• Effective Date: July 20, 2021 until further notice
• Where: Sarrail Campground and the Interlakes Campground
• Why: Multiple grizzly bears feeding in the area

• Effective Date: June 19, 2021
• Where: Boulton Creek Campground
• Why: Due to a unconfirmed report of a bluff charge and a grizzly bear frequenting the area 

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.

• Effective Date:  UPDATED June 30, 2021 - until further notice
• Where: The northwest side of Highwood Pass area, including Pocaterra Cirque and Pocaterra Ridge. However, Arethusa, the Ptarmigan Cirque, and the Highwood Pass Interpretative Trail are now open.
• Why: To reduce environmental degradation during wet/snowy conditions and protect the fragile alpine environment.

• Effective Date: June 2021 – November 2021
• Where:  Turbine Canyon Backcountry Campground
• Why:  Parks is upgrading the campground to align with the new standards for backcountry camping in Kananaskis. Upgrades include new tent pads, picnic tables, toilets and gravel connector trails. The campground will be closed for 2021 and is currently blocked on the reservation system.

What to Expect:

• Campground is closed for all of 2021.
• Trail to North Kananaskis Pass will remain open but access to campground to use toilets or picnic areas will not be available.
• Bridge over Maude Brook will remain in place for use.
• Use caution around the area as helicopters will be used to deliver equipment and materials to site.
• Obey all signage and avoid construction areas for your safety.

Thank you for respecting the closure and your continued patience so we can complete this work for your future enjoyment.

• Effective Date: April 1 to November 30 annually. The day use will be open during the winter for ice-fishing access and other winter activities
• Where: Lower Lakes Day Use Area is closed for picnicking and lake access
• Why: To reduce human use in the bear movement corridor along Lower Kananaskis Lake

Alberta Parks will remove the picnic tables and fire pits at this site including one toilet. There will be one remaining toilet and garbage facility for winter use. The Peter Lougheed paved pathway which connects Lower Lake Campground and Boulton Bridge Day Use is open for year round use. Please enjoy other day use areas for picnicking or access to Lower Kananaskis Lake including Canyon Day Use, Peninsula Day Use and Panorama Day Use.

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