Cowboy Trail and Waterton Park Smartphone Audio Driving Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Drive from the Calgary area along Alberta’s Cowboy Trail into Waterton Lakes National Park, where ranchland gives way to mountain lakes and waterfalls. Allow 6–7 hours for the roughly 350 km route, with more distance and time for optional parkway detours and stops. This self-guided smartphone tour has 56 mapped itinerary entries and 60+ GPS-triggered Tripvia stories, including the Okotoks Erratic, Bar U Ranch, Lundbreck Falls, Red Rock Canyon and Cameron Lake. Download the tour before departure for offline audio and a live GPS route map. Drive in your own vehicle, pause whenever you like and explore at your own pace; there is no in-person guide. Park admission and optional attraction entry are separate. Red Rock Parkway, the Bison Paddock Loop and vehicle access to Cameron Lake are seasonal, so check road conditions before travel.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Start the self-guided drive on Highway 2A south of Calgary and follow the Cowboy Trail toward Waterton. There is no in-person meeting or guide.

End Point

End point

Finish at Cameron Lake at the end of Akamina Parkway when vehicle access is open; in winter, enjoy the audio tour as far as road access permits.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Cowboy Trail
Follow Alberta’s Cowboy Trail through ranchland and foothill scenery toward Waterton Lakes National Park.
2. Okotoks
Pass through Okotoks, a foothill town with riverside paths and a lively arts scene.
3. Okotoks Erratic - The Big Rock
See the enormous Okotoks Erratic, carried here by ice and woven into local legend.
4. Diamond Valley
Explore Diamond Valley, where the former towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley now share one foothill community.
5. Black Diamond Hotel
Pass the historic Black Diamond Hotel, a 1929 landmark that still anchors local life.
6. Turner Valley
Travel through Turner Valley, part of Diamond Valley and a landmark in Alberta’s early oil history.
7. Eau Claire Distillery
Spot Eau Claire Distillery in Turner Valley, where a separate visit may offer local spirits and food.
8. Turner Valley Gas Plant
View the historic Turner Valley Gas Plant from outside; seasonal guided tours and admission are separate.
9. Bluerock Wildland Provincial Park
Hear about Bluerock Wildland’s protected foothill forest and rugged scenery on an optional detour.
10. Little Chicago - Royalties Monument
See the Little Chicago Royalties Monument, a roadside reminder of the area’s oil-boom years.
11. Longview
Pass Longview, a ranching town known for wide foothill views and local beef jerky.
12. High River
Hear about High River’s heritage streets and river setting beyond the main route.
13. Mount Head
Watch for Mount Head on the horizon, a rugged peak named for an early explorer.
14. Bar U Ranch National Historic Site
Discover Bar U Ranch’s cowboy heritage; optional site entry and seasonal access are separate.
15. Mount Burke
See Mount Burke’s distinctive summit in the foothills, once the site of a fire lookout.
16. Chain Lakes Provincial Park
Enjoy views near Chain Lakes Provincial Park and its reservoir; a park visit is optional.
17. Plateau Mountain
Spot flat-topped Plateau Mountain above the foothills and its windswept alpine terrain.
18. Mount Livingstone
Look toward Mount Livingstone, a striking summit above the ranchlands.
19. Mount Speke
See remote Mount Speke rising along the southern foothill skyline.
20. Livingstone Falls Recreation Area
Hear about Livingstone Falls, a waterfall reached by an optional detour from the driving route.
21. Bob Creek Wildland
Discover Bob Creek Wildland’s protected native grasslands and foothill habitat from the road.
22. Black Creek Heritage Rangeland
Pass near Black Creek Heritage Rangeland, where native prairie grasses and wildflowers survive.
23. Old Man River
Follow the Oldman River’s story through southern Alberta’s ranchlands and communities.
24. Livingstone Range
Take in the Livingstone Range where the prairie rises abruptly into mountains.
25. Centre Peak
See Centre Peak, a prominent summit at the heart of the Livingstone Range.
26. Crowsnest Pass
Hear about Crowsnest Pass and its mountain communities on a route-side story or optional detour.
27. Lundbreck Falls
Enjoy Lundbreck Falls’ twin cascades from the nearby viewing area if you choose to stop.
28. Lundbreck
