Page 3 - Parks Canada – Waterton Lakes Visitor Centre

n February, 2022, visitors to Alberta’s Waterton National Park were welcomed to Parks Canada’s

newly opened visitor centre, Waterton Lakes Visitor Centre. The centre introduces visitors to

Ithe natural beauty, history, and culture of Waterton Lakes National Park, which is also part of an
International Peace Park, International Dark Sky Park, and World Heritage Site.

Visitor centres at Canadian National Parks are cornerstones of Canada’s tourism industry, providing
visitors with information and history of the area to enhance the visitor experiences while supporting

tourism in parks across the country.

The visitor centre was constructed as part of a $103 million investment in Waterton Lakes through

the Government of Canada’s Federal Infrastructure Investment Program. It will be open year-round

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