Effective Date: June 13, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition Interpretive Trail , North Interlakes Day Use , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , White Spruce Day Use , Upper Kananaskis Lake Trail (partial)
Details:A Bear Closure is in place for a portion of Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit trail from North Interlakes Day use to
White Spruce Day use. 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:
Report sightings and incidents to 403-591-7755.
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: June 13, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Boulton Creek Interpretive Trail , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Boulton Creek Bridge
Details:Please be advised that the contractor will be working on Saturday, June 13, at the Boulton Creek Bridge. The area will be closed to public access during this time to allow the work to be completed safely.
Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.
Effective Date: April 20, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Elkwood Campground , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Elkwood Campground Amphitheatre
Details:Work will take place from approximately April 20 to June 6, 2026.
To facilitate construction activities, the section of Wheeler Trail between the Elkwood Amphitheatre and Elkwood Parking Lot will be intermittently closed to all visitors during active work periods. Heavy equipment will be operating on site.
We recognize that construction may cause inconvenience; however, this work is necessary to maintain public safety and ensure efficient project completion. Visitors are asked to follow all posted signage, respect construction barriers, and maintain a safe distance from active work zones.
Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.
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
Details: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:
Report sightings and incidents to 403-591-7755.
Effective Date: June 3, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Black Prince Day Use , Boulton Bridge Day Use , Boulton Creek Campground , Mount Sarrail Walk-in Tenting Campground , North Interlakes Day Use , Panorama Day Use , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Pocaterra Day Use , Upper Lake Day Use , White Spruce Day Use
Details:Please be aware that paving refurbishment is scheduled to occur at various locations throughout Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. The areas listed below will be affected, with an overall construction duration anticipated from early June to late July 2026 or until further notice. Please note that dates below are approximate (subject to change):
Floating Work (gravel tie-ins, line painting and signage installation): all areas, completed as crews are available from June 8-July 8, 2026.
Refer to the Advisory Maps enclosed for construction limits. To facilitate construction activities, heavy equipment will be working on site and single lane traffic will be in temporary effect.
Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: May 17, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Cat Creek Provincial Recreation Area , Elbow Pass Day Use , Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park , Elpoca Day Use , Fitzsimmons Creek Provincial Recreation Area , Highwood Junction Provincial Recreation Area , Highwood Meadows Day Use , Lantern Creek Day Use , Lineham Creek Day Use , Little Highwood Pass Day Use , Mist Creek Day Use , Mt. Lipsett Day Use , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Picklejar Provincial Recreation Area , Rock Glacier Day Use , Strawberry Provincial Recreation Area , Trout Pond Provincial Recreation Area
Details:The section of Highway 40 from Kananaskis Lakes Trail to Highwood Junction is currently under a Bear Warning.
Grizzly bears, and other wildlife, are currently utilizing the highway as a travel corridor to avoid the snow pack at higher elevations. Hikers and cyclists should plan their route accordingly and remember to give wildlife space during this critical feeding time.
Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:
Report sightings and incidents to 403-591-7755.
Effective Date: June 8, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Spray Lakes West Campground , Spray Valley Provincial Park
Details:Spray Lakes West Campground is open, however it is only accessible via Hwy 40 South and the unpaved portion of Hwy 742 N via Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: June 5, 2026
Where: Boulton Creek Campground , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
Details:The Boulton Creek Campground dump station is now open as a dry dump only (no water). Potable water is still available at Canyon Dump Station.
King Creek Day Use Area is nestled between King Creek Ridge and Mt. Wintour. A perfect spot to enjoy mountain views and listen to King Creek flowing by. There is a parking lot at this location, and the King Creek Canyon Trail starts here.
Pit/Vault Toilets
Hiking - Front Country