Effective Date: November 17, 2025 - Until Further Notice
Where: Canmore Nordic Centre Day Use , Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park
Details:Construction of the Bow Valley Fireguard will be starting within Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. This work will involve mechanical tree removal and forest thinning with log hauling though Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. To ensure the safety of visitors around work areas and haul roads, some of the upper trails will be closed.
See the following list of closed trails:
Closed November 17, 2025, until further notice.
Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: June 10, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park , Grassi Lakes Day Use , Grassi Lakes Interpretive Trail , Grassi Lakes Upper Trail , Reclaimer Trail
Details:To ensure public safety while we assess the area following a rockslide, the following trails are closed: Grassi Lakes Upper, Grassi Lakes Interpretive, and Reclaimer.
The road is additionally closed between the Grassi Lakes turnoff and the top of the hill (dam) (read more here).
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: April 20, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park , You Ain't Nothing But a Hang Dog, Memphis, It's Now or Never Climbing Routes
Details:The left side of Graceland rock climbing area at Grassi Lakes is closed to minimize disturbances to an owl nesting site. This includes the following routes:
If you come across wildlife, remember to:
Report sightings and incidents to 310-LAND (5263).
Effective Date: June 10, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Canmore Trail , Canmore Nordic Centre Day Use , Canmore Nordic Centre Day Lodge , Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park
Details:Numerous black bears, including a black bear sow and cubs-of-the-year, have been seen in the area on and in close proximity to the trails.
Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:
Report sightings and incidents to 403-591-7755.
A short switchback descent or up-track. Connects the Roller Paved Loop (Bow) and Salt Lake / EKG.
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| Elevation: | +30 / -30 m |
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