards in Waterton occur when people fall down steep slopes and cliffs. Minimize risk around these areas by staying on designated trails, keeping well back from edges and supervising children closely. Wet or moss-covered surfaces can be slippery. Loose rock on scree slopes and near steep drops is especially dangerous. WILDLIFE All Park animals are wild, unpredictable and potentially dangerous. Grizzly and black bear encounters have caused fatal injuries. Please read the pamphlet "Keep the Wild in Wildlife", available from all Park offices. Deer and sheep may aggressively seek food from people and can cause injury by striking out with their sharp hooves. Other wildlife, especially when they are with their young or when human food or garbage is an attraction, have also attacked people. DO NOT FEED OR ENTICE ANIMALS TO APPROACH Wildlife watching and photography are best done from a safe distance and from your car. Do not leave food or garbage where wildlife can get it, for your sake and theirs. Animals that become habituated to human food may have to be destroyed. INSECTS You can best avoid insect stings or bites by using repellents and by not wearing scented lotions and perfumes. Insects are also attracted to sweets and raw meat. In spring and early summer, check for ticks on your body and clothing. Tick bites can cause serious illness. DRINKING WATER Though Park waters are generally clean, there is always a chance that harmful bacteria or parasites may exist in untreated surface water. Carry water from one of the Park's treated water sources or boil and filter all untreated water. FIRE HAZARD For both safety and environmental reasons, the use of containered-fuel stoves is strongly recommended. Controlled campfires are allowed in designated places, but you are asked to keep them small, both to conserve fuel and to avoid unnecessary air pollution. Please check fire hazard and wind conditions. PETS Pets must be leashed at all times while in the Park. Dogs and other pets may jeopardize your safety and theirs by provoking and attracting wildlife. Dogs have been seriously injured in the spring by female deer protecting their fawns. Avoid walking your dogs or leaving them unsupervised at this time of year. WEATHER Snow and very cold temperatures can occur during any month of the year. Sunburn can be a major problem, particularly at higher elevations. Our very strong winds can seriously chill the body. NATIONAL PARK REGULATIONS Please leave rocks, fossils, horns, antlers, wildflowers, nests and other natural and historic objects undisturbed so that others may discover and enjoy them. Removal of such objects is subject to fines and possible imprisonment. ALL wild animals can be dangerous. It is unlawful to feed, entice or touch wildlife in a national park. Pets must remain on a leash at all time while in a national park. Camping is permitted only in designated areas, as marked by signs. Permits are required for backcountry camping. Clean up after all activities and dispose of litter. Collection of dead or down wood is unlawful except in some specific wilderness area situations. 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