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Visitor Centers
| Dates | Hours |
| Mid-Apr - Mid-May | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Mid-May - Mid-Jun | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Mid-Jun - Early-Sep | 7:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Sep - Oct | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Dates | Hours |
| Mid Jun - Early-Jul | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Jul - Early-Sep | 9:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Sep - End-Sep | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Oct - Mid Oct | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Dates | Hours |
| Mid-May - Mid-Jun | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Mid-Jun - Early-Sep | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Sep - End-Sep | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Dates | Hours |
| Mid-May - Mid-Jun | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Mid-Jun - Early-Sep | 7:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Sep - Mid-Oct | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Headquarters Building Hours: Weekdays - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Glacier National Park is open year round, but due to it's northern mountainous location, most people visit the park in the spring and summer. Park services open in late May and continue through September. During other months, limited service is available inside the park, and all services are available outside the park in local communities. You can visit without the crowds in the off season months. The peak visitor season is in June through September.
Ranger Programs
Ranger Led Activities begin in late spring and continue throughout the summer. Rangers conduct naturalist activities at Apgar, Goat Haunt, Logan Pass, Many Glacier, Saint Mary and Two Medicine.
Blackfeet, Salish, and Kootenai tribal members present special campfire talks on native life and culture at locations throughout the park. The St. Mary Visitor Center hosts weekly native dance troupes during July and August.
Contact the visitor centers for a list of Ranger Led Activities and a "Nature with at Naturalist" publication. Activities include boat tours, day hikes, evening slide programs, guided hikes, and Junior Ranger programs.
Glacier Schedule of Operations for Services and Facilities
Closure dates depend on weather conditions. Check locations for exact dates and times.
| Service | Open | Close |
| Boat Rentals | End May | Early Sep |
| Campstore | End May | End Sep |
| Food, Beverage, Restaurant | End May | End Sep |
| Horseback Rides | Mid Jun | End Aug |
| Lodging | Early May | Mid Oct |
| Service | Open | Close |
| Boat Rentals | End May | End Sep |
| Campstore | End May | End Sep |
| Food, Beverage, Restaurant | End May | End Sep |
| Horseback Rides | End May | End Sep |
| Lodging | End May | End Sep |
| Service | Open | Close |
| Boat Rentals | Early Jun | Mid Sep |
| Campstore | Early Jun | Mid Sep |
| Food, Beverage, Restaurant | Early Jun | Mid Sep |
| Horseback Rides | Early Jun | Early Sep |
| Laundry | Early Jun | Mid Sep |
| Lodging | Early Jun | Mid Sep |
| Scenic Launch Tours and Boat Rental | Early Jun | Mid Sep |
| Showers | Early Jun | Mid Sep |
| Service | Open | Close |
| Boat Rentals | Mid Jun | Early Sep |
| Campstore | Mid Jun | Mid Sep |
| Food, Beverage, Restaurant | Mid Jun | Mid Sep |
| Lodging | Mid Jun | Mid Sep |
| Scenic Launch Tours and Boat Rental | Mid Jun | Mid Sep |
| Showers | Mid Jun | Mid Sep |
| Service | Open | Close |
| Boat Rentals | Mid Jun | Early Sep |
| Campstore | End May | Early Sep |
| Food, Beverage, Restaurant | End May | Early Sep |
| Scenic Launch Tours and Boat Rental | Mid Jun | Early Sep |
International Peace Park Activities
Hike from Canada to the U.S. and cruise back on the waters of the deepest lake in the Canadian Rockies. The International Peace Park Hike is a free guided trip held on Saturdays from the end of Jun to the end of Aug. Participants meet at the Berth Trailhead in Waterton Lakes National Park at 10:00 am. Bring a lunch, water, raingear, jacket, hat and wear good footwear for walking. Dogs are not permitted. The trail is not difficult, but you will be hiking most of the day (8.5 mi / 14 km). You will arrive back to Waterton Park about 6:00 pm. Hikers need to purchase one-way boat cruise ticket for the return trip. Adults - $10.00, Youth (13 - 17) - $7.00, Children (4 - 12) - $5.00 (Canadian).
Since 1932, Rotary's Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park Association has held annual assemblies to honor the creation of the Peace Park. Contact the park for current dates and times.
| Program | Date |
| Prairie Wildflowers | Mid Jun |
| Reading the Landscape | End Jun |
| Mountain Birds | Early Jul |
| Canoeing the Valley | Mid Jul |
| Alpine Wildflowers | Mid Jul |
| Bears of Waterton | End Jul |
| Waterton Photographic Workshop | Early Aug |
| Geology's Fault | Mid Aug |
In addition to the Heritage Education Program, the Association is offering special children's programs. Half day nature programs will feature fun activities which will allow children to learn about and explore the natural world of Waterton Lakes. Check the bulletin board at the Heritage Centre for weekly program details.
This event is held mid Sep, at the Prince of Wales Hotel.
Waterton Lakes National Park of Canada
Mailing address:
Waterton Lakes National Park
Waterton Park, Alberta
Canada
T0K 2M0
Email and Telephone Numbers:
Email: Waterton Lakes National Park
Administration Office: 403-859-2224
Visitor Reception Centre: 403-859-5133
Educational Programs: 403-859-5181
Educational Services and Resources: 403-859-5127
Backpacking Reservation ~ 01 Apr to 15 May ~ 403-859-5140
Backpacking Reservation ~ 16 May to 31 Mar ~ 403-859-5133
TDD: 403-859-2224
Fax: 403-859-2650
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