Experience Waterton Day Trips

Established in 2015, Castle Provincial Parks are quiet refuges full of hidden gems in the Crown of the Continent. It’s exciting to discover the newly reclaimed hiking trails and escape into genuine solitude. That’s what makes “Castle” a terrific daytrip from Waterton, or an excellent add-on after your stay.

First Nations, Métis and other Indigenous Peoples recognize the Castle area for its profound cultural value and have a deep respect for the landscapes, wildlife and natural environment. For thousands of years, they have hunted, collected medicines and performed ceremonies here.

Take Hwy 6 north from Waterton to Pincher Creek, then west on Hwy 507, and finally southwest on Hwy 774. Expect the drive to take approximately 75 mins, unless you stop at Beaver Mines for ice cream!

Castle Mountain Resort is just south of the provincial park. For the past 25 years, it has been owned and operated by skiers who believe in providing the experience of a lifetime!

Once the Castle Parks were created, the resort started to offer summer programs & services. Take a stroll along the Westcastle River, a jaunt to an alpine lake, or a strenuous hike to a ridge top. Then, celebrate with great food and drink at the T-Bar Pub!

2 or 3-Day Loop Tour: With so many attractions in SW Alberta, it would be easy to add onto your adventure by heading north from Beaver Mines along Hwy 507 to Hwy 3. Heading west, you willl arrive at the Crowsnest Pass, consisting of the communities of Bellevue, Hillcrest, Frank, Blairmore, and Coleman.

The Bellevue Underground Mine tour will take you 1,000 ft into the mine and 150 ft below the surface. Learn about the in-

Mountain crashed down over the town of Frank. Engaging storytelling, interactive displays, and gripping accounts.

Drink in all that the Crowsnest Pass has to offer before returning east along Hwy 3 to Pincher Creek. Here, be sure to drop into the Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village.

It’s a collection of 24 historical buildings and two museums that date back to the late 19th century. The village is named after John George “Kootenai” Brown, a local frontiersman who settled in 1877 and spearheaded the establishment of Waterton Lakes National Park.

Just before you decide to head back south back to Waterton, check out the Oldman River Dam and the Heritage Acres Museum. They are just minutes north of Pincher Creek along Hwy 785!