Information & Facilities

Location: 60 km southwest of Nordegg, south of the David Thompson Highway (Hwy. 11), along the eastern border of Banff National Park

Travel in Siffleur Wilderness Area is by foot only. Horses and mountain bikes are not permitted.
Hunting and fishing are prohibited.
The most popular access into Siffleur is off Hwy. 11 at Siffleur Falls trail head, located about 65 km west of Nordegg. Most routes into the area were originally seismic lines; none of the routes are maintained. Topographic maps - NTS 1:50,000 scale 82N/15-Mistaya Lake, 82N/16-Siffleur River, 83C/1-Whiterabbit Creek, 83C/2-Cline River.

Activities

Backcountry Camping

Hiking - Backcountry

No Fires

Permitted activities may vary within a park. Please confirm details with park staff.

Travel in Siffleur Wilderness Area is by foot only. Horses and mountain bikes are not permitted.
The most popular access into Siffleur is off Hwy. 11 at Siffleur Falls trail head, located about 65 km west of Nordegg; most routes into the area were originally seismic lines; none of the routes are maintained; topographic maps - NTS 1:50,000 scale 82N/15-Mistaya Lake, 82N/16-Siffleur River, 83C/1-Whiterabbit Creek, 83C/2-Cline River.
Before visiting, inform family or friends of your intended route, camping stops and expected return time.

Kootenay Plains map and campground guide

Classification	Wilderness Area
Legislation	Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act
Park Size	101,843.20 Acres / 41,214.47 Ha
Legal Boundary	O.C.
Administration / Information	403-845-8349
Regional Office	Central Regional Office
District	Rocky Mountain House
Natural Region	Rocky Mountain - Alpine and Sub-alpine Rocky Mountain - Montane
Natural Region Description	Siffleur Wilderness Area contains high mountain peaks, picturesque valleys, hanging glaciers, mountain lakes and alpine meadows. Sub-alpine forests of Engelmann spruce, fir and lodgepole pine (with some aspen and balsam poplar at lower elevations) dominate valleys. Higher slopes support hardy grasses, sedges and wildflowers. Wildlife includes bighorn sheep, mountain goats, caribou, moose, deer, black bears and grizzly bears.
Land Use Framework Region	North Saskatchewan