After a great night in Pincher Creek we ate our breakfast at A+W and by 10 AM we were in Waterton Park. I had forgotten to bring my park pass however the fellow at the park gate said I could keep today's paid receipt and within thirty days take it to another national park office where, along with my yearly park pass, show today's receipt and get reimbursed. Excellent!
Today was stunningly beautiful and according to a guide we had later on in the day this weather was exceptionally good.
We started our hiking by heading up to Cameron Lake where we walked the west side as far as we could before the trail ended. It was beautiful.
From the parking lot there we also completed a 1 km round trip hike to Akamina Lake.
On the drive back to town we took the opportunity to stop and read the information on Western Canada's first commercially viable oil well. Really interesting.
At Waterton town site we had a snack type lunch and then headed over to the marina to catch the 2 PM boat trip on the big lake; we had purchased these tickets earlier in the day which was probably a good thing as even though the town itself is not crowded the boat seemed quite full. We were just able to get seats on the top (open) deck.
After a beautiful blue sky, nice temperature, and some great guide commentary our one hour, 15 minute boat tour ended and we were back in town.
More hiking followed at Cameron Falls in town followed by walking around just viewing things,
Tonight we had a great supper and are in Cardston enjoying a bottle of bubbly (courtesy of Mike and Michelle).
The drives in this part of the province are simply the best! We love all the beautiful vistas and endless changes of scenery. An example (taken this morning) gives an idea but the photo simply cannot do the scenery justice!
It seems like,time and time again, we have a great day when travelling.
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