Effective Date: June 22, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Kananaskis Country , Kananaskis Public Land Use Zone, Lusk Pass Parking Area, Jumpingpound Summit Parking Area, Prairie Creek Parking Area, Powderface Ridge North Parking Area, Powderface Ridge South Parking Area

Parking areas along Powderface Road will be temporarily closed for construction.

All trails outside the closure areas will remain open.

The following designated trails will remain accessible by travelling around the fenced closure areas: Lusk Pass, Jumpingpound Ridge – Lusk Climb, Jumpingpound Summit, Prairie Creek, Powderface Creek, and Powderface Ridge.

Expect increased industrial traffic on Powderface Road, and please obey all posted signage.

Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.

Effective Date: June 13, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition Interpretive Trail , North Interlakes Day Use , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Upper Lake Trail , White Spruce Day Use

A Bear Closure is in place for a portion of Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit trail, from North Interlakes Day Use Area to White Spruce Day Use Area. This closure includes Everest Trail and all portions of the shoreline due to a grizzly bear bluff charge.

Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:

• Make plenty of noise and travel in groups.
• Be aware of your surroundings. Look and listen for bears and their signs.
• Keep your pet on a leash.
• Carry bear spray. Make sure it’s easily accessible and know how to use it.
• Secure attractants like food, garbage, pet food and any scented items in hard sided vehicles or bear proof lockers.
• Learn more about bear safety.

Report sightings and incidents to 403-591-7755.

Effective Date: June 5, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Kananaskis Country , Special K Trail, Kananaskis Public Land Use Zone

The Special K Trail in Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone is temporarily closed due to collapsing bridges. For more information, call 310-LAND (5263) or the Moose Mountain Bike Trails Society.

Effective Date: June 10, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Bill Benson Trail , Boulton Bridge Day Use , Boulton Creek Campground , Canyon Day Use , Canyon Campground , Elk Pass Day Use , Elkwood Campground , Elkwood Trailhead Day Use , Interlakes Campground , Lower Lake Day Use , Lower Lake Trail , Lower Lake Campground , Lower Lake Group Use , Mount Sarrail Walk-in Tenting Campground , North Interlakes Day Use , Panorama Day Use , Peninsula Day Use , Peter Lougheed Park Discovery & Information Centre , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Pocaterra Day Use , Point Backcountry Campground , Upper Lake Day Use , Upper Lake Trail , White Spruce Day Use , William Watson Lodge Campground , William Watson Lodge , William Watson Lodge Access Trail , William Watson Lodge Connector Trail , Upper Kananaskis lake, Lower Kananaskis Lake

A Bear Warning has been placed in the Kananaskis Lakes area including all facilities. The Warning is due to multiple bears in the area.

Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:

• Make plenty of noise and travel in groups.
• Be aware of your surroundings. Look and listen for bears and their signs.
• Keep your pet on a leash.
• Carry bear spray. Make sure it’s easily accessible and know how to use it.
• Secure attractants like food, garbage, pet food and any scented items in hard sided vehicles or bear proof lockers.
• Learn more about bear safety.

Report sightings and incidents to 403-591-7755.