Calgary 
Waterton Lakes National Park and Glacier National Park have announced the reopening of cross-border travel for the 2023 season.
Starting June 24, 2023, the Goat Haunt area in Glacier National Park will be accessible to visitors via watercraft or hiking trails. This remote area located at the southern end of Upper Waterton Lake offers stunning scenery. It is a significant part of the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, the world’s first International Peace Park.
Visitors to Glacier National Park can enjoy interpretive programs starting the week of June 25 at Goat Haunt. These programs include informative talks at the Snowflake Pavilion and short guided walks for those arriving by boat.
Additionally, guided hikes co-led by Parks Canada Interpreters and National Park Service rangers will take place every Friday from June 30 to September 1.
To access Goat Haunt, the most common route is through Waterton Lakes National Park. Visitors have the option to hike the Lakeshore trail, starting at the Bertha trailhead in Waterton Village and covering a distance of 13.5 kilometers (8.5 miles) one way.
Another way to reach Goat Haunt is by paddling, taking a personal watercraft, enjoying a scenic cruise, or using a hiking ferry. It’s important to note that non-motorized watercraft requires an inspection, while motorized watercraft requires a 90-day quarantine before launching in Waterton Lakes National Park.
For a unique experience, the Waterton Shoreline Cruise Company offers an Interpretive Sightseeing Cruise that includes a 30-minute stop at the Goat Haunt Ranger Station on the U.S. side of the lake.
Credit: Parks Canada
Passengers can disembark and explore the tranquil backcountry ranger station and its interpretive facilities. Passports are not required for the cruise unless passengers plan to hike at Goat Haunt and stay longer than the 30-minute stop. In that case, a passport and clearance from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are necessary.
When crossing the border, visitors must comply with CBP and Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) regulations.
Travellers using personal watercraft or hiking trails must have a passport and report their entry to the United States via the CBP ROAM app and their return to Canada to CBSA via telephone.
ROAM kiosks will be available near the boat dock for easy reporting.
