Effective Date: May 31, 2020 - Until Further Notice

Where: Elpoca Day Use , Little Highwood Pass Day Use , Pocaterra Warming Hut , Valleyview Trail

Frequent bear activity has been noted along Valleyview Road from Elpoca Day Use Area to HWY 40 (South) near Little Highwood Day Use Area, including Valleyview Day Use Areas.

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: April 20, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Elkwood Campground , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Elkwood Campground Amphitheatre

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: 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 Provincial Recreation Area , Lineham Creek Day Use , Little Highwood Pass Day Use , Mist Creek Provincial Recreation Area , 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 , Highway 40, Kananaskis Public Land Use Zone

Be aware that a bear warning has been placed on the closed portion of Highway 40 over Highwood Pass from King Creek to Highwood Junction. 

This is due to multiple bear sightings as well as bears and other wildlife utilizing the highway as a travel corridor due to our late spring conditions.

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: May 13, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Lower Lake Campground , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

A grizzly bear and cubs are 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.