A Greeting to the Drivers of the Red Busses
A GREETING TO THE DRIVERS OF THE RED BUSSES FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK
Gentlemen:
Might I say that I consider it a privilege to extend to you the drivers of the Glacier Park Transport Co. Red Busses, a hearty welcome to the Waterton Lakes National Park, on behalf of the National Parks and Historic Sites Branch, Department of Resources and Development, Dominion of Canada.
I am aware of the excellent record of achievement of the Company to which you belong, and knowing the manner in which they approach the problem of securing the comfort and safety of the passengers which they carry, I am sure that this year's operation will add to the excellent record of the company, and that you as members of their staff will contribute in no small measure to this accomplishment.
As you are aware the Waterton Lakes National Park was established in 1895, and is a part of the chain of Parks extending across Canada, and dedicated to the healthful enjoyment of Canadians and also the many visitors who come to the country yearly, and of which number a very large percentage are Americans.
Few of the Rockies rival the Waterton Lakes Region in its colourful charm. It has an individuality of its own, in that it has, within its comparatively small area, the combination of prairie land and mountain ranges, seldom seen in such close proximity. The mountain peaks arise so abruptly from the prairie that the visitor is astonished by the contrast. One of the main characteristics of the mountains within the Park is the unusual colouring of the rocks which with their shades of gold, green, purple, yellow and red, give each mountain a warm colourful appearance which is seldom seen elsewhere.
From vantage points within the Park, of which there are many, the extraordinary panoramas which distinguish travel in the Rocky Mountains are also available to the tourists in all their splendour. For example, to gaze down the Upper Waterton Lake, which is eight miles in length, into the heart of the northern ranges of the Glacier National Park, is perhaps one of the most outstanding views of mountain scenery available anywhere on the continent.
To the visitor to the Park one of the most fascinating features of the area is the fact that Waterton Lakes National Park merges with the Glacier National Park in Montana and is symbolic of the harmonious relations which exist and have existed between the two countries for more than a century.
This happy relationship was officially acknowledged by the Governments of Canada and the United States in 1932, when the two Parks were united in name by being called jointly Waterton Glacier International Peace Park.
Waterton Lakes National Park provides outdoor recreation for its many visitors and within the townsite are recreational facilities for young and old, such as bathing, boating, riding, hiking, fishing, golf, tennis, mountain climbing, etc.
Excellent accommodation for the tourist is available and varies from very modest establishments to the high class accommodation available at the larger hotels.
Wishing you a most successful season.
Yours sincerely,
J. H. Atkinson, Superintendent
April 4, 1952
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT
The Honourable Robert Henry Winters, Minister Major General Young, Deputy Minister
NATIONAL PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES BRANCH
James Smart, Director
WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK
J. H. Atkinson, Superintendent R. E. Ayris, Principal Clerk R. T. Hand, Chief Warden G. E. Bailey, Hatchery Superintendent W. J. Kerr, Resident Engineer
