National parks near Cardston, Alberta
Cardston is one town for park planning. See national parks near Cardston — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Cardston, Alberta is Waterton Lakes National Park — about 48 km (29.8 mi) away, or roughly 1 hr 3 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Waterton Lakes and Glacier.
National parks near Cardston
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 48 km (29.8 mi) | 1 hr 3 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Glacier National Park | 60.5 km (37.6 mi) | 1 hr 17 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 271 km (168 mi) | 4 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Banff National Park | 319 km (198 mi) | 5 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yoho National Park | 333 km (207 mi) | 5 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier National Park | 380 km (236 mi) | 6 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 399 km (248 mi) | 6 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 405 km (252 mi) | 6 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Elk Island National Park | 492 km (306 mi) | 7 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Jasper National Park | 513 km (319 mi) | 8 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Cardston
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Cardston?
Waterton Lakes National Park, about 48 km (29.8 mi) away and roughly 1 hr 3 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Cardston in a day?
Waterton Lakes National Park and Glacier National Park — all within about three hours' drive.