OutsideSep 24, 2026
Embrace Your Wild Side in Alberta
In the first episode of ‘Along for the Ride,’ comedian Brooks Wheelan offers freewheeling adventure tips for Canada’s boldest province
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- Waterton Lakes National ParkSighthome to one of the most unforgettable hikes in the world
- Crypt Lake TrailTrailrequires boat ride, passes waterfalls, ends at secluded glacial lake
- Waterton River Trail RidesPlacehorseback ride through foothills in shadow of Canadian Rockies
- Akamina Lake TrailTrail0.6-mile family-friendly hike
- Bertha Lake TrailTrail6.4-mile challenging but manageable affair
- Carthew-Alderson TrailTrail12-mile deeper wilderness experience
- Cameron LakeSightrent a kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or rowboat for the day
- Waterton VillageNeighborhoodtake a guided kayak tour or a scenic boat cruise
- Prince of Wales HotelHotelchalet-style hotel overlooking Upper Waterton Lake
- Upper Waterton LakeSight
- Middle Waterton LakeSight
- Lower Waterton LakeSight
- Elsewhere
- Uplift AdventuresPlaceCrowsnest Pass, Canadaguided Brooks in climbing and talking like a seasoned vet
- Charmed ResortsHotelCrowsnest Pass, Canada16 cottages, each inspired by a different fairy tale
- Twin Butte Silos on Searpoint Cattle RanchHotelTwin Butte, Canadastay in one of three converted silos with wide-open views