Bulletins
Waterton Lakes National Park
Prohibited activity order: non-motorized watercraft and permits
Issued: April 01, 2024
PURSUANT TO SECTION 7(1) OF THE NATIONAL PARK GENERAL REGULATIONS, THE LAUNCHING OF NON-MOTORIZED WATERCRAFT* ARRIVING FROM OUTSIDE OF THE NATIONAL PARK IS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES IN WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK, BY ORDER OF THE SUPERINTENDENT.
*Non-motorized watercraft means: any boat or vessel that is not motorized. This includes canoe, kayak, raft, stand up paddle (SUP) board, sailboat, paddle boat, belly boat, drift boat, windsurfing, kite boarding, inflatable watercraft, pedal assist kayaks, catamarans, car toppers, cataraft, hydrofoil, and any other amphibious craft.
This restriction is in place to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive aquatic species.
This restriction applies to all waters within Waterton Lakes National Park.
Rentals are available within Waterton Lakes National Park. These rentals have been inspected and deemed safe for the local and regional aquatic environment.
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