Tamarack Shuttle & Transportation Services
CHIEF MOUNTAIN SHUTTLE
This shuttle service operates inside Waterton Lakes National Park from May 15 through September 30, and runs when required. The shuttle assists hikers who are returning or dropping off their vehicle at the Belly River trailhead parking area on the US side of the border. It drops hikers off at the Chief Mountain Customs – Canadian parking area.
The shuttle also connects hikers to other points in Glacier Park, using a shuttle connection on the American side of Chief Mountain Border crossing. We accommodate this connection by departing at 2:30 PM from Tamarack Outdoor Outfitters in the Waterton village. This allows plenty of time to get to Chief Mountain Customs (30 K/25 min). As we do not cross the border, hikers can walk across the border to the US Customs parking lot, where the connecting Glacier shuttle stops to pick up connecting hikers at 3:45pm daily. You will need to reserve with this Glacier Park Shuttle at GPI Transportation Services (Phone 406-892-2525).
Hikers may want to revise their hiking plans that would include catching the shuttle at the beginning of the hike and leaving their vehicle in Waterton. There is private, free parking available at the Tamarack Outdoor Outfitters in the Waterton village. This enables hikers to return to a waiting vehicle and eliminating the scheduling for shuttles, boats, etc. Waterton village has many accommodation and camping facilities, restaurants and visitor facilities. Check out the Waterton Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Association's website at www.explorewaterton.com.
PRICES
The cost is for this shuttle service is $20 CDN per person (there is a minimum load requirement fee of $60 if there is less than 3 people on the shuttle). Reservations are required, using Visa or MC to guarantee your shuttle time and seats. There is a 7 day cancellation policy.
Phone 403-859-2378
Fax 403-859-2605
CAMERON EXPRESS – CARTHEW / ALDERSON
The most popular shuttle is the Cameron Express to the trailhead of the world famous Carthew-Alderson Summit hike at Cameron Lake. This is a 6-8 hour, 20 km(12 mile), one way high alpine adventure that returns to the Waterton village. With its panoramic views of the “Crown of the Continent” it is widely regarded as one of the top high alpine day hikes in North America. This shuttle also services trailheads for Rowe Lakes, Tamarack Trail, Lineham Lakes, Ruby Ridge, Akamina Pass & Wall Lake, B.C. Reservations are strongly suggested for this shuttle as seats are limited.
OTHER SHUTTLE & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
ROWE – TAMARACK LOOP
Assists hikers trekking the Tamarack Trail via Rowe Lakes trailhead to Red Rock Canyon. Leave your car at Red Rock Canyon trailhead and ride the shuttle to the Rowe/Tamarack trailhead (or reverse).
RED ROCK CANYON AREA
Access points for :
• Goat Lake-Avion Ridge
• Twin, Lone, & Lost Lakes
• Mt. Galwey - Bellevue Ridge
• Mt. Blakiston & Ruby Ridge
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO:
• PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL
• HORSE STABLES
• GOLF COURSE
• WISHBONE/VIMY TRAILHEAD
• PARK ENTRANCE
• BUFFALO PADDOCKS
• CRANDELL CAMPGROUND
• PERIMETER CAMPGROUNDS
• BELLY RIVER CAMPGROUND
The “Tamarack” is the meeting place and departure point for hiker shuttle services that run throughout Waterton Lakes National Park. We operate various shuttle vans and buses that can seat up to 24 passengers. Reservations are recommended as some shuttles fill up early. Charter shuttle services are available.
