Landscape Prince of Wales Hotel

Prince of Wales Hotel · **1 Like**

This hotel was closed when we arrived. Spend many hours here though as it offers gorgeous view of the area. A little history : Built in 1927, this historical hotel sits high on a bluff overlooking the Waterton Village. One of 2 National Historic sites in the Park, the Prince of Wales was built to lure tourists north of the border via the Great Northern Railway. One of the largest all-wood buildings in Alberta, it has survived wind, fire and even the Depression of the 1930's to become a cultural landmark known by photograph alone throughout the world.

We actually climbed down the cliff here to get on the lake shore - that was a wee bit challenging for an old codger like me ha!

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Jimbo · 10-07-2012, 09:55 AM

Really like the second one bud. It is one place I need to get to. JIM

**Sailor** · 10-07-2012, 11:40 AM

I dig both of these shots, buddy, particularly the second one. What a remarkable structure - I assume it's closed for the season????

Jer

eddie1960 · 10-07-2012, 12:16 PM

Very nice, I had forgotten about that iconic old building (thinking instead of the lake louise and the banff springs hotels (maybe because I've stayed at both in the 70's but never managed to stay here)

Jean Poitiers · 10-07-2012, 01:04 PM

Nice & thanks for your post - J

**Bob Harris** · 10-07-2012, 02:08 PM

both shots are very nice Dave, the hotel of the rich and famous, You stayed there of course...

GeoJerry · 10-07-2012, 03:30 PM

Great images! I dimly remember having lunch at this hotel when I was about 12. Unless.... is there another old hotel in a setting like this in Waterton Lakes?

daacon · 10-08-2012, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by Jimbo

Really like the second one bud. It is one place I need to get to. JIM

Thanks Jim we should plan a spring / fall trip down there.

Originally posted by Sailor

I dig both of these shots, buddy, particularly the second one. What a remarkable structure - I assume it's closed for the season????
Jer

Thanks Jer - yeah it was closed. We had heard it had an award winning resturant and were looking forward to at least eating there but it was closed. Probably closed after the September long weekend as tourist traffic really slows down. (although all the other hotels were full as well - may be a staffing issue)

Originally posted by eddie1960

Very nice, I had forgotten about that iconic old building (thinking instead of the lake louise and the banff springs hotels (maybe because I've stayed at both in the 70's but never managed to stay here)

Thanks eddie - yes those are two other iconic hotels and I have many pictures of both.

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Nice & thanks for your post - J

Thanks Jean appreciate you taking the time to comment.

daacon · 10-08-2012, 07:00 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

both shots are very nice Dave, the hotel of the rich and famous, You stayed there of course...

haha yes we parked our car and stayed on the ground for quite a while taking snaps

- Not sure what the price is , but the whole area is on the expensive side so it can't be much worse than where we stayed. Well worth it as it is really one of those areas that has been kept very natural and no commercialism (ie; no big chain resturants or shops everything was Mom and Pop stores / resturants). Like Banff was 50 years ago.

Originally posted by GeoJerry

Great images! I dimly remember having lunch at this hotel when I was about 12. Unless.... is there another old hotel in a setting like this in Waterton Lakes?

Thanks Jerry - this is most famous one for sure. There are many hotels in town - you may be thinking of another location.

slowpez · 10-08-2012, 07:56 AM

I know exactly where that first shot was taken from. Would love to say my shot is better but it isn't. The hotel was open when we came through the area last year and we had a drink at sunset on the verandah. Didn't eat there though. Wish we had. Must be one of the all time great hotel settings.

GeoJerry · 10-08-2012, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by daacon

haha yes we parked our car and stayed on the ground for quite a while taking snaps

- Not sure what the price is , but the whole area is on the expensive side so it can't be much worse than where we stayed. Well worth it as it is really one of those areas that has been kept very natural and no commercialism (ie; no big chain resturants or shops everything was Mom and Pop stores / resturants). Like Banff was 50 years ago.

Thanks Jerry - this is most famous one for sure. There are many hotels in town - you may be thinking of another location.

The one I remember was in on open setting with a lake view, I think I also remember a pine or some other wood interior in the restaurant.

SpecialK · 10-08-2012, 09:15 AM

Nice shots. Looks like party central.

daacon · 10-09-2012, 07:08 AM

Originally posted by SpecialK

Nice shots. Looks like party central.

Thanks I think in the heat of summer it would be - closed for business when we were there unfortunately..

loco · 10-09-2012, 07:24 AM

Wow, what an impressive place and impressive captures, Dave!! I can't imagine staying there and looking out the window to see that view!! Beautiful!!

daacon · 10-09-2012, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by slowpez

I know exactly where that first shot was taken from. Would love to say my shot is better but it isn't. The hotel was open when we came through the area last year and we had a drink at sunset on the verandah. Didn't eat there though. Wish we had. Must be one of the all time great hotel settings.

Thanks Susan I am sure you shot is great it is such a iconic place to shoot. I agree

Originally posted by GeoJerry

The one I remember was in on open setting with a lake view, I think I also remember a pine or some other wood interior in the restaurant.

