Flood recovery is ongoing in Kananaskis. Some trails, day use areas and backcountry campgrounds are impacted. Check Advisories before you travel.
Flood recovery is ongoing in Kananaskis. Some trails, day use areas and backcountry campgrounds are impacted. Check Advisories before you travel.
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 29, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Bow Valley Provincial Park , Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park , Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area , Highwood House Day Use , Kananaskis Country , Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Sheep River Provincial Park , Spray Valley Provincial Park
Details:The State of Local Emergency for Kananaskis has ended.
Crews are conducting detailed assessments of trails, campgrounds, day-use areas, roads and other infrastructure impacted by flooding and high water. While access has been restored to many areas, numerous backcountry campgrounds, trails and day use areas remain closed while damage is assessed, and repairs are planned.
Visitors are reminded use extreme caution around waterways, obey all posted signs, barricades and closures. Please stay off closed trails and out of restricted areas to protect your safety, allow crews to complete their work, and help prevent further damage to already vulnerable landscapes and infrastructure.
If you encounter hazards or damage after an area has reopened, only proceed with your recreation if safe to do so. Any hazards or damage discovered can be reported via email at AlbertaParks.ca/ContactUs. Include location details and photos if possible.
Check AlbertaParks.ca/Advisories and local weather forecasts before you visit.
Highway 40: Road access has been reestablished for visitors travelling HWY 742 up to the rockslide closure and both directions along HWY 40, including HWY 40 South. Access across the Evan Thomas Bridge is open with work from highway crews continuing onsite. Travellers are encouraged to check 511 Alberta for the most up to date information.
Current road closures:
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.
Best ridden from the top of Backdoor. Connects with The Albertan for a fun descent. Rock gardens and roots, can get very slippery when wet.
Wildlife Corridor seasonal closure Dec 1 - June 15.
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| Elevation: | +20 / -42 m |
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