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Albertans with disabilities (physical/cognitive/sensory disabilities, medically fragile) can reserve 120 days in advance of their stay


Out-of-province persons with disabilities (physical/cognitive/sensory disabilities, medically fragile) can reserve 60 days in advance of their stay


Alberta Seniors (65 years and over) can reserve 60 days in advance of their stay


In order to successfully complete a reservation through the website for William Watson Lodge, the following payment methods of payment are accepted: Visa Debit, MasterCard Debit, American Express Debit, Visa Credit, MasterCard Credit, and American Express Credit. If you don’t have any of the approved payment methods, please contact William Watson Lodge at 403-591-7227.


William Watson Lodge, AB

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William Watson Lodge provides year-round, barrier-free, wilderness lodging and seasonal camping for persons with disabilities, Alberta seniors and ...[more]
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Description

William Watson Lodge provides year-round, barrier-free, wilderness lodging and seasonal camping for persons with disabilities, Alberta seniors and their families. It's situated in beautiful Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, overlooking Lower Kananaskis Lake. This facility includes the Main Lodge, 22 accessible cabin units, a small campground, 1 comfort cabin, over 20 km of accessible trails, accessible picnic sites, a gazebo, and a playground. The goal of this facility is to connect people of all abilities, all ages and all cultures to recreational opportunities in nature through providing needs-based accommodation and inspiring more accessible experiences.

After being closed for two years to accommodate renovations and accessibility upgrades, William Watson Lodge reopened in June 2022. The new lodge enhances the overall visitor experience and safety and brings the facility up to today’s international accessibility standards. The Government of Alberta invested $6 million into the project.

Looking for an adventure while visiting? Rocky Mountain Adaptive is a registered charity providing individuals guided experiences and adaptable equipment to participate, learn and excel at mountain sport and recreation. To learn more, please visit their website.

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Booking Rules


Albertans with disabilities and Albertans with terminal illness may reserve 120 days in advance.

Alberta seniors (age 65 and over) and out of province persons with disabilities may reserve 60 days in advance.
Season Dates
Summer: June-September; guests may have 1 reservation for up to 7 days.
Winter: October-May; maximum 2 reservations for up to 7 days.
Campground: May Long weekend to October Long weekend; guests may have 2 reservations for up to 7 days.
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Park
Cancellations/Refunds
  • To receive a full refund of your camping fees and reservable nights, cancellations must be made more than 72 hours before 3:30 p.m. of the originally scheduled arrival date.
  • 1 night penalty if notice is less than 72 hours but more than 48 hours before 3:30 p.m. of the originally scheduled arrival date.
  • 2 night penalty if notice is less than 48 hours but more than 24 hours before 3:30 p.m. of the originally scheduled arrival date.
  • 3 night penalty if notice is less than 24 hours before 3:30 p.m. of the originally scheduled arrival date.
  • Camping fee refunds are applied to the card used for the original transaction.
  • As camping conditions are highly variable, the reservation fee and change fees are non-refundable except in the event of a facility closure.
  • Refunds are not given for weather, wildlife, insects, water or air quality, fire or liquor bans, vehicles or trailer trouble, getting lost, advisories (with the exception of a campground/facility closure) or in the case of an eviction.
  • Getting There
    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    50.66322, -115.12458
    50°39'48"N, 115°7'28"W

    Located about 150km south west of Calgary. Turn south off HWY 1 onto HWY 40. Watch for signs indicating William Watson Lodge turnoff. *HWY 40 south of Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Facility Zone turnoff is closed Dec 1 to June 15.

    Contact Information

    Mailing Address:

    William Watson Lodge
    PO Box 130
    Kananaskis  AB  T0L 2H0
    Phone Number:
    Information:  (403)591-7227
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