Weather Alert: Snowfall and cold conditions are expected across Alberta. Check the weather forecast and 511 Alberta before heading out. Drive with caution and be prepared for changing conditions in our parks.
A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley
Ski passes are now on sale! Purchase Frozen Thunder and regular season passes at Shop.AlbertaParks.ca. Save 10% on regular season passes when purchased by October 31, 2026.
Powderface Day Use Area is a small parking lot off highway 66 with pit/vault toilets. This day use area provides access to Powderface Creek Trail, Prairie Creek Trail, and Prairie Mountain Trail.
Highway 66 (west of Elbow Falls) and Powderface Road are closed annually from December 1 to May 14. See the full list of annual road closures.