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Prince of Wales Hotel

Waterton Park, Alberta

A majestic hotel that also stands as a historic relic. 

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Prince of Wales Hotel from across Emerald Bay dmdeloach (Atlas Obscura User)
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Lobby of Prince of Wales Hotel with view of Waterton Lake dmdeloach (Atlas Obscura User)
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site and on the National Historic Register of Canada, the Prince of Wales Hotel has alpine majesty sitting alone on a windswept bluff. Its iconic image is the most popular for this Canadian National Park.

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