Spanning a relatively small 122,788 acres, Waterton Lakes is the smallest national park in the Canadian Rockies, but it's also one of the best for quietly—and safely—observing the bears.

Although the park has minimal facilities, nearby Waterton Village is a charming small town filled with restaurants, hotels and gift shops. Travelers can also rent bikes and book boat tours in the ...

Part of the first international peace park, Waterton Lakes dazzles with outstanding scenery, easygoing wildlife, and picturesque tree-lined coasts. Border Park: Waterton sits in the extreme ...