More to explore than you might think!

July 1, 2008 marked the 141st birthday of our neighbors to the north, and the Alberta Canada Visitor Information Centre in West Glacier celebrated with free summer picnic favorites and of course birthday cake and ice cream. As the United States also celebrates its Independence Day this month what better time to acknowledge these two nations’ partnership in the world’s first International Peace Park than by taking a closer look at what adventures await us north of the border.

We have discovered that perhaps the greatest similarity between here and there is opportunities for uncovering adventures of all varieties are numerous. Your biggest challenge may be singling out those experiences and venues that interest you most.

A stroll through the Visitor Information Centre is like a trailer to a good action adventure movie. Take the stairs to the ‘Top of the World’ and view the mountain ranges of the Canadian Rockies, then look over the foyer balcony to marvel at a life-size casting of the skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, whose heavy bones were found in Drumheller, Alberta, located in the province’s southeast corner.



Downstairs, a self guided tour through exhibits displaying area attractions hints at the variety of experiences the area has to offer. View the largest collection of horse-drawn vehicles in North America at the Remington-Alberta Carriage Centre; enjoy over 200 species of sea life or ride the attractions at the world’s largest indoor amusement park at the West Edmonton Mall and World Water Park, and go back in time and rub elbows with prehistoric creatures in a moon-like landscape in Alberta’s famous Badlands. Did we mention the world’s oldest, largest and best preserved buffalo jumps in known existence? A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, Head-Smashed-In has been used continuously by aboriginal peoples of the plains for more than 5,500 years.

Be sure to utilize the Visitor Centre’s greatest resource, its friendly staff. There are maps upon request, and don’t be surprised if you leave with yours full of circles, arrows and instructions to all the best spots.

For more information on Waterton Lakes National Park visit http://www.WatertonInfo.ab.ca, to learn more about Alberta, Canada visit http://www.travelalberta.com/.

As if summer wasn’t short enough, we have easily doubled our adventure grab bag. Ain’t life grand? Until next time adventure fans, go north, and we’ll see you in the park!

- Hillary









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