Title: Visit Essex: Best of Essex Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Essex](https://expedia.ca/Essex-Hotels.d183516.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Essex](https://expedia.ca/Essex-Vacation-Rentals.d183516.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Things to do in Essex](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Essex.d183516.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Essex Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Essex.d183516.Car-Rental-Guide)[Essex Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Essex.d183516.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Essex ## Travel Guide ![Snow-capped mountains with a river and forest in Essex, Montana, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183516/7e3b08b3-79b9-4cdd-9549-6dd2b904ce85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Snow-capped mountains with a river and forest in Essex, Montana, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183516/7e3b08b3-79b9-4cdd-9549-6dd2b904ce85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Johns Lake in Glacier National Park, Montana. 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I liked the old Izzac Walton Inn better but it is still a nice place to stay Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=9743494&PinnedHotelID=9743494&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=183516) ![Great Bear Yurt - Off-Grid, Backcountry Experience - Between GNP & Bob Marshall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97034100/97034095/ce126210_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Great Bear Yurt - Off-Grid, Backcountry Experience - Between GNP & Bob Marshall Essex MT Stay at this cabin in Essex. Enjoy in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attraction Walton Ranger Station is located nearby. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Essex-Hotels-Great-Bear-Yurt-Off-Grid.h97034095.Hotel-Information) ![West Glacier Cabin Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45190000/45182300/45182284/38e49a44_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### West Glacier Cabin Village 350 River Bend Rd. West Glacier MT Book a stay at this luxury cabin in West Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (379 reviews) The room is highly functional, well suited for 6 people. It's right outside of the park, making it a really convenient. 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