Western Montana Holidays

Western Montana Holiday Packages

The mountains, lakes and rivers of this western state invite visitors to enjoy inspiring views and participate in exciting outdoor recreation.

Visit the Rocky Mountains of Western Montana for year-round outdoor sports in quiet forests and scenic mountain settings. This sparsely populated area west of the Continental Divide includes a national park and extensive national forests.

Drive or bike along one of the nation’s most scenic routes, the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National ParkOpens in a new window. Look for bighorn sheep and mountain goats and photograph a glacier, snow-capped peaks, precipitous drops and lake reflections. Hike, fish, swim, boat, camp or cross-country ski within this 1-million-acre (4,000-square-kilometre) park. Explore some of its more than 700 lakes. Lake McDonald is particularly beautiful with reflections of clouds and mountains.

Flathead, Lolo and Kootenai national forests offer endless recreation opportunities. Pan for gold or search for garnets. Mountain bike, fish, hunt, ride horses or ride snowmobiles. Ski at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area or Whitefish Mountain ResortOpens in a new window. The very large Flathead LakeOpens in a new window near KalispellOpens in a new window is great for boating, fishing, waterskiing and swimming. Raft or kayak on Swan River. Enjoy juicy purple fruit in all forms at Swan Lake’s Huckleberry Festival, held every August.

MissoulaOpens in a new window is one of the largest cities in Western Montana, with a popular attraction, the Carousel for Missoula. Bring the whole family to ride this merry-go-round built by volunteers along the Clark Fork River. Kids can enjoy the large playground nearby or rent a tube and float on the river. Stop at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's Elk Country Visitor Centre. Show kids the exhibits about conserving these wild animals that can grow up to 700 pounds (315 kilograms). The centre offers valuable information and inspiration for elk hunters as well.

Fly into Glacier Park International Airport just north of Kalispell to reach Western Montana. Missoula is about a 2-hour drive from HelenaOpens in a new window or Kalispell. Driving along the scenic highways in the area is an extra treat to add to your holiday. Be as relaxed or adventurous as you like in this peaceful, but rugged country.