ALL IN THE FAMILY What makes this place so unique? Is it the crystal-clear mountain lakes? Is it the charm? There’s no denying that Waterton is special. And part of what makes this quaint little community magical is the warm sense of comfort that envelopes when you arrive. It’s like… coming home. And why not? The folks here are family. You won’t find any big retail chains here, just small businesses, owned and operated by the people you meet in the stores. They’re the folks you bump elbows with on the streets, like…
THE KRETZ/ROBINSON FAMILY Waterton Shoreline Cruise Co. & 49 Degrees North Pizza Waterton’s tour boat company is family-owned and dates back to the early 1950’s. Over the years, the family built four tour boats and then purchased the Historic M.V. International in 1986. An ongoing restoration of the 92-year-old historic vessel reflects the family’s commitment to preserving and sharing the history of the park. The third generation includes six young men, all Captains and Tour Guides, who ensure an informative and entertaining cruise, considered one of the ‘must-do’ activities in Waterton.
THE SULEMAN FAMILY Bayshore Inn Resort & Spa, and Waterton-Glacier Suites Celebrating 30 years in Waterton Park, the Suleman family owns and operates the Bayshore Inn Resort & Spa and the Waterton Glacier Suites. Once refugees from Africa this family had all of their holdings seized by an African dictator. They landed in Canada and soon re-established themselves. Now onto the third generation the Sulemans have proudly made their hotels and restaurants some the highest rated in the park. Remembering their roots and early struggles, they give back by helping refugees and building schools overseas.
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