• Effective Date: May 12, 2022 until further notice
• Where: Highway 40 south of winter gate closure
• Why: A grizzly bear bluff charged a cyclist on the road.

• Effective Date: May 01 to June 29, 2022
• Where: Chester Lake Trail
• Why: Annual Seasonal Closure due to spring thaw conditions.

Effective Date: June 18, 2021 until further notice

Where: Elkwood Campground in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

Why: Showers and flush toilet facilities in Elkwood Campground are closed due to construction and upgrades at the sewage treatment plant.

UPDATE February 17, 2022: Construction work continues at this time. A return to operational status is anticipated in June 2022.

Alberta Parks is replacing the William Watson Day Lodge. The new lodge will enhance the overall visitor experience and safety, and bring the facility up to today’s international accessibility standards.

To ensure a safe construction site a full closure of William Watson Lodge facilities, potentially up to two years, will be in place for the duration of the project. Day users and overnight guests will not be able to visit during construction.

Group day users and the public are encouraged to explore nearby alternatives for day excursions.

For further information, please see:

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Location Map
• Project Design

• Effective Date: Seasonal closure until further notice
• Where: Valleyview Road from Elpoca Day Use Area to HWY 40 (South) near Little Highwood Day Use Area, including Valleyview Day Use Areas.
• Why: Frequent bear activity in this area