Bison Paddock Loop

Bison Paddock

A bison paddock near the park’s north entrance, where you can drive a gravel loop for close-up views of a herd of plains bison.

The paddock sits where the Waterton grasslands meet the foothills of the Rockies and holds a small herd of plains bison, a species that was once nearly wiped out on the prairie. The gravel loop road is about 3.5 km long, and visitors must stay in their vehicles. A viewing trail beside it offers views over the grasslands, lakes and mountain peaks. The turnoff is from the north entrance on Highway 5, about 15 minutes’ drive from town. The bison may be out of sight deep in the paddock. Admission is free.

Opening hours

All day (winter road closure)

Wildlife · Grassland · Road trip

Nearby sights

Maskinonge Lake
Linnet Lake
Prince of Wales Hotel
Bear's Hump Trail
Upper Waterton Lake Cruise to Goat Haunt
Waterton Townsite
Cameron Falls
Waterton Lakes National Park

Places to eat nearby

Royal Stewart Dining Room at the Prince of Wales Hotel
Lakeside Chophouse
Wieners of Waterton
Red Rock Trattoria