There was one Hotel right on the lake , but it was in town - we tried to book there but it was sold out. Do you remember if it was right in town ?

Originally posted by loco

Wow, what an impressive place and impressive captures, Dave!! I can't imagine staying there and looking out the window to see that view!! Beautiful!!

I agree the morning sunrise are very nice.

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10-07-2012, 09:55 AM	#2
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Really like the second one bud. It is one place I need to get to. JIM

10-07-2012, 11:40 AM	#3
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	I dig both of these shots, buddy, particularly the second one. What a remarkable structure - I assume it's closed for the season???? Jer

10-07-2012, 12:16 PM	#4
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Very nice, I had forgotten about that iconic old building (thinking instead of the lake louise and the banff springs hotels (maybe because I've stayed at both in the 70's but never managed to stay here)

10-07-2012, 01:04 PM	#5
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Nice & thanks for your post - J

10-07-2012, 02:08 PM	#6
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	both shots are very nice Dave, the hotel of the rich and famous, You stayed there of course...

10-07-2012, 03:30 PM	#7
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	Great images! I dimly remember having lunch at this hotel when I was about 12. Unless.... is there another old hotel in a setting like this in Waterton Lakes?

10-08-2012, 06:57 AM	#8
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jimbo Really like the second one bud. It is one place I need to get to. JIM Thanks Jim we should plan a spring / fall trip down there. Originally posted by Sailor I dig both of these shots, buddy, particularly the second one. What a remarkable structure - I assume it's closed for the season???? Jer Thanks Jer - yeah it was closed. We had heard it had an award winning resturant and were looking forward to at least eating there but it was closed. Probably closed after the September long weekend as tourist traffic really slows down. (although all the other hotels were full as well - may be a staffing issue) Originally posted by eddie1960 Very nice, I had forgotten about that iconic old building (thinking instead of the lake louise and the banff springs hotels (maybe because I've stayed at both in the 70's but never managed to stay here) Thanks eddie - yes those are two other iconic hotels and I have many pictures of both. Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Nice & thanks for your post - J Thanks Jean appreciate you taking the time to comment.

10-08-2012, 07:00 AM	#9
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris both shots are very nice Dave, the hotel of the rich and famous, You stayed there of course... haha yes we parked our car and stayed on the ground for quite a while taking snaps - Not sure what the price is , but the whole area is on the expensive side so it can't be much worse than where we stayed. Well worth it as it is really one of those areas that has been kept very natural and no commercialism (ie; no big chain resturants or shops everything was Mom and Pop stores / resturants). Like Banff was 50 years ago. Originally posted by GeoJerry Great images! I dimly remember having lunch at this hotel when I was about 12. Unless.... is there another old hotel in a setting like this in Waterton Lakes? Thanks Jerry - this is most famous one for sure. There are many hotels in town - you may be thinking of another location.

10-08-2012, 07:56 AM	#10
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	I know exactly where that first shot was taken from. Would love to say my shot is better but it isn't. The hotel was open when we came through the area last year and we had a drink at sunset on the verandah. Didn't eat there though. Wish we had. Must be one of the all time great hotel settings.

10-08-2012, 08:55 AM	#11
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	Originally posted by daacon haha yes we parked our car and stayed on the ground for quite a while taking snaps - Not sure what the price is , but the whole area is on the expensive side so it can't be much worse than where we stayed. Well worth it as it is really one of those areas that has been kept very natural and no commercialism (ie; no big chain resturants or shops everything was Mom and Pop stores / resturants). Like Banff was 50 years ago. Thanks Jerry - this is most famous one for sure. There are many hotels in town - you may be thinking of another location. The one I remember was in on open setting with a lake view, I think I also remember a pine or some other wood interior in the restaurant.

10-08-2012, 09:15 AM	#12
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	Nice shots. Looks like party central.

10-09-2012, 07:08 AM	#13
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914 Original Poster	Originally posted by SpecialK Nice shots. Looks like party central. Thanks I think in the heat of summer it would be - closed for business when we were there unfortunately..

10-09-2012, 07:24 AM	#14
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Wow, what an impressive place and impressive captures, Dave!! I can't imagine staying there and looking out the window to see that view!! Beautiful!!

10-09-2012, 08:35 AM	#15
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez I know exactly where that first shot was taken from. Would love to say my shot is better but it isn't. The hotel was open when we came through the area last year and we had a drink at sunset on the verandah. Didn't eat there though. Wish we had. Must be one of the all time great hotel settings. Thanks Susan I am sure you shot is great it is such a iconic place to shoot. I agree Originally posted by GeoJerry The one I remember was in on open setting with a lake view, I think I also remember a pine or some other wood interior in the restaurant. There was one Hotel right on the lake , but it was in town - we tried to book there but it was sold out. Do you remember if it was right in town ? Originally posted by loco Wow, what an impressive place and impressive captures, Dave!! I can't imagine staying there and looking out the window to see that view!! Beautiful!! I agree the morning sunrise are very nice.