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.

Lawrence In 1932, Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta ... Many suggest spending the night in one of the Canadian hotels and grabbing a meal in town. Visitors also noted that passports are ...

it's offering everyone free admission to its national parks. Waterton is open year-round, but windy weather discourages visitors in winter. Few services are available in the park between October ...