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Waterton Lakes National Park is in southern Alberta, Canada, bordering Montana’s Glacier National Park. 


 

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It’s known for its chain of lakes, including the large Upper and Middle Waterton lakes, flanked by the Rocky Mountains.

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Nothing was simple in Waterton, Alberta in 1927.

When the Prince of Wales Hotel opened its doors to the public on July 25 of that year, it represented a new direction for the sleepy village on the big lake next to the border with Montana. In Waterton, there was the 'before the Prince' and 'after the Prince'.

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Considering the challenges the construction team had to overcome in the lead-up to that date, it was indeed an enormous moment.

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Opening mid-summer was hardly ideal. Already halfway through the summer, the clock was ticking on the busy tourist season - the pressure had been huge to get 'the Prince' open. The original opening day had been scheduled for June. It was postponed many times as the crew dealt with setbacks and complications. 

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July 25 that year was a beautiful summer day and the hotel welcomed 172 guests including various local dignitaries. Djuff says the hotel grounds still weren’t complete – wood piles and debris lay scattered around. Still, it was a celebratory day, and a relief.

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The opening of the Prince of Wales marked a new beginning for sleepy little Waterton – with a landmark hotel providing luxury services, it was finally ‘on the map’.

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From the panoramic views of Waterton Lakes National Park to the architecture and craftsmanship of the building itself, every aspect of your experience at the Prince of Wales Hotel is filled with unforgettable wonder.

Cozy seating near the windows overlooking Upper Waterton Lake offers a place to unwind after your day’s adventures.

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Or you can just go outside and enjoy!

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There is still damage from fires from years ago.

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Waterton Lakes has a nice little town with plenty of gift shops and restaurants.  I enjoyed a wonderful lunch here.

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They even have their own version of Pebble Beach!       

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Perhaps stairs to sand?  We got ya covered!

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Made friends with Dudley Do-Right too!  Good thing considering!

He is a Harley-Davidson rider too and recently made a trip to the states and Yellowstone Park.  He is stationed here 5 months out of the year and outside of that time frame in Drumheller.

Nice man and a good conversation.  Got my “get out of jail” card too!

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Unfortunately Red Rock Canyon Drive and area was closed due to recent fires!  DAMN!