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Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, Glacier National Park

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Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park combines Glacier National Park in the United States with Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada, forming one giant landscape of high mountains, glaciers, thick forests, and expansive prairies. Drive scenic roads as you search for wildlife, such as moose, bison, bighorn sheep, and bears throughout the 4,556 sq km (1,720 sq mi) park. You can take part in hiking, biking, and fishing in summer and snowshoeing, skiing, and snowmobiling in winter. The landscape is similar in both national parks, but Waterton Lakes remains the less busy of the two. Customs officials are stationed at the Chief Mountain border crossing, so make sure you have the proper documents if you plan to visit both parks. To visit Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park on your trip to Glacier National Park, use our Glacier National Park holiday planner.
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  • By Brittany_11_10
    Either I'm confused (likely), or most other people who have reviewed Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park are. I was under the impression that both parks combined make up the aforementioned...  more »
  • By GorgeousRaquel
    Because of Covid19, it’s understandable that some places are still closed so we were not able to see majority of Glacier Nat’l. Park. We only saw the Canadian side since US border is still closed...  more »
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