Pass the small hamlet of Lundbreck near its well-known waterfall.
29. Cowley
Pass Cowley, a windy prairie community with deep ranching roots.
30. Oldman River Dam
See the Oldman River Reservoir and learn how the dam supports the region’s water supply.
31. Pincher Station
Pass Pincher Station, a reminder of the railway that once connected southern Alberta towns.
32. Pincher Creek
Travel through windswept Pincher Creek, named for a lost tool found in the nearby water.
33. Waterton Lakes National Park Bison Paddock
Look for plains bison from your vehicle on the seasonal Bison Paddock Loop; wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
34. Maskinonge Overlook
Enjoy wetland and mountain views from Maskinonge Overlook when access permits.
35. Red Rock Parkway
Drive Red Rock Parkway for colourful geology and mountain views when the seasonal road is open.
36. Blakiston Creek
Follow Blakiston Creek’s story as it winds through Waterton’s mountain landscape.
37. Red Rock Canyon
Explore Red Rock Canyon’s colourful rock and stream on an optional stop when the parkway is open.
38. Blakiston Falls
Hear about Blakiston Falls, reached by an optional walk from Red Rock Canyon.
39. Driftwood Beach
See driftwood and mountain reflections along Waterton’s rocky lakeshore.
40. Linnet Lake
Enjoy Linnet Lake’s quiet waters and bird habitat near the Waterton townsite.
41. Bear's Hump Trailhead
Consider the steep Bear’s Hump hike for panoramic views; trail conditions and access vary.
42. Prince Of Wales Hotel
See the Prince of Wales Hotel above Upper Waterton Lake; enjoy its hilltop exterior whether or not the hotel is open.
43. Waterton Village
Pass through Waterton Park townsite, the lakeside base for the park’s trails and viewpoints.
44. Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
Hear how Waterton and Glacier became the world’s first International Peace Park.
45. Waterton Lakes National Park Visitor Centre
See the Waterton Lakes Visitor Centre; an optional visit depends on opening hours.
46. Cameron Falls
Enjoy Cameron Falls near the townsite, where water cascades over ancient rock.
47. Bertha Lake Trail
Hear about Bertha Trail’s forest and waterfall views; hiking is optional and conditions vary.
48. Middle Waterton Lake
See Middle Waterton Lake framed by peaks and the park’s broad valley.
49. Upper Waterton Lake
Admire Upper Waterton Lake, a long mountain lake crossing the Canada–U.S. border.
50. Akamina Parkway
Drive Akamina Parkway toward Cameron Lake when the seasonal road is open to vehicles.
51. Mount Crandell
Watch for Mount Crandell’s rugged slopes, reshaped by the 2017 Kenow wildfire.
52. Mount Lineham
See Mount Lineham rising above Waterton’s layered mountain scenery.
53. First Oil Well In Western Canada National Historic Site
Hear about Western Canada’s first producing oil well at this historic site near Akamina Parkway.
54. Carthew - Alderson Trail
Discover the high ridges and alpine lakes of the Carthew–Alderson Trail; hiking is optional.
55. Cameron Lake
See Cameron Lake beneath steep cliffs when vehicle access on Akamina Parkway permits.
56. Waterton Lakes National Park
Experience Waterton Lakes National Park where prairie, mountains and lakes meet in one remarkable landscape.

Inclusion

Flexible access to pause and resume at your own pace

One booking per vehicle

Self-guided GPS-triggered smartphone audio tour

Tour available anytime after download, with no fixed schedule

Live GPS route map and offline tour download

Exclusion

Optional attraction admission and interior access

Seasonal parkway vehicle access; check current Waterton road conditions before travel

Smartphone or tablet (bring your own; headphones optional, audio plays from the device speaker)

Vehicle, fuel and transportation (drive your own vehicle)

Waterton Lakes National Park admission

Bar U Ranch admission and seasonal interior tours

Parking and optional detour costs

In-person guide

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Self-guided drive in your own vehicle, with mostly outdoor and pass-by stories. Optional walks, viewpoints and historic interiors have variable terrain and access; the route is not practical by public transportation. The audio tour still works when buildings are closed. Waterton parkways and the Bison Paddock Loop have seasonal vehicle closures, and weather or construction can affect access. Check current Parks Canada road and attraction information before travel.

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