Self-Guided Waterton Lakes National Park Driving Audio Tour
Alberta, Canada
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Offered in: EnglishDownload GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour of Waterton Lakes National Park and Alberta’s Southwest to unlock the secrets of its rugged mountains, picturesque lakes and historical sites. As you explore this stunning park and iconic Cowboy Trail, hear stories play automatically to enhance your drive. Experience the dramatic vistas of Red Rock Canyon, the historical resonance of Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, and the stark beauty of Frank Slide. Your drive comes alive with rich narratives for a memorable journey through this spectacular region.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.
Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates.
Like having a tour guide along for the drive
- Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
- Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
- Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
- Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
- Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
- Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
- GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 450+ Points
- Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
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Start at one of the official tour introduction points (Waterton National Park viewpoint) or join anywhere along the route and pick up the commentary at the next audio point. Open our app to preview the tour route and browse the suggested itineraries and trip planners.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Pincher Creek
Pincher Creek is a charming town in southern Alberta, known for its proximity to outdoor adventures in the Rockies and its role in ranching history. It’s a great base for exploring nearby attractions like Waterton Lakes National Park and offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere.
Duration: 40 minutes
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The Cowboy Trail is a scenic route that runs along the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies in Alberta. It offers a journey through ranch country, with rolling hills, historic towns, and stunning mountain views, embodying the spirit of the Old West.
Duration: 30 minutes
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The Frank Slide is the site of Canada’s deadliest rockslide, where in 1903 a massive portion of Turtle Mountain collapsed, burying part of the town of Frank. Today, it’s a haunting and fascinating site, with an interpretive center offering insights into this tragic event.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the best-preserved buffalo jumps in the world, where Indigenous peoples used to hunt bison by driving them over a cliff. The interpretive center provides a deep understanding of the cultural and historical significance of the site.
Duration: 40 minutes
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Fort Macleod
Fort Macleod is one of Alberta’s oldest settlements and home to the North West Mounted Police’s first permanent fort. The town preserves its rich history with museums, heritage buildings, and the Fort Museum, where visitors can learn about the early days of law enforcement in the region.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Crowsnest Pass
Crowsnest Pass is a historic mountain pass in southwestern Alberta, known for its rugged beauty and rich history. The area is famous for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing, as well as historical sites related to coal mining and the Frank Slide.
Duration: 20 minutes
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Waterton Lakes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its breathtaking mountain landscapes, crystal-clear lakes, and diverse wildlife. It’s part of the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, offering a blend of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and serene wilderness.
Duration: 35 minutes
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
- Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
- Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
- Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
- Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
- Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
- Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
- Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
- Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
- Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
- Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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