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A View Of Waterton Lakes And The Prince Of Wales Hotel From The Top Of The Bear's Hump Trail, Waterton Lakes National Park

A view looking down on Waterton Lakes and the Prince of Wales Hotel from the Bear's Hump Overlook in Waterton Lakes National Park, in Canada

Bear's Hump Trail is a popular (and steep) 1.4-mile hike leading up to a great overlook from which you can see the Prince of Wales Hotel, Waterton Lakes, and the surrounding mountain range.

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Waterton Lakes From Bear's Hump

Visitor Stats Reveal How Canada's Parks And Historic Sites Fared In 2020

Even a global pandemic couldn’t knock Banff National Park off the top of the list of Canada’s most visited national parks. Rouge National Urban Park saw more visitors than ever before as urbanites looked for quick and close outdoor escapes. And a Quebec island that once served as a quarantine station for new immigrants, and is now a national historic site, enjoyed a summer surge in popularity.

Endangered Butterfly Gets Help From Waterton Lakes National Park And Calgary Zoo

The half-moon hairstreak may officially be listed as “a small, drab butterfly,” but it’s also endangered and can only be found in eight spots in British Columbia and just one location in Alberta. At Waterton Lakes National Park, the isolated population numbers in the hundreds. Parks Canada has just announced funding for a three-year plan that will see Waterton Lakes and the Calgary Zoo team up to study the secretive life history of the rare butterfly, understand its genetics, restore its habitat and nurture its survival.

Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park To Host Science And History Week Virtual Speaker Series

Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park will host the first Science and History Week virtual speaker series September 21-24. Topics include land restoration, wildlife research, and historical park figures. All virtual events are free and open to the public. Participants can register online to watch each live presentation.

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