Parks Canada is conducting a review of the recreational use of powerboats in Waterton Lakes National Park. Motorized boating is currently permitted via Superintendent’s Order on Upper and Middle Waterton lakes and has been for many years.
The purpose of the powerboating review and assessment is to determine if the activity in its current form contributes to Canadians’ long-term vision for the park and Parks Canada’s management objectives. This review was a commitment in Waterton Lakes National Park’s most recent management plan (2022). This commitment can beContinue reading
Parks Canada is conducting a review of the recreational use of powerboats in Waterton Lakes National Park. Motorized boating is currently permitted via Superintendent’s Order on Upper and Middle Waterton lakes and has been for many years.
The purpose of the powerboating review and assessment is to determine if the activity in its current form contributes to Canadians’ long-term vision for the park and Parks Canada’s management objectives. This review was a commitment in Waterton Lakes National Park’s most recent management plan (2022). This commitment can be found under Objective 2.3 of the plan:
“Visitor-use patterns are proactively managed to maintain natural and cultural resource protection and exceptional visitor experiences.”
