Effective Date: Monday September 21, 2020 until further notice
Where: Lower Lake Campground loops B and C
Why: Contractors will be reclaiming select sites in loops B and C to reduce human/wildlife conflict.
Visitors should watch for equipment working in the area and obey all signage.
Effective Date: August 17, 2020 until further notice
Where: Point Backcountry Campground
Why: Point Backcountry Campground is closed in its entirety for construction activities.
Heavy equipment and crews will be on site completing construction work. Caution should be used, particularly around heavy equipment as well as helicopters, and all posted signage and closures must be obeyed.
Effective Date: August 9, 2020 until further notice
Where: Peter Lougheed Paved Bicycle Path, from Mt. Sarrail Campground to Elkwood
Why: Large concentration of grizzly bears in the area, feeding on berries
Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered anywhere in the Kananaskis Region at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:
Please report all bear sightings immediately to 403-591-7755.
Effective Date: August 4, 2020 until further notice
Where: Kananaskis Lakes Trail and surrounding area, including (but not limited to) Upper Kananaskis Lake, Lower Kananaskis Lake, all day use areas along Kananaskis Lakes Trail, all campgrounds along Kananaskis Lakes Trail, all trails around Upper and Lower Kananaskis Lakes.
Why: A large number of grizzly bears are feeding on shepherdia in the area.
Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered anywhere in the Kananaskis Region at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:
Please report all bear sightings immediately to 403-591-7755.
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:
Effective Date: July 1, 2020 until August 22, 2020
Where: Grizzly Creek Day Use Area and surrounding area north and south
Why: FortisAlberta will be conducting a powerline re-build in the area. Heavy equipment and helicopters will be in use. Avoid heavy machinery and obey all posted signage, for your safety.
Effective Date: June 13, 2020 until further notice
Where: Lower Lake Campground
Why: Grizzly bears feeding in the area
Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered anywhere in the Kananaskis Region at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:
Please report all bear sightings immediately to 403-591-7755.
Effective Date: January 3, 2020 until further notice
Where: Tailwater Trail between Penstock Loop and the Kananaskis Lakes Trail.
Why: Kananaskis River crossing is inaccessible due to high water flow and flooding.
