Friday, February 12, 2010

Waterton Park Paintings


Waterton Park: Mountain and Prairie, 2010

In Waterton, the Great Plain Prairies meet with the northern Rockies creating a stunning contrast of gold and violet during the autumn months. Waterton Park contains some of the oldest mountains in the Rockies.



Waterton Park: Lake and Mountains, 2010

Waterton Parks was actually named after its chain of lakes. Though it is the smallest national park in the Canadian Rockies, it contains a vast assortment of ecosystems and wildlife.



Waterton Park: Haystacks 2010

Waterton Park is located in Southwest Alberta. Driving from Calgary to Waterton in late August/early September is truly spectacular. You see the golden rolling prairie and green farmland flanked by purple mountains.

For more information on Waterton Park, visit Parks Canada.

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