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which is surrounded by mountains. These are perfect for hikers, with trails leading off in every direction, and there’s plenty of action on the water too, with canoe trips and boat tours.
As I head towards the Waterton Lakes Lodge Resort I am met by two deer walking in the opposite direction. I stop to take photos – they are so tame they barely pay any attention to me.
I check in, pick up an e-bike from Pat’s cycle rental shop in town, then hit a trail towards Red Rock where I come across another of the inhabitants of the town.
A black bear walks ahead of me on the road so I wait for it to wander off before continuing. I reach a speed of 37mph so feel pretty sure I could outride the bear and, besides, the last
and the ideal way to cool yourself down after a visit to Kerry.
Carefully curated by Head Chef Chad Byrne, Danu’s menu offers fun, flavour and freshness in a relaxed and casual setting. With a selection of dishes from vibrant small plates to hearty mains, signature favourites to quirky takes on the classics, this food is a celebration of local produce, market-fresh ingredients and a talented kitchen team.
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Deluxe rooms for a Saturday night stay are available from €175.50 while executive suites go from €265.
GET THERE Westjet flies from Gatwick to Calgary, Alberta, from €251 oneway.
DON’T MISS The 2020 Calgary Stampede runs from July 3 to 12; entry from €13pp, afternoon rodeo from €26pp.
BOOK IT Rooms at the Marriott Residence Inn in Calgary from €83.
Rooms at the Prince of Wales Hotel in Waterton Park, Alberta, from €251.
INFO mauling was in the 1980s. The next day I go for a hike in the hills where there’s an incredible view of the lake and mountains. I give a cheery “hello” to passers-by.
Incredibly, most of Waterton, as it is commonly known, is open only for a couple of months a year before the weather turns. When it’s up and running, a thousand people live and work here, catering for the tourists, many of whom return year after year.
But around the end of September it empties to around 40 as people leave to avoid the cold.
As I look out at the mountains while enjoying a hotdog from Wieners of Waterton, I can definitely see why people find their way back to this beautiful part of the world. Yahoo, indeed!