Spanning a relatively small 122,788 acres, Waterton Lakes is the smallest national park in the Canadian Rockies, but it's also one of the best for quietly—and safely—observing the bears.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Make a stop at the Prince of Wales Hotel to sip afternoon tea in its Royal Steward Dining Room and take in the spectacular views of Waterton Lake. The scenery from this ...

Hiking barely scratches the surface. You can take a boat out on Upper or Middle Waterton Lake, or visit Emerald Bay for ...

Hikes and Bikes: All three of the Waterton Lakes lie along the entry road. Other paved routes provide quick access to park highlights. One of the hiking trails is world famous, while mountain ...